Ashton Kutcher resigns from charity over his support letter for rapist Danny Masterson - BBC News

The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement".

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ashton Kutcher has come under intense criticism for a letter supporting Danny MastersonBy Bernd Debusmann JrBBC News, WashingtonAshton Kutcher has resigned from the charity he set up to tackle child sexual abuse, following outrage over a letter of support to a judge after Danny Masterson's rape conviction.

In his resignation to the charity, Thorn, Kutcher said his support letter was an "error in judgement".

Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the rapes of two women.

A similar letter was sent by Kutcher's wife, actress Mila Kunis.

The letters and subsequent apology from Kutcher and Kunis - both of whom starred in That 70s Show alongside Masterson - were widely criticised by victims and advocacy groups.

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