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Jun 30, 2021 · 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 assaulting a woman in 2004, but was released after the ruling.
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- Maryclaire Dale
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).
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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Jun 30, 2021 · Bill Cosby had his conviction for sexual assault overturned by a Pennsylvania appeals court on Wednesday and was freed from prison, a dramatic reversal in a case had represented the...
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- Lauren McCarthy
Jul 1, 2021 · Cosby, 83, was the first celebrity tried and convicted in the #MeToo era, and his conviction was seen as a turning point in the movement to hold powerful men accountable for sexual misconduct. Here’s a look at the case against Cosby and the court’s decision: WHY DID THE COURT TOSS HIS CONVICTION?
Apr 3, 2014 · Comedian Bill Cosby gained widespread popularity for TV shows including 'I Spy,' 'Fat Albert' and 'The Cosby Show.' Following years of accusations, he was found guilty of sexual assault in 2018.