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A judge has declared a mistrial at the rape trial of “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson

The judge in the rape trial of "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson in Los Angeles declared a mistrial Wednesday after jurors remained deadlocked.

A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday at the rape trial of “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson after jurors, who were leaning strongly toward acquitting him, deadlocked following the monthlong trial in which the Church of Scientology played a supporting role. Prosecutors said Masterson raped three women, including a former girlfriend, in his Hollywood Hills…

Masterson, 46, was charged with the rape of three women, including a former girlfriend, in his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003. His lawyer (picutred) will move to dismiss a retrial

Masterson — who starred in "That '70s Show" — is charged with the rape of three women between 2001 and 2003, when he was at the height of his fame.

Danny Masterson must stand trial again in March after jurors failed to agree a verdict on three charges of rape.

Jurors voted seven times Tuesday and Wednesday without being able to reach consensus on any of the three counts, the foreman said.

Danny Masterson, 46, shared a kiss with his wife as the former That ´70s Show star waited for a verdict in his rape trial after the deadlocked jury was forced to start over with their deliberations.

If jurors are still unable to reach a unanimous verdict, Judge Olmedo would have no choice but to declare a mistrial and Masterson would walk free.

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