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Story By Joe Frank

Sep 16 2023

Ashton Kutcher Resigns from Nonprofit Amid Masterson Letter

Ashton Kutcher has resigned as the board chair of an anti-child trafficking group he co-founded.

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His resignation came in response to criticism he faced for writing a letter of support for his former co-star Danny Masterson.

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Ashton Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis were among those who wrote letters of support for Masterson before his sentencing.

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Despite the support letters, Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.

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Kutcher's letter to the judge referred to Masterson as a "role model" and someone he trusted with his children.

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Kutcher and Kunis later posted a video on social media clarifying that they did not intend to discount the victims' experiences.

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The decision to resign came after Kutcher and Kunis engaged in personal reflection and conversations with survivors.

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Kutcher offered a heartfelt apology to all victims of sexual violence and the Thorn organization.

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Ashton Kutcher, Kunis, and Masterson were co-stars on "That '70s Show" from 1998 to 2006.

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Ashton Kutcher's resignation is aimed at preventing his error in judgment from distracting from the organization.

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