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Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child sex abuse organization after backlash over Danny Masterson letter

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Ashton Kutcher has resigned from his role as board chairman of Thorn, a nonprofit he co-founded over a decade ago to combat child sexual exploitation, the actor announced Friday.

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  1. Salon

    Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse org after Danny Masterson support: "I am deeply sorry" (opens Salon)

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    Award-winning news and culture, features breaking news, in-depth reporting and criticism on politics, science, food and entertainment.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Ashton Kutcher Resigns as Chairman of Anti-Sex Abuse Organization Thorn Over Danny Masterson Character Statement (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    "I cannot allow my error in judgment to distract from our efforts and the children we serve," the actor wrote in a letter to the company's board, which was posted on Friday.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child sex abuse organization after backlash over Danny Masterson letter (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Ashton Kutcher has resigned from his role as board chairman of Thorn, a nonprofit he co-founded over a decade ago to combat child sexual exploitation, the actor announced Friday.

  4. News West 9

    Ashton Kutcher resigns as chairman of anti-sex trafficking organization Thorn over Danny Masterson letter (opens News West 9)

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    The "That '70s Show" star faces continued fallout for his letter of support for co-star Danny Masterson, who was convicted of raping two women.

  5. The Daily Caller

    Ashton Kutcher Resigns From Anti-Sex Trafficking Org He Founded Amid Backlash Over Danny Masterson Letter (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Ashton Kutcher resigned as chairman of Thorn after receiving backlash for his letter to a judge in support of Danny Masterson, Time reported.

  6. KTLA Los Angeles

    Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child sex abuse organization following backlash of Danny Masterson letters (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Actor Ashton Kutcher has stepped down from his role as chairman of the board for his anti-child sex abuse organization Thorn. The organization posted the letter to its blog on Friday; the letter it…

  7. Forbes

    Ashton Kutcher Resigns From Anti-Child Sex Abuse Firm After Danny Masterson Support Caused Backlash (opens Forbes)

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    Kutcher called Masterson an “extremely honest and intentional human being” in letters sent to Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo.

  8. The Guardian

    Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis resign from anti-child sexual abuse charity (opens The Guardian)

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    Actors were on the board of Thorn when their letters defending convicted rapist Danny Masterson came to light

  9. Variety

    Ashton Kutcher Resigns From Anti-Child Sex Abuse Org After Backlash Over Danny Masterson Support Letter: It Was an ‘Error in Judgement’ (opens Variety)

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    Ashton Kutcher has resigned from Thorn, the anti-child sex abuse organization that he co-founded in 2009 with then-wife Demi Moore. Kutcher served as Thorn’s chairman of the board, while his …

  10. Los Angeles Times

    Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex-trafficking nonprofit after letter in support of Danny Masterson (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Ashton Kutcher stepped down after outrage over letters he and wife Mila Kunis wrote seeking leniency in Danny Masterson's rape sentencing.

  11. The Week

    Ashton Kutcher resigns as chair of anti-child abuse group after Masterson letter (opens The Week)

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    Kutcher stepped down alongside his wife, Mila Kunis, following backlash

  12. Entertainment Weekly

    Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis resign from anti-child-sex-abuse organization (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Following criticism for their letters supporting convicted rapist Danny Masterson, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have stepped down from their positions at Thorn, an anti-child-sex-abuse organization.

  13. CBS News

    Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child trafficking nonprofit over Danny Masterson character letter (opens CBS News)

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    Acting couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis received criticism over letters of support they penned to a Los Angeles County judge on behalf of their former "That '70s Show" co-star.

  14. FOX 35 Orlando

    Ashton Kutcher steps down from anti-sex abuse organization after Danny Masterson backlash (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    Ashton Kutcher has resigned as chairman of the board of an anti-child sex abuse organization that he co-founded.

  15. New York Times

    Ashton Kutcher Resigns From Nonprofit Over Danny Masterson Letter (opens New York Times)

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    Kutcher resigned from the board of Thorn, the organization he co-founded to combat child sexual abuse, after backlash against his support of a more lenient sentence for Masterson, who was convicted of rape.

  16. CNN

    Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex abuse nonprofit after backlash to his support for Danny Masterson (opens CNN)

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    Ashton Kutcher has stepped away from his role at Thorn, an anti-sex abuse organization he co-founded, following backlash to a letter of support he wrote on behalf of convicted rapist Danny Masterson.

  17. ABC 13 Houston

    Ashton Kutcher resigns as chair of anti-sex abuse organization after Danny Masterson letter (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Ashton Kutcher has resigned as chairman of the board of an anti-child sex abuse organization that he co-founded, after he and wife Mila Kunis wrote letters seeking leniency for their former "That '70s Show" co-star and convicted rapist, Danny Masterson.

  18. Fox News

    Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child sex abuse nonprofit after Danny Masterson support letter backlash (opens Fox News)

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    Ashton Kutcher stepped away from Thorn, an anti-child sexual abuse nonprofit that he co-founded in 2009. His resignation comes after backlash over the letter he wrote on behalf of Danny Masterson.

  19. Rolling Stone

    Ashton Kutcher, Who Sought Leniency for Convicted Rapist, Resigns From Sex Trafficking Prevention Org (opens Rolling Stone)

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    “I cannot allow my error in judgment to distract from our efforts and the children we serve,” actor said in letter to board of Thorn, which he cofounded

  20. Washington Times

    Ashton Kutcher resigns as chairman of anti-sex abuse organization after Danny Masterson letter (opens Washington Times)

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    Ashton Kutcher has resigned as chairman of the board of an anti-child sex abuse organization that he co-founded, after he and wife Mila Kunis wrote letters seeking leniency for their former “That ‘70s Show” co-star and convicted rapist, Danny Masterson.

  21. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Ashton Kutcher resigns Thorn role after Danny Masterson letter (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    LOS ANGELES >> Ashton Kutcher has resigned as chairman of the board of an anti-child sex abuse organization that he co-founded, after he and wife Mila Kunis wrote letters seeking leniency for their former “That ’70s Show” co-star and convicted rapist, Danny Masterson.

  22. Foxla

    Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex-abuse group over public support for Danny Masterson (opens Foxla)

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    Ashton Kutcher, still under fire for a letter he wrote in support of fellow "That '70s Show" co-star Danny Masterson, has resigned as chairman of the board of an anti-child-sex-abuse organization.

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