Actors were on the board of Thorn when their letters defending convicted rapist Danny Masterson came to light
Actors Kutcher, 45, and Kunis, 40, starred with Masterson in the popular teen comedy That 70s Show in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and they wrote glowing character references for him during his trial in May for raping two women in 2003.to 30 years in prison, despite Kutcher’s depiction of his friend as a man “with decency, equality, and generosity”, and Kunis’s praise for him as “an outstanding role model and friend” and “exceptional older brother figure”.
In his letter, Kutcher apologized again and said he “cannot allow my error in judgment to distract from our efforts and the children we serve”. “And to the broader advocacy community, I am deeply sorry. I remain proud of what we have accomplished in the past decade and will continue to support Thorn’s work. Thank you for your tireless advocacy and dedication to this cause.”“His unwavering dedication and commitment to Thorn throughout its journey have enabled the organization to become the leader that it is in the child safety ecosystem,” board member Suzanne Bell wrote. “It has been my privilege to join him on this mission.
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