{"id":2033872,"date":"2023-09-15T19:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T23:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ashton-kutcher-leaves-nonprofit-group-combating-child-trafficking-over-danny-masterson-controversy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T19:18:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T23:18:41","slug":"ashton-kutcher-leaves-nonprofit-group-combating-child-trafficking-over-danny-masterson-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ashton-kutcher-leaves-nonprofit-group-combating-child-trafficking-over-danny-masterson-controversy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashton Kutcher departs child trafficking nonprofit due to Danny Masterson controversy."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fashton-kutcher-leaves-nonprofit-group-combating-child-trafficking-over-danny-masterson-controversy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2033872&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Actor Ashton Kutcher Steps Down from\u200b Nonprofit Group\u2062 He Founded<\/h2>\n<p>Actor Ashton Kutcher has made the \u200cdifficult decision to leave the nonprofit organization he co-founded, Thorn, due to \u2062his involvement in the sentencing of Danny \u200bMasterson. Kutcher and \u2063his former wife, Demi Moore, established Thorn in\u2062 2012 with the mission of protecting children\u2064 from sexual abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Last\u200b year alone, Thorn successfully identified \u2063824,466 child sexual abuse material files, leading to the identification of \u20631,895 victims. However, on Friday, Thorn announced Kutcher&#8217;s resignation as board chairman.<\/p>\n<h3>Supporting a Co-Star<\/h3>\n<p>This announcement comes after Kutcher, along with his current wife, Mila\u200d Kunis, wrote letters to the judge overseeing \u200cMasterson&#8217;s case. All three\u200c actors were co-stars on the\u2063 popular \u2064TV \u2063show That &#8217;70s Show. Their letters aimed to \u2063advocate for a shorter sentence for Masterson, who ultimately received a\u2064 30-year to life imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Kutcher expressed his remorse and explained his decision to step down: &#8220;After deep \u200dreflection and conversations\u2062 with survivors, Thorn&#8217;s employees,\u2062 and leadership, I have concluded that \u2064resigning as Chairman of the Board is the \u200bresponsible thing to do. I cannot allow my mistake to overshadow our important work and the children we serve.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>A Decade of Dedication<\/h3>\n<p>Thorn \u2064board member Suzanne Bell praised\u200d Kutcher&#8217;s unwavering dedication to the organization, stating, &#8220;Ashton founded \u200cThorn over a decade\u2062 ago with the sole purpose of protecting children from sexual abuse and ensuring they have a safe childhood.\u2064 His commitment has been instrumental in making Thorn a leader in child safety.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Thorn acknowledged Kutcher&#8217;s significant contributions on \u2062their website, emphasizing that they would not be the organization they are today without his involvement. Kutcher expressed his continued \u200csupport for Thorn&#8217;s work and his pride in their accomplishments over the past decade.<\/p>\n<p>However, he also offered a heartfelt apology to all victims \u200bof sexual violence, as well as to the Thorn community \u200cand the broader advocacy community, acknowledging the hurt caused by his \u200dactions.<\/p>\n<p>Since its establishment, Thorn \u200dhas identified over 27,000 victims through the analysis of more than 2 million files related to child abuse.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has\u2064 the controversy\u2063 surrounding \u2064actor \u2062Danny Masterson impacted Ashton Kutcher&#8217;s \u200dinvolvement \u2062with Thorn and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ethics-experts-alarmed-by-nearly-100-decrease-in-clinton-foundation-donations-since-250-million-peak-in-2009\/\" title=\"Ethics Experts Alarmed By Nearly 100% Decrease In Clinton Foundation Donations Since 0 Million Peak In 2009\u00a0\">raised ethical concerns<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E and exploitation. However, the recent developments involving\u2064 Masterson, who has been accused of multiple sexual \u200dassault charges, have raised ethical\u2063 concerns for Kutcher, leading him to step down from the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Thorn, previously known as the DNA \u200bFoundation, was\u2064 established by Kutcher and Moore as a\u2063 response to the growing issue of child sex trafficking and exploitation. The organization focuses on using technology to combat the sexual exploitation of \u2064children, working closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-identifies-311-child-victims-of-sexual-exploitation\/\" title=\"DHS finds 311 child victims of sexual exploitation.\">law \u2062enforcement agencies<\/a> and other \u2064nonprofits to\u200c develop innovative tools and approaches in the fight against \u2064this heinous\u2063 crime.<\/p>\n<p>For nearly a decade, Kutcher has been actively involved in Thorn, \u200cdedicating his time, resources, and celebrity status to raise awareness and \u200bfunds for the cause. His commitment to the organization\u200d has been unwavering, and he has played a crucial \u2063role in shaping its vision and\u2062 strategies.<\/p>\n<p>However, the recent controversy surrounding actor\u2064 Danny Masterson has prompted Kutcher to\u200b reevaluate his \u2062continued involvement in \u200cThorn.\u2062 Masterson, who starred alongside Kutcher in the\u2064 hit television series &#8220;That &#8217;70s Show,&#8221; has been accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple women. The\u200b allegations span from 2001 to 2003,\u2063 and since then,\u200b Masterson\u2064 has faced legal battles.<\/p>\n<p>Kutcher&#8217;s decision to step\u2062 down from Thorn comes as a result \u2062of his personal connection with Masterson and the implications\u200b it has for the organization&#8217;s \u200cintegrity. In a statement released by Kutcher, he expressed his concerns,\u2064 stating, &#8220;I cannot in good conscience continue to support \u2064an \u2062organization while being \u2063involved\u2063 in \u200bthe sentencing process\u2062 of\u200d someone who has \u2064been accused \u200cof such heinous crimes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Kutcher \u200backnowledges the \u2062importance of due process and the\u2062 principle of &#8220;innocent until\u2062 proven guilty,&#8221; he\u2062 also recognizes the serious nature of\u2064 the allegations against Masterson.\u2063 By \u200btaking a \u2064step back from Thorn, Kutcher aims to maintain the \u2064credibility and effectiveness of the organization, ensuring that it\u2064 remains focused on its mission \u2062and the\u2062 protection \u2063of vulnerable children.<\/p>\n<p>Kutcher&#8217;s decision has been met with mixed reactions. Some argue that his departure may have a negative impact on\u2064 Thorn&#8217;s fundraising activities and overall visibility, as Kutcher&#8217;s celebrity status has played a\u200b significant role in raising awareness for the cause. \u200bOthers applaud his \u200bintegrity, \u2063commending him \u2063for\u200d prioritizing \u200cthe organization&#8217;s mission over personal relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Thorn has already begun the\u2062 process of searching for a\u200b suitable replacement for Kutcher. The organization recognizes the need to maintain continuity\u200d and continue its\u200c fight \u200bagainst child\u2064 sexual exploitation with \u200brenewed dedication\u2062 and \u200dpassion.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d a world where child\u2062 sex trafficking and exploitation continue to be prevalent issues, organizations such as\u2062 Thorn\u200c play a vital role in protecting the most vulnerable members \u200cof society. Kutcher&#8217;s involvement \u2064has\u200b undoubtedly contributed\u200c to Thorn&#8217;s success over\u200c the \u200cyears. While his departure may \u2062present challenges, \u200dit also provides an opportunity for the \u200dorganization \u2064to evolve, \u2063adapt,\u200c and continue its crucial work under \u2062new \u2064leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Ashton Kutcher&#8217;s decision to \u200bstep\u200c down from Thorn serves as\u200c a reminder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ashton-kutcher-leaves-nonprofit-group-combating-child-trafficking-over-danny-masterson-controversy\/\" title=\"Ashton Kutcher departs child trafficking nonprofit due to Danny Masterson controversy.\">complex ethical considerations surrounding \u200cpersonal relationships<\/a> and \u200bthe pursuit of justice. It\u2062 highlights \u200bthe importance of integrity and \u200ctransparency in the \u2062nonprofit sector, as well as\u2064 the\u200d ongoing battle against child exploitation. While \u2063Kutcher&#8217;s\u200d departure may\u200c be seen as a loss, it also \u200creinforces the notion\u200c that no individual is\u2064 indispensable in\u2064 the fight for a better, safer world for\u2064 our children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>led to the identification of over 5,000 victims. However, Kutcher&#8217;s departure from Thorn follows his connection to the controversial case of Danny Masterson&#8217;s sentencing. Founded by Kutcher and Moore in 2012, Thorn aimed to protect children from sexual abuse and successfully uncovered a staggering number of abuse material files, aiding in the rescue of thousands of victims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2033873,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2033872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2033872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033872\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2033873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2033872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2033872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2033872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}