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Danny Masterson Victim Slams Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ ‘Incredibly Insulting’ Apology

The couple apologized after facing criticism for writing character letters on Masterson's behalf

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis respond to anger over Danny Masterson support lettersAshton Kutcher/Instagram

One of the women That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson was convicted of raping has spoken out against his former co-stars Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis after the couple apologized for writing character letters on Masterson's behalf.

Jane Doe #1, also known as Jen B, texted her response to journalist Yashar Ali, writing, "This video was incredibly insulting and hurtful. My hope is that they learn radical accountability and the importance of self-education to learn when to keep their privilege in check — especially Ashton, who claims to work with victims of sex crimes. And as to Mila, I can only think of 'Times Up.'"

Following intense criticism, Kutcher and Kunis shared a video on Saturday apologizing for writing letters asking a judge for leniency in Masterson’s sentencing. 

"We support victims," Kunis said. "We have done this historically through our work and will continue to do so in the future." Kutcher added that the letters were not intended to "undermine the testimony of the victims or retraumatize them in any way. We would never want to do that. And we're sorry if that has taken place."

Masterson was found guilty on two counts of forcible rape in June and sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday. 

In his letter, which was made public after the sentencing, Kutcher called Masterson "an extraordinarily honest and intentional human being." In a similar letter, Kunis praised Masterson as "an outstanding role model and friend."

Kutcher and Kunis were just two of 47 people who wrote letters asking for Masterson to be given a lighter sentence, including fellow That '70s Show co-stars Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith.

Masterson's attorney said the actor plans to appeal his sentence.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available 24 hours a day through RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

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