Holding a cane, the 78-year-old comedian walked slowly and unsteadily into court on the arms of his lawyers to answer charges he drugged and sexually assaulted a woman less than half his age at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004. What was it like? This week’s court filing surprised numerous women, who’ve expressed frustration with officials they said were unwilling to believe their accounts of what a popular, powerful man did to them.
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The seven women said they subpoenaed Cosby because she was her husband’s business manager, according to Cosby’s attorneys.
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WILLIAM BRANGHAM: Is it clear whether or not that deposition from 10 years ago can be used in this current case against Cosby? Although a judge originally dismissed the case in 2005, the charges filed Wednesday were the result of new evidence that came forth in July. They typically require prosecutors to prove it is directly relevant.We dont want a jury to say, If he did it once before, he must have done it now, said Philadelphia attorney Jeffrey Lindy, who is unconnected to the Cosby case.
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In a letter circulated to colleagues to attract co-sponsors, Gosar said he knows Cosby is innocent until proven guilty, but letting him keep the medal would send the wrong message to future generations.
Cosby is free on 1 million United States dollars (£674,500) bail pending a preliminary hearing on January 14. She could not say how long it would take to reach a decision. There have been so many allegations against Mr. Cosby over the years.
Cosby also faces a raft of defamation and sexual-abuse lawsuits filed in Massachusetts, Los Angeles and Pennsylvania.
Constand maintains Cosby gave her pills and wine and, without her consent, proceeded to sexually assault her. Cosby has maintained, however, the incident was consensual. “And even if you don’t see justice in the eyes of the law, you can still find help by coming forward and talking with other people”. Prosecutors, of course, will try to use it. They’re building their case somewhat upon his very own words.
Cosby, who denies wrongdoing, has countersued the women, saying their accusations damaged his reputation. It can’t be – it has to be a fairly substantial relationship to the crime that is charged.
A key question if the Pennsylvania case goes to trial is whether the judge will allow supporting testimony from some of those other accusers to show a pattern of “bad acts”.
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WILLIAM BRANGHAM: All right, Maryclaire Dale of the Associated Press, thank you very much.
