Post by abbey1227 on Jul 1, 2021 1:19:08 GMT
Bill Cosby speaks as victims, critics lash out: Everything you need to know about surprising turn in sex-assault case
Raechal Shewfelt·Editor, Yahoo Entertainment Wed, June 30, 2021, 3:07 PM
Bill Cosby is free.
The prolific star of iconic 1980's sitcom The Cosby Show was released from prison Wednesday, after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated his 2018 conviction for sexual assault. He had been found guilty of drugging and molesting Temple University employee Andrea Constand at his home in 2004. Her story prompted dozens of other women to come forward with similar accusations against the star.
Brian Perry, one of his attorneys, said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon — where Cosby did not speak — that the release was proof of a fair system.
"We've said from day one, we just didn't think he was treated fairly. And that ... the system has to be fair, and fortunately the Supreme Court agreed with us," Perry said. "He's happy, his wife is happy. The system only works if it's fair to all sides. That's the bottom line."
Raechal Shewfelt·Editor, Yahoo Entertainment Wed, June 30, 2021, 3:07 PM
Bill Cosby is free.
The prolific star of iconic 1980's sitcom The Cosby Show was released from prison Wednesday, after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated his 2018 conviction for sexual assault. He had been found guilty of drugging and molesting Temple University employee Andrea Constand at his home in 2004. Her story prompted dozens of other women to come forward with similar accusations against the star.
Brian Perry, one of his attorneys, said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon — where Cosby did not speak — that the release was proof of a fair system.
"We've said from day one, we just didn't think he was treated fairly. And that ... the system has to be fair, and fortunately the Supreme Court agreed with us," Perry said. "He's happy, his wife is happy. The system only works if it's fair to all sides. That's the bottom line."
Cosby, who'd been behind bars since his conviction, had always maintained his innocence. Indeed, he released a brief statement on Twitter following his attorneys' news conference saying as much and thanking supporters.
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