Danny Masterson 'Very Disappointed' After Being Fired by Netflix Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Netflix has ousted Danny Masterson from the scripted comedy The Ranch amid multiple allegations of sexual assault against the actor.

“After discussing with the producers, we’ve decided to write Danny Masterson off of The Ranch. Yesterday was his last day of work, and we’ll make new episodes in 2018 without him,” the streaming service said in a statement. “Yesterday was his last day of work, we’ll make new episodes in 2018 without him.”

“I am obviously very disappointed in Netflix’s decision to write my character off of The Ranch,” Masterson said in a statement via his rep obtained by PEOPLE. “From day one, I have denied the outrageous allegations against me. Law enforcement investigated these claims more than 15 years ago and determined them to be without merit. I have never been charged with a crime, let alone convicted of one. In this country, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, in the current climate, it seems as if you are presumed guilty the moment you are accused. I understand and look forward to clearing my name once and for all. In the meantime, I want to express my gratitude to the cast and crew that I’ve worked so closely with over the past three seasons. I wish them nothing but success. I am also so thankful to the fans that have supported me and continue to do so.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Masterson, 41, will still appear in the second half of season 2, due Dec. 15, and could return for parts of the previously announced third season as the streaming giant writes him out of the Ashton Kutcher comedy.

Masterson’s departure comes amid mounting pressure over claims by four women who have accused the actor of sexual assault. The That ’70s Show alum is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney. A rep for Masterson has previously denied the allegations of sexual assault.

The news of Masterson’s firing comes one day after the Huffington Post reported that a Netflix executive unknowingly told one of Masterson’s accusers on Sunday that higher-ups at the company don’t think the allegations are credible. Netflix confirmed to the outlet that Andy Yeatman, its director of global kids content, made those “careless” and “uninformed” comments, but noted that he was not initially aware that the woman he was speaking to had accused Masterson of rape.