‘You’ll be caught soon’ — Rapist Danny Masterson’s Conan O’Brien interview resurfaces

US talk show host Conan O’Brien told rapist Danny Masterson that he would be “caught soon” in a clip that resurfaced on social media after the actor was jailed for rape.

The actor, best known for his role as Steven Hyde on That ’70s Show, was sentenced to 30 years in prison yesterday (Sept 7) for raping two women at the height of his fame two decades ago.

Masterson’s appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien in 2004 came after his crimes had taken place, for which he was handed the maximum sentence permitted under the law.

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The exchange, albeit jokingly, came as Masterson discussed his Long Island accent — or lack thereof — with O’Brien.

After telling the host that he’s lived in Los Angeles for about a decade, Masterson said that his accent “just goes away naturally, and then there’s also certain words that there’s nothing you can do about.”

He then said that his friend, actor Bodhi Elfman, “always teases me.”

“He says ‘Hi, my name is Danny Masterson, would you like to touch my balls?’” Masterson said, emphasising the final word in a heavy accent.

“So why are you asking people to do that? That’s the more important question,” O’Brien responded.

“I mean, you got ’em, you know what I mean? Everybody should grab,” Masterson replied.

“I’ve heard about you,” O’Brien responded. “And you’ll be caught soon, I know you will.”

“I will,” Masterson said.

The clip gained traction on social media in the wake of Masterson’s sentencing on Thursday.

The actor, 47, remained stone-faced as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo handed down the sentence and as his two victims described the trauma they had experienced at his hands.

One of his victims spoke in court, saying: “You are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent,” she said. “The world is better off with you in prison.”

Masterson starred on That ’70s Show, a TV series that was airing at the time of his crimes in the early 2000s.

During the trial of Masterson – a Scientologist – the jury heard claims the controversial church had tried to cover the attacks.

The damaging claims have been strongly denied by the organisation which includes high profile followers such as actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

He was sentenced to 15 years for each count, which will be served consecutively.

The actor was convicted after three women testified that he had sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home from 2001-03 – during the height of his television fame.

The jury heard testimony that he had given them drugs before he assaulted them.

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk