Los Angeles police have launched an investigation after three women reported being sexually assaulted by actor Danny Masterson in the early 2000s.
But the That '70s Show actor denies the allegations, which he says are motivated by the producer of an anti-Scientology television series.
A representative for Masterson, who has not been charged with a crime, denied the allegations in a statement on Friday, saying one of the accusers was his longtime girlfriend who continued to date him after the alleged incident.
"The alleged incident occurred in the middle of their six-year relationship, after which she continued to be his longtime girlfriend," the statement said.
Masterson's statement also said another one of the accusers had brought the same allegations to the LAPD about 14 years ago but police "determined the claim had no merit."
The 40-year-old actor is best known for his role as Steven Hyde on That '70s Show, which aired from 1998 until 2006. He's currently starring in a Netflix series called The Ranch.
AP