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Despite the murky legal situation, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis wrote letters of support for Masterson's character, emphasizing the person they knew over the years—describing him as someone with "exceptional character." These letters were intended solely for the judge, meant to provide a personal perspective, not to question the verdict or undermine the victims.
However, as soon as these letters leaked to the public, backlash erupted. Critics accused the actors of insensitivity, arguing that their support appeared to diminish the victims’ experiences and trivialize the crimes. The reactions ranged from disappointment to outright outrage, with many seeing these actions as a betrayal of their supposed advocacy for victims of abuse.