A lot of states changed their laws so there are no statute of limitations on rape. The politicians voted to placate the leftist man-hating crowd and also create even more upheaval within society.
Masterson has been charged of the crime of Category 1 Rape. It’s the most severe category as it has no statute of limitations and specifies a minimum prison term of 15 years. Cat 1 is assigned to suspects who have been accused of multiple rapes of either one victim or several. I doubt CA politics had anything to do with the charges.
Add’l Note: Scientology has very much to do with the case. Keep in mind that Scientologists are obligated to follow the words of L. Ron Hubbard to the letter. Their views and practices on “justice” aren’t just suggestions, they are scripture and considered absolute law.