Danny Masterson must stand trial over rape allegations, judge rules

Danny Masterson appears in court (Lucy Nicholson/AP)

That 70s Show actor Danny Masterson must stand trial for rape after three women claimed he attacked them nearly 20 years ago, a judge in the US has ruled.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo ordered Masterson to trial on three counts of rape by force or fear, charges that could get him up to 45 years in prison.