The second week of Danny Masterson’s rape trial in Los Angeles concluded on Friday, and there were a number of notable developments over the past few days. Week 2 opened with a surprise testimony and (another) request for a mistrial from the actor’s legal team. On Friday, additional testimony was heard. One of these came from a well-known rock star. The Mars Volta lead singer Cedric Zavala took the stand to testify, as his wife is one of several women who’ve claimed that they were sexually assaulted by Masterson during the 2000s. While giving his account, Zavala stated that his family is being stalked and abused by the Church of Scientology. He and his spouse were once members of this Church.
Cedric Zavala specifically alleged that he, his wife, (who’s only been referred to as “Jane Doe 3”For six years, ) and her family were being stalked by the church. According to InsiderZavala started his testimony by acknowledging that he had recognized Danny Masterson (who still belonged to the church). Zavala, who was married to his wife in 2008 said that she had disclosed the incident with him during conversations they had at home between 2010-2011. Masterson, who was officially charged2020 with rape
According to the singer, his spouse was hesitant when discussing the alleged situation. Once she did, she felt better. “seemed angry, embarrassed, and relieved.”He also stated that he was “angry and furious”After the conversation. When discussing his wife’s initial demeanor during the discussions, he said:
It felt like she was being controlled by remote. It was as if she was holding back. She looked afraid.
This case has previously been brought up regarding the topic of stalking. In 2019, Cedric Zavala’s wife and three other accusers sued Danny Masterson, the Church of Scientology. Plaintiffs claimed they were being followed by agents of The church (which had several other cases playing outIn court) after bringing forward sexual assault allegations against them That ‘70s Show alum. One accuser, Chrissie Bixler, specifically asserted that she was chased in her car, had her security system disabled and was harassed online among other things.
Though this case isn’Scientology played an important role in the legal proceedings, although it was not the main focus of the case. Charlaine Olmedo, the judge in chief, made it clear that she didn’t want the church to overtake the case. It was because of this that she The opening statements were not what they wanted.Both the prosecution and defense.
Danny Masterson’s rape trial is set to continue this coming Monday. Cedric Zvala is not the only prominent witness to the case. Lisa Marie Presley, ex-scientologist, could also beYou will be asked to take the stand. The trial will conclude on November 19.