A Woman Who Said “That ’70s Show” Actor Danny Masterson Raped Her Testified That She Thought He Was Going To Kill Her

J.B. testified about the incident in which she said Masterson penetrated her without her consent. After that incident, she said she told a number of her and Masterson's mutual friends who were members of the Church of Scientology.

She said Presley was upset with J.B. and not Masterson.

J.B said that she was speaking ill of her boss.

Several of her friends wrote and submitted "knowledge reports" to the Scientologists, she said. She said it was her understanding that members would write these reports when they had relevant information about something that wasn't ideal. J.B. said she was summoned to the church's ethics office and underwent "ethics programs" in order to make up with Masterson.

She said she was told to stop blaming Masterson and to take responsibility for what happened.

J.B said she was told to look at her actions, what she did wrong, and how she was probably not an unwilling participant.

She said it didn't surprise her because she understood that "you can never be a victim."

J.B. said nothing ever happens to you that you did not cause. You are responsible even if you are horrible. You made that happen.

The court has told jurors to only consider the testimony of witnesses who are credible, not the testimony of people who are not. The church, which has been scrutinized for its beliefs, secrecy, and alleged physically and financially abusive practices, is expected to be involved in the proceedings. The church's rules and terms were the focus of the opening statements as they showed how Masterson escaped accountability for so long.

J.B. said she went to the ethics office after the 2002 incident to speak with the official she had talked to after the 2003 assault.

She testified during a preliminary hearing last year that she was warned against using the word "rape" during this meeting. She said that he corrected a word that she used.

It wasn't until over a year later that J.B. reported the incident. She testified that she didn't go to the police sooner because she didn't know Masterson was a Scientologist.

J.B said that he would be guilty of a high crime. No members of the church could have any contact with her because of the "expulsion" from the church. J.B. was cut off from her parents and all of her friends because she was a Scientologist.

She said that her life would be over. My parents wouldn't be able to see me anymore. My daughter was unable to attend school. I stopped talking to my friends. I would not have a place to live or work.

J.B. said she tried to get permission from the church's international justice chief to bring criminal charges against Masterson. J.B. assumed that an order to declare her a "Suppressive Person" or what prosecutors described to the jury as an enemy of the church had been prepared and that she was to accept it unless there was another way to fix the problem.

She testified that she was offered a nondisclosure agreement by her father and church attorney. Under a previous ruling by the judge, the details of that agreement are not to be discussed in court, but as part of the terms. She said that she could either sign the agreement or die.

There were no charges filed against Masterson. She testified that she was contacted in 2016 about the police investigation that led to the charges.

According to J.B., she could face financial penalties if she testifies in these proceedings. He asked if she was afraid of being retaliated against or harassed by other members of the church.

J.B said that half the courtroom was empty. The family and friends of Masterson were in the court gallery as she spoke.

Masterson's attorney is going to cross-examine J.B. on Thursday.