Topic: Judge orders Bill Cosby to stand trial for RAPE Attorney screams at Judge. Case to proceed to Trial
Anonymous A started this discussion 10 years ago #52,469
Norristown, Pennsylvania (CNN)More than a decade after he was first accused of sexual misconduct, Bill Cosby will go to trial.
During a pretrial hearing Tuesday, a Pennsylvania judge found enough evidence to proceed with a trial. Cosby's next court date will be July 20; it's not clear when his trial will start.
Cosby faces three counts of felony indecent assault
from a 2004 case involving Andrea Constand, an employee at his alma mater, Temple University. She was the first of more than 50 women who have accused the comedian of sexual misconduct.
If convicted, Cosby faces up to 10 years in prison
.
As he walked into court Tuesday, the 78-year-old - who suffers from vision problems - held onto the arm of his spokesman, Andrew Wyatt. During the hearing, Cosby appeared to listen attentively and occasionally stretched his neck.
Bill Cosby arrives at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Bill Cosby arrives at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Constand was not in court for the hearing Tuesday -- a fact that Cosby's defense team tried to capitalize on.
Defense attorney Brian McMonagle said prosecutors are relying on a statement made by Constand to police 11 years ago. He argued that "allowing hearsay" in the context of this case would be "wrong."
The defense tried to poke holes in the reliability of Constand's 2005 statement to police. The prosecution's first witness, Katherine Hart of the Montgomery County Detective Bureau, read parts of the statement in court Tuesday.
In the statement, Constand said Cosby invited her to his home in 2004 and told her to wear comfortable clothes.
Constand said she was given two pills to "take the edge off" and was later sexually assaulted.
But when questioned by the defense, Hart acknowledged that she was not present for Constand's entire statement to police in January 2005.
Another detective finished the questioning that day. And that same evening, Constand was allowed to review her statement, and parts of it were crossed out or redacted.
"You're basically told here to tell us what somebody told another detective 11 years ago about what happened 12 years ago?" McMonagle asked Hart.
"Yes," Hart replied.
During a pretrial hearing Tuesday, a Pennsylvania judge found enough evidence to proceed with a trial. Cosby's next court date will be July 20; it's not clear when his trial will start.
Cosby faces three counts of felony indecent assault
from a 2004 case involving Andrea Constand, an employee at his alma mater, Temple University. She was the first of more than 50 women who have accused the comedian of sexual misconduct.
If convicted, Cosby faces up to 10 years in prison
.
As he walked into court Tuesday, the 78-year-old - who suffers from vision problems - held onto the arm of his spokesman, Andrew Wyatt. During the hearing, Cosby appeared to listen attentively and occasionally stretched his neck.
Bill Cosby arrives at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Bill Cosby arrives at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Constand was not in court for the hearing Tuesday -- a fact that Cosby's defense team tried to capitalize on.
Defense attorney Brian McMonagle said prosecutors are relying on a statement made by Constand to police 11 years ago. He argued that "allowing hearsay" in the context of this case would be "wrong."
The defense tried to poke holes in the reliability of Constand's 2005 statement to police. The prosecution's first witness, Katherine Hart of the Montgomery County Detective Bureau, read parts of the statement in court Tuesday.
In the statement, Constand said Cosby invited her to his home in 2004 and told her to wear comfortable clothes.
Constand said she was given two pills to "take the edge off" and was later sexually assaulted.
But when questioned by the defense, Hart acknowledged that she was not present for Constand's entire statement to police in January 2005.
Another detective finished the questioning that day. And that same evening, Constand was allowed to review her statement, and parts of it were crossed out or redacted.
"You're basically told here to tell us what somebody told another detective 11 years ago about what happened 12 years ago?" McMonagle asked Hart.
"Yes," Hart replied.
Civil case and accusations
Constand filed a civil claim in March 2005
With 13 women as potential witnesses if the case went to court.
Cosby settled out of court for an undisclosed amount in November 2006.
Constand filed a civil claim in March 2005
With 13 women as potential witnesses if the case went to court.
Cosby settled out of court for an undisclosed amount in November 2006.
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Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 hours later[^] [v] #685,021
@OP
Bill Cosby did nothing wrong.
Bill Cosby did nothing wrong.
The Council of Dereks !Uvm54ORbmo joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,023
@previous (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
Of course you think so, all Dereks are pedophiles. The Council has spoken.
Of course you think so, all Dereks are pedophiles. The Council has spoken.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 9 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,024
@685,021 (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
You say that because all Big Daddy Derek 's are child molesters.
You say that because all Big Daddy Derek 's are child molesters.
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 10 years ago, 29 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,025
The Council of Dereks !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,026
@previous (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
Only the thousands of complaints brought before The Council.
Only the thousands of complaints brought before The Council.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,027
> Cosby settled out of court for an undisclosed amount
And that's probably exactly what will happen a again.
And that's probably exactly what will happen a again.
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,028
@685,026 (The Council of Dereks !Uvm54ORbmo)
Since there exists no such "Council", Catherine, such complaints carry no legal weight. Thanks.
Since there exists no such "Council", Catherine, such complaints carry no legal weight. Thanks.
Metæ joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 11 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,044
@685,023 (The Council of Dereks !Uvm54ORbmo)
> pedophiles
Was Bill Cosby ever accused of pedophilia? I thought all the allegations involved adult women.
I still cannot believe Dr. Pudding Pops Huxtable was a date rapist.
> pedophiles
Was Bill Cosby ever accused of pedophilia? I thought all the allegations involved adult women.
I still cannot believe Dr. Pudding Pops Huxtable was a date rapist.
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 38 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,101
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,104
@685,044 (Metæ)
Yes indeed.
Yes indeed.
A Riverside County, Calif., woman has become the latest alleged victim to say she was sexually assaulted by Cosby. In recent weeks, at least 17 women have stepped forward to say they were sexually abused by the entertainer in a case that has spiraled since a comedian made mention of the allegations in his act. This latest development marks the first time anyone has publicly accused Cosby of an alleged assault that occurred while they were underage.
Judy Huth says that she was fifteen years old when the now 77-year-old Cosby assaulted her. The assault allegedly took place at the Playboy Mansion in 1974, where the teenager and a sixteen-year-old friend had wandered over to watch a movie set production where Cosby was filming. The teenager was then asked by Cosby to accompany him to a party in the mansion, where the girls were served alcoholic drinks. Huth alleges that Cosby told her that if anyone asked her age, she should say she was 19 years old. Her lawsuit states Cosby forced her to perform a sex act on him with his hand after leading her to a bedroom in the mansion after she was intoxicated.
Case if ongoing with Gloria Allred, as Huth's attorney.
Cosby resigned from Temple University’s board of trustees on Monday. He had been the school’s public face, appearing in advertisements, fundraising campaigns and delivering commencement speeches.
Judy Huth says that she was fifteen years old when the now 77-year-old Cosby assaulted her. The assault allegedly took place at the Playboy Mansion in 1974, where the teenager and a sixteen-year-old friend had wandered over to watch a movie set production where Cosby was filming. The teenager was then asked by Cosby to accompany him to a party in the mansion, where the girls were served alcoholic drinks. Huth alleges that Cosby told her that if anyone asked her age, she should say she was 19 years old. Her lawsuit states Cosby forced her to perform a sex act on him with his hand after leading her to a bedroom in the mansion after she was intoxicated.
Case if ongoing with Gloria Allred, as Huth's attorney.
Cosby resigned from Temple University’s board of trustees on Monday. He had been the school’s public face, appearing in advertisements, fundraising campaigns and delivering commencement speeches.
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 10 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,195
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 3 hours later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,227
Gloria Aldread rubs me the wrong way
It's like she's a room full of androids and that's how she's so god damn busy
It's like she's a room full of androids and that's how she's so god damn busy
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,229
@previous (Sheila LaBoof)
This will expose me. I know her on a most personal basis including her daughter. Spent almost 4 years on and off in court. I can say I in the end found her to be not so much so smart!
I also got a judge to tell her she was not so smart in open court after I had my say after temporarily firing my attorney so I could stand up and make a presentation.
This will expose me. I know her on a most personal basis including her daughter. Spent almost 4 years on and off in court. I can say I in the end found her to be not so much so smart!
I also got a judge to tell her she was not so smart in open court after I had my say after temporarily firing my attorney so I could stand up and make a presentation.
button joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 3 hours later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,277
@685,195 (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
> And had my grandmother wheels, she would be a wagon. Thanks.
Thank you, Child
> And had my grandmother wheels, she would be a wagon. Thanks.
Thank you, Child
button double-posted this 10 years ago, 22 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #685,289
why did op capitalize rape