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William Henry Cosby Jr. ( / ˈkɒzbi / KOZ-bee; born July 12, 1937) is an American former comedian, actor, spokesman, and media personality. He performed over a period of decades in film, television, and stand-up comedy, with his longest-running live-action role being that of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984-1992).
- Concern About Allowing Other Accusers' Testimony
- District Attorney Originally Declined to Prosecute
- 50-Year Acting Career
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In sentencing Cosby, the trial judge had ruled him a sexually violent predator who could not be safely allowed out in public and needed to report to authorities for the rest of his life. Even though Cosby was charged only with the assault on Constand, the judge at his trial allowed five other accusers to testify that they, too, were similarly victi...
The suburban Philadelphia prosecutor who originally looked into Constand's allegations, Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor, considered the case flawed because Constand waited a year to come forward and stayed in contact with Cosby afterward. Castor declined to prosecute and instead encouraged Constand to sue for damages. Questioned un...
Cosby, a groundbreaking Black actor who grew up in public housing in Philadelphia, made a fortune estimated at $400 million US during his 50 years in the entertainment industry. His trademark clean comedy and homespun wisdom fuelled popular TV shows, books and standup acts. He fell from favour in his later years as he lectured the Black community a...
Pennsylvania's highest court ruled that the prosecutor who charged Cosby was bound by his predecessor's agreement not to charge him. Cosby served more than two years for drugging and violating a woman in 2004, but was released after the ruling.
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Jan 30, 2022 · The comedian and actor, who was convicted of sexual assault but had his conviction overturned, is writing a book, working on a documentary, and preparing to perform again. He faces civil lawsuits and a possible appeal by prosecutors.
Jul 1, 2021 · Bill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday after Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction, saying the disgraced actor’s due process rights were violated.
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Jul 1, 2021 · Bill Cosby is being released from prison after the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania vacated his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges and judgment of sentence. Victoria Valentino, one of...
Jun 30, 2021 · US comedian Bill Cosby has left prison hours after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court.
Sep 24, 2018 · JUST IN: Comedian Bill Cosby has been sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison. He was denied bail and led out of the courtroom in handcuffs. The conviction: Cosby was found...
