This ruling follows Masterson’s conviction on two of three counts of rape, dating back to incidents between 2001 and 2003, culminating in a 30-year to life sentence, with parole eligibility after 20 years. The denial is partly influenced by his ongoing divorce from Bijou Phillips, leading to concerns over his incentives to stay in the country.
Masterson, who was initially arrested in June 2020 and subsequently released on a $3.3 million bond, now faces a dramatically altered personal and legal landscape. The couple’s nine-year-old daughter has been placed entirely in Phillips’ custody following the divorce proceedings.
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