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斯比_百度百科网页新闻贴吧知道网盘图片视频地图文库资讯采购百科百度首页登录注册进入词条全站搜索帮助首页秒懂百科特色百科知识专题加入百科百科团队权威合作下载百科APP个人中心比尔·科斯比播报讨论上传视频美国演员收藏查看我的收藏0有用+10比尔·科斯比（英文名Bill cosby）美国演员。出生于费城的一个工人区，获得过哲学博士学位并积极参加黑人社团的活动。早年他在夜总会以演滑稽独脚戏开始艺术生涯。他的父亲在美国海军当司务长，常年在外。从海军复员后，他返回费城，得到一项体育奖学金后进入坦普尔大学，科斯比在三年级时离开坦普尔大学，投身喜剧演员的事业。2014年12月15日，一名前花花公子女郎向媒体透露说，比尔·科斯比曾经下药强奸她。这位来自新泽西州的兔女郎P·J·曼斯顿说，上世纪70年代，20多岁的她曾在花花公子芝加哥俱乐部上班，戴着兔耳朵、穿着紧身衣、还有毛茸茸的尾巴做女招待。她就是在那里碰到了科斯比。 [1]2018年9月25日，比尔·科斯比因14年前在家中下药和性侵一名女性罪名成立，被判3年至10年监禁。 [2]中文名比尔·科斯比外文名Bill cosby国籍美国出生日期1937年 7月12日毕业院校美国坦普尔大学职业演员、编剧、艺术家主要成就连续6年获得艾美奖主要成就12届马克·吐温美国幽默大奖出生地费城信仰基督教代表作品胖子阿尔伯特、三个臭匠、天才老爹、天才老爹发神威身高182 cm星座巨蟹座目录1早年经历2演艺经历3代表作品4获奖情况5社会活动6获奖记录7人物事件8人物评价早年经历播报编辑比尔·科斯比比尔·科斯比出生于费城的一个工人区，获得过哲学博士学位并积极参加黑人社团的活动。早年他在夜总会以演滑稽独脚戏开始艺术生涯，他的父亲在美国海军当司务长，常年在外。他同两个兄弟一起在浸透着母爱的家庭中长大。科斯比承认，他并不是那种安分守己的孩子，是校内有名的“小丑和骗子”。有一次，他在班上刚想恶作剧，玛丽·内格尔老师就对他说：“好好看看我，这屋里只有我才配当喜剧演员。你要当喜剧演员还得受教育、懂人事，到那时你也许有可能吃这碗饭。”而后玛丽老师就对大家说“我要在黑板上写一个词赠给你们。”她在科斯比瞠目结舌的注视下，拿起粉笔写下“苦干”两字，并说“这就是我们在这儿要做的事。”从那时起，比尔·科斯比就埋头苦干起来。他天分极高，性格坚强，又勤奋，成绩很快就赶上来了。可是上中学以后，科斯比发现自己对学业的兴趣一度减退。于是他投笔从戎，在美国海军服役四年，并且通过一项综合考试，取得了相当于中学毕业的文凭。从海军复员后，他返回费城，得到一项体育奖学金后进入坦普尔大学，主修体育。同时他也代表学校参加橄榄球、篮球和田径比赛。科斯比在三年级时离开坦普尔大学，投身喜剧演员的事业。经历让他开始懂得了玛丽老师那句“当喜剧演员还得受教育、懂人事”，于是又重返学府，在马萨诸塞大学苦读四年；1976年获得了教育学博士学位。科斯比成功后，他并没有忘记影响他的人。上世纪80年代的时候，他提名玛丽女士为全国“年度教师奖”候选人。科斯比说：“她所做的一切简直令人难以置信。她教书育人，扶正抑邪，一点一滴向我们灌输自尊自爱的思想，使我们牢牢铭记在心，出了学校也忘不了。她不准我在她班上滥竽充数，我不得不刻苦用功。”演艺经历播报编辑比尔·科斯比无论是第一次演出的《间谍生涯》、充满智慧的《科斯比探案》、千呼万唤始出来的《胖子阿伯特》，还是带有悲伤的《天才老爹》。比尔·科斯比的每一部作品都是那么的成功，但是他的过程却充满了艰辛和苦涩。他在荧屏上的第一次重大尝试是演出《间谍生涯》。这是一部介乎喜剧与正剧的电视连续剧，描写两名间谍的活动。科斯比是最先因剧情需要，而不计肤色入选荧屏角色的黑人演员之一。他曾三次荣膺美国电视表演艺术界最高奖项艾美奖。《科斯比探案》讲述的是美国纽约警察局退休犯罪学家盖伊·汉克斯，破获各种离奇命案的来龙去脉故事。在美国，《科斯比探案》是最成功的侦探类电视剧之一，其收视率一直居高不下。比尔·科斯比集演员、制片人及作家于一身，但他最让他声名赫赫的还是喜剧演员。他的演艺事业一度红火，是因为他表达幽默的方式充满智慧。2004年科斯比编剧的影片《胖子阿伯特》正式上映，改编自美国上世纪70年代风靡一时的热门卡通剧集《肥仔阿伯特和科斯比的孩子们》。其实这么多年以来，好莱坞许多电影公司都想和科斯比合作拍摄阿伯特的电影，但是科斯比对他笔下的卡通人物保护有加，他一直在等待最佳的时机，找到一个最好的切入点将这部卡通剧集搬上大荧幕。直到制片人约翰·戴维斯和二十世纪福克斯公司找到了他，科斯比才确定是时候将阿伯特的故事呈现给电影观众。该影片制片人戴维斯说：“科斯比就是阿伯特。他有着崇高的灵魂和宽大的心，他就是阿伯特的最好代言人。”科斯比的创作触及到人们的生活，他的幽默渗透在生活的种种基本要素之中科斯比的喜剧没有层出不穷的花招和低俗的幽默，他的创作有一个出发点，那就是他的喜剧是让人们在欢笑中产生思考。科斯比以独特的喜剧感闯出一片天，不流俗、媚俗，启迪了许多后辈黑人演员和导演，使娱乐界呈现多元化色彩，让人们在欢笑中思考。年过古稀的科斯比确实是个不可思议的人物，他出身贫寒，如今却拥有巨额财富。作为一个喜剧演员，本可以信口开河地杜撰，他却偏偏要从日常平凡的生活中发掘素材，他是黑人，以雅俗共赏的幽默赢得了大量白人观众。美国的娱乐界竞争激烈，作为黑人的比尔·科斯比能有这么大的影响，确实经历了长期的艰苦奋斗，克服了每个想出人头地的青年都会遇到的重重障碍。代表作品播报编辑胖子阿尔伯特《胖子阿尔伯特》(上世纪60年代)《三个臭皮匠》(1976)《天才老爹发神威》 (1978)《灵魂无价》 (1981)《天才老爹》(1984)《天才老爹拯救地球》 (1987)《鬼爸爸》 (1990)《马克思兄弟》(1993)《天才老爹显神通》 (1994)《谍网威龙》 (1994)《家有杰克》 (1996)《四个小女孩》 (1997)《摔跤皇后》 (2005)等等获奖情况播报编辑1965年－1970年，连续6年获得艾美奖12届马克·吐温美国幽默大奖社会活动播报编辑他被尊称为“电视喜剧之父”同时他也是一位慈善家。为母校玛萨诸塞大学及其他大学设立专项奖学金，捐赠了至少2000万美元用于发展教育。获奖记录播报编辑黄金时段艾美奖获奖时间奖项名称获奖作品获奖结果2003第55届鲍勃·霍普人道主义奖获奖1970第22届最佳新剧集《The Bill Cosby Show》提名1970第22届喜剧类最佳剧集《The Bill Cosby Show》提名1970第22届喜剧类剧集最佳男主角《The Bill Cosby Show》提名1970第22届Outstanding Variety Or Musical Program《 The Second Bill Cosby Special》提名1969第21届Outstanding Variety Or Musical Program《The Bill Cosby Special》获奖1968第20届剧情类剧集最佳男主角《我是间谍》获奖1967第19届剧情类剧集最佳男主角《我是间谍》获奖1966第18届剧情类剧集最佳男主角《我是间谍》获奖美国电影电视金球奖获奖时间奖项名称获奖作品获奖结果1987第44届电视类-音乐喜剧类剧集最佳男主角《考斯比一家》提名1986第43届电视类-音乐喜剧类剧集最佳男主角《考斯比一家》获奖1985第42届电视类-音乐喜剧类剧集最佳男主角《考斯比一家》获奖1973第30届电视类-音乐喜剧类剧集最佳男主角《The New Bill Cosby Show》提名1967第24届电视类-最佳电视男演员《我是间谍》提名影视类获奖时间奖项名称获奖作品获奖结果2004第31届日间时段艾美奖最佳儿童动画节目《Little Bill》获奖2002第29届日间时段艾美奖最佳非儿童动画节目《Little Bill》提名1986第13届日间时段艾美奖最佳动画节目《Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids》提名1981第8届日间时段艾美奖最佳儿童类节目《Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids》获奖1975第2届日间时段艾美奖最佳儿童类节目《Highlights of Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus》提名参考资料来源： [3] [9]人物事件播报编辑比尔-科斯比长年陷入性侵女性疑云，包括芭芭拉鲍曼(Barbara Bowman)、昔日超模珍妮丝-狄金森(Janice Dickinson)等人，至2015年12月已超过50名女性公开指控比尔的不堪行径，但多数案件早已过法律追溯期，形成罗生门。法官裁定唯一能进入审判的案例，是当年任职谭普大学的安德芮康斯坦（Andrea Constand）指控他下药性侵，他却坚称当时是拿了助眠药“安眠酮”给对方吃，彼此是在两情相悦的状态下发生关系。 [4]2015年12月30日，比尔·科斯比在宾西法尼亚州地方法院出庭。虽然此前有四十多位女性声称曾遭他性侵，这却是他首次被起诉。 [5]主审法官欧尼尔（Steven O‘Neill）表示，比尔-科斯比曾数度尝试阻挠该件案件的受审，但是因检察官在2015年7月找到全新的证据，因此该案件将重新开审，而受审日期暂定在2017年6月5日，据悉，届时可能将有13名受害者将出庭作证。他还说，根据被告律师声称，比尔-科斯比已经失明，因此法庭中可能会需要特别助理。 [6]2018年4月26日，现年80岁的美国喜剧演员比尔·科斯比因三项加重猥亵侵犯的罪名被判有罪，他面临长达30年的监禁 [7]。2018年9月25日，比尔·科斯比因14年前在家中下药和性侵一名女性罪名成立，在宾夕法尼亚州一所地方法院被判3年至10年监禁。他是美国“我也是”反性骚扰运动兴起后第一个被定罪和判刑的名人。 [2]人物评价播报编辑比尔·科斯比比尔·科斯比成了在白人为主的社会中获得成就、受到尊敬的美国黑人的光辉典范。他通过机智、隽永和有人情味的表演，让众人分享他的生活经历，不仅赢得了黑人的喜爱，而且在占压倒多数的白人电视观众中找到了知音，所有这些人也都从中获益匪浅。比尔·科斯比温馨的喜剧，描述了日常生活中的幽默之处，使他跻身有史以来最成功和最流行的娱乐演员行列。他主演并制作电视节目 [8]、主演电影、出喜剧唱片，还写了几本书。他写的书包括：《你非同寻常》（You Are Someone Special）（1978年）；《父爱》（Fatherhood）（1986年）；《时光飞逝》（Time Flies）（1987年）；《恭喜！然后呢？——给毕业生的一本书》（Congratulations! Now What?: A Book for Graduates）（1999年）；《那一天我看到父亲哭了》（The Day I Saw My Father Cry）（2000年）。新手上路成长任务编辑入门编辑规则本人编辑我有疑问内容质疑在线客服官方贴吧意见反馈投诉建议举报不良信息未通过词条申诉投诉侵权信息封禁查询与解封©2024 Baidu 使用百度前必读 | 百科协议 | 隐私政策 | 百度百科合作平台 | 京ICP证030173号京公网安备110000020000

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Bill Cosby is a free man after Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns sex assault conviction

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30, 2021 Bill Cosby conviction overturnedOpen MenuUSCrime + JusticeEnergy + EnvironmentMoreExtreme WeatherSpace + ScienceAudioSearch CNNCrime + JusticeEnergy + EnvironmentExtreme WeatherSpace + ScienceSearchAudioEditionU.S.InternationalArabicEspañolEditionU.S.InternationalArabicEspañolWorldAfricaAmericasAsiaAustraliaChinaEuropeIndiaMiddle EastUnited KingdomUS PoliticsSCOTUSCongressFacts First2024 ElectionBusinessTechMediaSuccessPerspectivesVideosMarketsPre-marketsAfter-HoursMarket MoversFear & GreedWorld MarketsInvestingMarkets NowBefore the BellNightcapHealthLife, But BetterFitnessFoodSleepMindfulnessRelationshipsEntertainmentMoviesTelevisionCelebrityTechInnovateGadgetForeseeable FutureMission: AheadUpstartsWork TransformedInnovative CitiesStyleArtsDesignFashionArchitectureLuxuryBeautyVideoTravelDestinationsFood and DrinkStayNewsVideosSportsFootballTennisGolfMotorsportUS SportsOlympicsClimbingEsportsVideosLive TV CNN HeadlinesCNN MaxDigital StudiosCNN FilmsHLNTV ScheduleTV Shows A-ZCNNVRFeaturesAs EqualsCall to EarthFreedom ProjectImpact Your WorldInside Africa2 DegreesCNN HeroesAll FeaturesWeatherClimateStorm TrackerWildfire TrackerVideoAbout CNNPhotosInvestigationsCNN ProfilesCNN LeadershipCNN NewslettersWork for CNNFollow CNN Bill Cosby released from prison after conviction overturnedBy Melissa Mahtani, Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, Veronica Rocha and Fernando Alfonso III, CNNUpdated 0200 GMT (1000 HKT) July 1, 2021What we covered hereBill Cosby was released from prison after the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania vacated his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges.Cosby was sentenced in 2018 to 10 years in a state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home 14 years ago.Our live coverage has ended. Read about the court's decision here.share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link24 PostsSort byLatestOldestDropdown arrow8:09 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021Here's what you need to know about Bill Cosby's release from prison Notorious comedian Bill Cosby was released from prison today after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to overturn his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges. Here's what happened:Why he was released: A panel of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court judges ruled that there was a “vast” violation of Cosby’s due process rights when he was criminally charged and convicted, a decade after a previous prosecutor had declined to prosecute him in order to urge him to sit for a civil deposition instead – which was ultimately used against him in his criminal trial. The panel of judges say in their opinion released Wednesday that when former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor investigated allegations of drugging and rape against Cosby by a woman named Andrea Constand in 2005, Castor felt that “he would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Cosby drugged and raped Constand.”Constand speaks out: Constand and her attorneys said Wednesday's opinion to vacate Cosby’s conviction is disappointing and could discourage others survivors of sexual assault from coming forward. "Today’s majority decision regarding Bill Cosby is not only disappointing but of concern in that it may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault in the criminal justice system from reporting or participating in the prosecution of the assailant or may force a victim to choose between filing either a criminal or civil action," the statement said.Cosby tweets: Cosby thanked his supporters and tweeted a photo of himself Wednesday night, saying he never changed his stance or story. “I have never changed my stance nor my story. I have always maintained my innocence,” Cosby tweeted. “Thank you to all my fans, supporters and friends who stood by me through this ordeal. Special thanks to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law."The original prison sentence: Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in a state prison. He was ordered to pay a fine of $25,000 plus the costs of prosecution as part of the sentence. In addition, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Judge Steven O’Neill ruled that Cosby would be classified as a “sexually violent predator,” a determination that requires lifetime registration, lifetime mandatory sex offender counseling with a treatment provider and notification to the community that a “sexually violent predator” lives in the area.Gloria Allred reacts: The famed attorney, who represented many of the women who have accused Bill Cosby of misconduct, says the court decision to release Cosby is “devastating” for the accusers. “My heart especially goes out to those who bravely testified in both of his criminal cases,” Allred said in a statement. “Despite the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision, this was an important fight for justice and even though the court overturned the conviction on technical grounds, it did not vindicate Bill Cosby’s conduct and should not be interpreted as a statement or a finding that he did not engage in the acts of which he has been accused.”Cosby's attorney commends the court's decision: Brian Perry, one of Cosby's attorneys, addressed the media Wednesday afternoon alongside the comedian, saying "the system has to be fair, and fortunately the Supreme Court agreed with us." "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."share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link7:36 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021Cosby accuser says overturned conviction "doesn't make him innocent"From CNN's Josiah Ryan Lise-Lotte Lublin who accused Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1989 when she was 23 years old said the comedian's overturned conviction on a procedural technicality does not make him innocent."He's not innocent," said Lublin. "He's a notorious rapist and he just got away with it."Lublin also indicated she and other accusers would continue to seek justice despite daunting legal hurdles ahead."This just means something went wrong in the system," said Lublin, speaking on CNN. "This a part of why we fight to change laws to change statute of limitations. Why would anyone even have a statute on personal harm?"Cosby was released from prison after the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania vacated his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges and judgment of sentence. He was sentenced in 2018 to 3 to 10 years in a state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in 2004.Elie Honig, a CNN senior legal analyst and former federal and state prosecutor, said the only place to appeal an opinion from the Pennsylvania's highest court is the US Supreme Court."There is no way the US Supreme Court will take this case. ... The court says you cannot retry him for this particular victim," he said of Constand. "We know that the statute of limitations has passed for many of these victims."Lublin, for her part, said that despite today's outcome she feels partial justice had already been irreversibly served. "He did spend time in jail," she said. "Time is time. He can never get that back.""He has become this infamous person versus a famous person, and he is going to have to deal with that," she added. "His consequences aren't over. He still has to walk through all of this shame."share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link7:14 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021Attorney Gloria Allred calls Cosby court decision "devastating"From CNN's Evan Simko-BednarskiGloria Allred, an attorney who represents several of the so-called "prior bad acts" witnesses who testified against Bill Cosby, said Wednesday that while she doubted the disgraced comedian would face further criminal charges, "Mr. Cosby is not home free."Allred spoke to reporters at a virtual news conference hours after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to overturn Cosby's 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges. Allred said the ruling meant that a California suit against the entertainer — in which she represents a woman who claims she was assaulted by Cosby at the age of 15 — can now proceed, as both sides had agreed to pause pending the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision. Allred said the decision meant that Cosby was unlikely to be tried again on criminal charges, thus giving him no basis to invoke the Fifth Amendment in an upcoming civil deposition."I'm looking forward to taking his deposition and really getting all the answers that we seek," Allred said. Asked to react to the Pennsylvania court's ruling, Allred said she found it surprising."It is what it is," she added. "In courts and in life, the only thing you can expect is the unexpected." "It's always two steps forward and one step backwards in the women's movement," she said.Immediately prior to the news conference, Allred spoke to CNN during which she called the court's decision "devastating.""Even though the court overturned the conviction on technical grounds," she said, "it should not be interpreted as a statement or a finding that he didn't engage in the acts of which he'd been accused."share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link6:53 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021Bill Cosby thanks supporters in tweet: "I have never changed my stance nor my story"From CNN's Rob FrehseBill Cosby thanked his supporters and tweeted a photo of himself Wednesday night, saying he never changed his stance or story. “I have never changed my stance nor my story. I have always maintained my innocence,” Cosby tweeted. “Thank you to all my fans, supporters and friends who stood by me through this ordeal. Special thanks to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law."Cosby was released from prison earlier today after the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania vacated his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges and judgment of sentence.Cosby was sentenced in 2018 to 10 years in a state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home 14 years ago.In a statement today, Constand called the decision "disappointing" and expressed concern that "it may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault in the criminal justice system from reporting or participating in the prosecution of the assailant or may force a victim to choose between filing either a criminal or civil action."share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link7:08 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021Cosby victim Andrea Constand calls court decision "disappointing"Andrea Constand attends Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 2018. David Maialetti/Pool/Getty ImagesAndrea Constand and her attorneys said today’s opinion to vacate Bill Cosby’s conviction is disappointing and could discourage others survivors of sexual assault from coming forward."Today’s majority decision regarding Bill Cosby is not only disappointing but of concern in that it may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault in the criminal justice system from reporting or participating in the prosecution of the assailant or may force a victim to choose between filing either a criminal or civil action," the statement said.The statement added: "Once again, we remain grateful to those women who came forward to tell their stories, to DA Kevin Steele and the excellent prosecutors who achieve a conviction at trial, despite the ultimate outcome which resulted from a procedural technicality, and we urge all victims to have their voices heard." Earlier today: Cosby was released from prison after the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania vacated his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges and judgment of sentence.He had been sentenced to 10 years in a state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Constand at his home 14 years ago.CNN’s Jean Casarez contributed to this report.share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link7:04 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021Here's what Phylicia Rashad said about Cosby's sentence being overturnedFrom CNN's Lisa Respers France Paul Archuleta/Getty ImagesPhylicia Rashad has long been one of Bill Cosby's staunchest supporters and on Wednesday she shared her reaction to his sentence being overturned."FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!" Rashad tweeted, along with a photo of Cosby.Cosby was released from a Pennsylvania prison after the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania vacated his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges and sentence.He was sentenced to 10 years in a state prison after being found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home 14 years ago.Following her first tweet, which was met with criticism by some online, Rashad later shared another statement."I fully support survivors of sexual assault coming forward," Rashad wrote in a subsequent tweet."My post was in no way intended to be insensitive to their truth," she wrote."Personally, I know from friends and family that such abuse has lifelong residual effects. My heartfelt wish is for healing."Cosby and Rashad are long-time friends. Rashad has twice played his wife on television: from 1984--92 on the NBC sitcom "The Cosby Show" and on the CBS sitcom "Cosby" from 1996-2000.Dozens of women have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct, including harassment, drugging and rape, dating back decades. Cosby has consistently disputed the allegations and maintained the relationships were consensual.Read more here.share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link5:14 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021Cosby attorney: "We've said from day one, we just didn't think he was treated fairly"Brian Perry, one of Bill Cosby's attorneys, addressed the media this afternoon alongside the disgraced comedian, saying "the system has to be fair, and fortunately the Supreme Court agreed with us.""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 didn't speak during the press conference.Earlier today: Cosby was 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 Cosby's accusers, told CNN she was "stunned" by the court's decision.Watch more from the press conference: share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link4:13 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021SOON: Bill Cosby will hold a news conference with attorneysFrom CNN's Rob FrehseBill Cosby will hold a news conference with his attorneys at approximately 4:20 p.m., his publicist Andrew Wyatt told reporters Wednesday afternoon.One of Cosby’s attorneys also noted Cosby was napping and wanted to take a bath, so it’s unclear if the timing of the news conference will change. share with Facebookshare with Twittershare with emailshare link4:30 p.m. ET, June 30, 2021Bill Cosby accuser says his release is "a sad statement about a woman's value"From CNN's Alyssa KrausVictoria Valentino attends Bill Cosby’s trial in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 2017. Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesBill 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 Cosby's accusers, told CNN she was "stunned" by the court's decision.Valentino said she had recently received a letter stating that Cosby's parole was preemptively denied due to a lack of remorse and a refusal to participate in programs for abusers. She said that when she first heard about Cosby's release she was "shocked." Valentino said her phone was bombarded with messages from media, loved ones and survivors."For this to come out of left field is — it's a gut punch," Valentino said. "There's no other way to describe it."Valentino said the decision sends Cosby's accusers "back to square one.""What does that say about a woman's worth? A woman's value? Do our lives mean nothing? All of the lives that he damaged," Valentino said. "I'm infuriated. I'm shaking."Valentino told CNN this decision is especially disappointing since the women who accused Cosby kickstarted the #MeToo movement and encouraged other women to find their voices."Because we spoke out and we saw justice with Cosby, everyone else felt empowered and spoke out," she said."This is really a sad statement about a woman's value, a woman's worth - what is happening right now, and we need to do something about this. I just don't know what," Valentino said. "I'm so stunned. 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The Cosby Show (TV Series 1984–1992) - IMDb

Cosby Show (TV Series 1984–1992) - IMDb

MenuMoviesRelease CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie SpotlightTV ShowsWhat's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsWatchWhat to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb PodcastsAwards & EventsOscarsSXSW Film FestivalWomen's History MonthSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll EventsCelebsBorn TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity NewsCommunityHelp CenterContributor ZonePollsFor Industry ProfessionalsLanguageEnglish (United States)LanguageFully supportedEnglish (United States)Partially supportedFrançais (Canada)Français (France)Deutsch (Deutschland)हिंदी (भारत)Italiano (Italia)Português (Brasil)Español (España)Español (México)AllAllTitlesTV EpisodesCelebsCompaniesKeywordsAdvanced SearchWatchlistSign InSign InNew Customer? Create accountENFully supportedEnglish (United States)Partially supportedFrançais (Canada)Français (France)Deutsch (Deutschland)हिंदी (भारत)Italiano (Italia)Português (Brasil)Español (España)Español (México)Use appEpisode guideCast & crewUser reviewsTriviaFAQIMDbProAll topicsThe Cosby ShowTV Series1984–1992TV-G30mIMDb RATING7.4/1036KYOUR RATINGRatePOPULARITY1,12557Play trailer0:3111 Videos99+ PhotosComedyFamilyRomanceThe goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.CreatorMichael LeesonStarsBill CosbyPhylicia RashadMalcolm-Jamal WarnerSee production info at IMDbProIMDb RATING7.4/1036KYOUR RATINGRatePOPULARITY1,12557Top creditsCreatorMichael LeesonStarsBill CosbyPhylicia RashadMalcolm-Jamal Warner108User reviews19Critic reviewsSee production info at IMDbProWon 6 Primetime Emmys56 wins & 59 nominations totalEpisodes197Browse episodesTopTop-rated8 seasons87654321See all9 years199219911990198919881987198619851984See allVideos11Video 3:41Watch Funny Women of TelevisionClip 1:04Watch The Cosby Show: Clip -- Cliff's Eating HabitsClip 1:57Watch The Cosby Show: The 25th Anniversary Commemorative EditionTrailer 0:31Watch The Cosby Show: Season 1Trailer 0:32Watch The Cosby Show: Season 2Trailer 1:01Watch The Cosby ShowTrailer 0:34Watch The Cosby Show: Season 4Trailer 2:37Watch The Cosby Show: Season 1Trailer 2:48Watch The Cosby Show: Season 3 & 4 ComboTrailer 1:54Watch The Cosby ShowTrailer 0:47Watch The Cosby Show: Season 3Photos355Top castEditBill CosbyDr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable197 eps • 1984–1992197 episodes • 1984–1992Phylicia RashadClair Huxtable197 eps • 1984–1992197 episodes • 1984–1992Malcolm-Jamal WarnerTheo Huxtable197 eps • 1984–1992197 episodes • 1984–1992Tempestt BledsoeVanessa Huxtable197 eps • 1984–1992197 episodes • 1984–1992Keshia Knight PulliamRudy Huxtable197 eps • 1984–1992197 episodes • 1984–1992Sabrina Le BeaufSondra Huxtable Tibideaux…176 eps • 1984–1992176 episodes • 1984–1992Lisa BonetDenise Huxtable…130 eps • 1984–1991130 episodes • 1984–1991Geoffrey OwensElvin Tibideaux128 eps • 1985–1992128 episodes • 1985–1992Raven-SymonéOlivia Kendall74 eps • 1989–199274 episodes • 1989–1992Joseph C. PhillipsLt. Martin Kendall…54 eps • 1985–199154 episodes • 1985–1991Erika AlexanderPam Tucker48 eps • 1990–199248 episodes • 1990–1992Earle HymanRussell Huxtable…41 eps • 1984–199241 episodes • 1984–1992Deon RichmondKenny32 eps • 1986–199232 episodes • 1986–1992Clarice TaylorAnna Huxtable19 eps • 1985–199219 episodes • 1985–1992Peter CostaPeter Chiara13 eps • 1985–198913 episodes • 1985–1989Karen Malina WhiteCharmaine Brown13 eps • 1990–199213 episodes • 1990–1992Carl Anthony Payne IIWalter 'Cockroach' Bradley12 eps • 1986–198712 episodes • 1986–1987Troy WinbushDenny11 eps • 1987–199111 episodes • 1987–1991CreatorMichael LeesonAll cast & crewProduction, box office & more at IMDbProMore like this7.3Family Ties6.6Family Matters7.4Happy Days6.6Growing Pains6.8Full House7.4ALF7.2Home Improvement7.1Saved by the Bell6.6Diff'rent Strokes8.4The Wonder Years6.6Who's the Boss?2.0The Rodfellows MovieStorylineEditDid you knowEditTriviaAt the beginning of the pilot, Sondra, the Huxtables' eldest daughter, was added as an afterthought. However, when Clair Huxtable mentions the couple's four children, they decide to add another child to represent the results of a good upbringing. The casting came down to 26-year-old Sabrina Le Beauf and 21-year-old Whitney Houston. LeBeauf was too old for the role, only ten years younger than Phylicia Rashad. However, Houston refused to sign a contract committing her to the show as she wanted to pursue her singing career. This forced the producer's hand, and LeBeauf was given the role of Sondra.GoofsIn the first season, Cliff's name was Clifford. In later seasons, his name was Heathcliff. In the first episode of the final season, Clair calls him Heathclifford.QuotesClair Huxtable: Cliff, why did we have four children?Cliff: Because we did not want five.Crazy creditsThe season after Lisa Bonet left the series, Bill Cosby can be seen holding

a photo of Bonet during the opening credits.Alternate versionsThe season 1 DVD set was made up of edited, syndication-length episodes missing about 2 minutes per episode from their original broadcast. It was only because of the consumer outcry that season 2 and beyond were released unedited. The "Complete Series" set includes all 8 seasons, including the first one, in the original uncut network versions.ConnectionsFeatured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: George Carlin/Keshia Knight Pulliam (1984)SoundtracksKiss MeComposed by Stu Gardner and Bill CosbyPerformed by Bobby McFerrin(season 4)User reviews108ReviewReviewFeatured review I always looked up to Bill Cosby as a father figure and role model.Back in the 80's "The, Cosby Show" was the number one show in America. Some felt the show went a little to far as showing a black family being to successful. The heads of the house were both rich and successful "Cliff" a doctor and Clair a lawyer. I enjoyed this show for the funny moments it brought. The adventures of the Huxtable kids always found entertaining never a dull moment was found with Sondra, Denise, Theo, and little Rudy. Most important the character of Bill Cosby that being Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable was the one to watch. I always looked at Bill and even his character as a role model for the good advice that was given. "Cliff" and even Bill Cosby always did listen and give great advice to a person. Both made great father figures, no wonder "The, Cosby Show" was such a hit and made Bill Cosby so popular and wealthy in the entertainment business. You can still watch the reruns of this hit series on TBS so watch your friend many times again that being Bill Cosby and Dr. Heathcliff.helpful•2817Brian-272May 29, 2001Top picksSign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendationsSign inDetailsEditRelease dateSeptember 20, 1984 (United States)Country of originUnited StatesLanguageEnglishAlso known asThe Bill Cosby ShowFilming locations10 Leroy Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(establishing shots of Huxtable Home)Production companiesBill CosbyCarsey-Werner CompanySee more company credits at IMDbProTechnical specsEditRuntime30 minutesColorColorAspect ratio1.33 : 14:3Related newsContribute to this pageSuggest an edit or add missing contentTop GapWhat is the Brazilian Portuguese language plot outline for The Cosby Show (1984)?AnswerSee more gapsLearn more about contributingEdit pageAdd episodeMore to explorePhotosThe Most Searched Stars on IMDbSee the galleryListIMDb Staff's 2024 Oscar PredictionsSee our predictionsListHillary's 6 Picks for March and BeyondSee the full listRecently viewedYou have no recently viewed pagesGet the IMDb AppSign in for more accessSign in for more accessGet the IMDb AppHelpSite IndexIMDbProBox Office MojoIMDb DeveloperPress RoomAdvertisingJobsConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyYour Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb, an Amazon company© 1990-2024 by IMDb.com, Inc.Back to top

Bill Cosby - Show, Age & Wife

Cosby - Show, Age & WifeSearchWomen’s HistoryHistory & CultureMusiciansMovies & TVAthletesArtistsPower & PoliticsBusinessScholars & EducatorsScientistsActivistsNotorious FiguresBIO BuysNewsletterPrivacy NoticeTerms Of UseSkip to ContentWomen’s HistoryMusiciansMovies & TVAthletesNewsletterFamous ActorsBill CosbyBill CosbyComedian 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.Updated: Jun 30, 2021Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images(1937-)Who Is Bill Cosby?Bill Cosby dropped out of high school to join the U.S. Navy, and later dropped out of college to become a stand-up comedian. Cosby's first acting assignment, in the espionage series I Spy (1965-68), made him the first Black actor to co-star in a leading dramatic role on network television, as well as the first to earn an Emmy Award. His most successful work, The Cosby Show, appeared on NBC from 1984 to 1992 and was the highest-rated sitcom for several consecutive years. Cosby’s legendary status was tarnished when numerous accusations of sexual misconduct surfaced in 2014. His trial for three counts of aggravated indecent assault ended with a deadlocked jury in June 2017, but he was found guilty after a retrial in April 2018.Early LifeCosby was born William Henry Cosby Jr. on July 12, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cosby, the oldest of four boys, grew up in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. At first, the Cosbys were able to get by, financially, but the family's money began to slip when Cosby's father, William Cosby Sr., began drinking heavily. After his father enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Cosby became like a parent to his brothers. Cosby's mother, Anna, worked cleaning houses. He and his family also ended up living in the Richard Allen Homes, a low-income housing project. At the age of 8, Cosby suffered a great loss when his brother James, the second oldest of the boys, died. With money very tight for his family, Cosby started shining shoes and worked at a supermarket during his middle school years. Despite their hardships, Cosby's mother stressed the value of education and learning. She often read books to Bill and his brothers, including the Bible and works by Mark Twain. A gifted storyteller himself, Cosby learned early on that humor could be a way to make friends and get what he wanted. Cosby excelled at making things up. As one of his teachers once noted, "William should become either a lawyer or an actor because he lies so well.'' In school, Cosby was bright but unmotivated. He liked to tell stories and jokes to his classmates more than he liked to do his schoolwork. One of his teachers encouraged him to put his performing talents to use in school plays, not in her classroom. At home, Cosby listened to a variety of radio programs and started imitating such comedians as Jerry Lewis. He also watched such television performers as Sid Caesar and Jack Benny whenever he could. While he was more interested in sports than academics — he was active on his school's track and football teams — Cosby was placed in a high school for gifted students after scoring high on an IQ test. But Cosby failed to apply himself and ended up failing tenth grade twice. He switched to Germantown High School, but the academic issues continued. In frustration, Cosby dropped out of high school. He worked several odd jobs before joining the U.S. Navy in 1956. During his military service, Cosby worked as a medical aide on ships, in several hospitals and at other facilities. He also joined the Navy's track team, where he excelled, especially in the high jump event. Regretting his decision to drop out of school, Cosby earned his high school equivalency diploma while in the service. After leaving the Navy, he went to Temple University via scholarship. While at Temple, Cosby landed a job as a bartender at a coffee house. He told jokes there, and eventually landed work filling in for the house comedian from time to time at a nearby club. Cosby also performed as a warm-up act for his cousin's radio show. He found inspiration in the works of such comedians as Dick Gregory, an African American comic who often talked about racial issues in his routines. Early in his career, Cosby discussed race in his act as well, but he eventually dropped it from his performances, choosing to focus on telling stories about more general and universal themes.'I Spy' and 'Fat Albert'Nearly halfway through his college career, Cosby decided to drop out to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He started performing at a place in Greenwich Village, New York, and he toured extensively, winning over fans. In 1963, Cosby made his first appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, which helped introduce him to a national audience. (Cosby would go on to appear on the show dozens of times.) He also landed a recording contract and that same year released his first comedy album, Bill Cosby Is a Very Funny Fellow ... Right! He won a Grammy Award (Best Comedy Performance) for his next effort, 1964's I Started Out as a Child. For the remainder of the 1960s, Cosby released hit album after hit album, winning another five Grammys. He would later pick up two more for his recordings for children as part of The Electric Company TV series. In 1965, Cosby also helped pave the way for African American TV performers with a leading role in a TV series. Portraying Alexander Scott, he starred with Robert Culp in the espionage series I Spy. The two spies pretended to be a professional tennis player (Culp) traveling with his coach (Cosby). The show ran for three years, and Cosby received three consecutive Emmy Awards for his work. Not long after I Spy ended, Cosby starred in his own sitcom. The Bill Cosby Show ran for two seasons, from 1969 to 1971, and featured the comedian as a gym teacher at a Los Angeles high school. A former aspiring teacher, Cosby went back to school at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Around the same time, he appeared on the educational children's series The Electric Company, and developed the animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, which he based on many of his childhood experiences. In 1977, Cosby received a doctorate in urban education from the university, having written his dissertation on Fat Albert. (Cosby had received the degree via nontraditional methods, with his screen work reportedly counting toward course credits.) On the big screen, Cosby enjoyed box-office success with the 1974 comedy Uptown Saturday Night, co-starring Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte, with Poitier directing. Continuing to attract big audiences, he appeared opposite Poitier in two more comedy hits, Let's Do It Again and A Piece of the Action, in 1975 and 1977, respectively.'The Cosby Show'Once again turning to his life for inspiration, Cosby began working on a new television series. The sitcom focused on an upper-middle-class African American couple with five children. Each of the children's characters shared some traits of their real-life counterparts. Married since 1964, Cosby and his real-life wife, Camille, had four daughters and one son. (Cosby originally wanted the show to be about a driver and his plumber wife, with Camille joining producers to push for the show to be about a doctor and attorney.) In 1984, The Cosby Show debuted to favorable reviews and strong ratings. Week after week, The Cosby Show drew audiences with its warm humor and believable situations. Cosby's character, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, became one of the most popular dads in television history. He also served as a parental figure to his young co-stars, including Sabrina Le Beauf, Lisa Bonet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe and Keshia Knight Pulliam, as well as Raven-Symoné and Erika Alexander, on set. Phylicia Rashad co-starred with Cosby as his wife, Clair. After being the highest-rated sitcom on TV for several years, the show finally ended its run in 1992. Over the show's eight-season run, Cosby found time for other projects: He appeared in several films, including Leonard Part 6 (1987) and Ghost Dad (1990). In 1986, Cosby achieved another career milestone — becoming a bestselling author. His reflections on parenting were included in the book Fatherhood, which sold millions of copies. His opus on aging, Time Flies (1987), also enjoyed huge sales. In addition, Cosby enjoyed great popularity as a pitchman, appearing in commercials for such products as JELL-O, for which he had served as a spokesman since 1974.After The Cosby Show, Cosby continued to work in television. He starred in The Cosby Mysteries, in which he played a retired criminologist who sometimes helped out a detective friend. Then in 1996, he returned to sitcoms with Cosby, re-teaming with former co-star Rashad. They were unable to obtain the same level of success as their earlier effort, but they did enjoy some popularity, staying on the air for four years.Personal LossWhile working on Cosby, the comedian experienced a deep personal loss. His only son, Ennis, was killed in 1997, shot to death while changing a tire on his car on the side of a California highway. Around the same time, Cosby was caught up in a paternity scandal. A young woman named Autumn Jackson claimed that Cosby was her father and tried to blackmail him for $40 million, saying that she would go to the tabloids if she didn't get the money. She was arrested and convicted of extortion, receiving a 26-month prison sentence. (The conviction was later overturned and then reinstated.) Cosby admitted that he had a brief encounter with Jackson's mother, but he claimed he was not Autumn's father.While coping with these difficult episodes, Cosby took on new professional challenges. He started a series of children's picture books featuring a character named Little Bill in 1997, which also became a children's TV program. A frequent speaker at commencement ceremonies, Cosby shared his advice in 1999's Congratulations! Now What?: A Book for Graduates. He took a serious look at the education system in 2000's American Schools: The $100 Billion Challenge, and paired up with his daughter Erika for 2003's Friends of a Feather: One of Life's Little Fables. Awards and Return to TVCosby has received numerous accolades for his work, including multiple Emmy, Grammy, NAACP and People's Choice awards. He was also honored with the 2002 Presidential Medal of Freedom, the 2003 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award and the 2009 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In November 2013, Bill Cosby returned to the small screen with a new special on Comedy Central, Far From Finished. Directed by Robert Townsend, the production marked the comedian's first concert special in three decades. Accusations of Sexual MisconductCosby made headlines in 2014, not for his comedy, but his alleged misconduct. Over the years, he had faced numerous accusations of sexual assault. Cosby did not have criminal charges filed against him, but he did settle with one of his accusers out of court in 2006 after she launched a civil suit. In 2014, comedian Hannibal Buress brought new attention to earlier allegations by stating that Cosby "raped women" in his routine, according to Vulture.com.After this incident, Cosby remained silent about these claims. More women soon came forth to claim that the comedian attacked them as well, including model Janice Dickinson. She told Entertainment Tonight that Cosby gave her wine and some type of pill before he allegedly raped her. These accusations led both NBC and Netflix to announce that they were dropping projects that they had with Cosby, with cancellations to come as well for his 2015 stand-up tour. Cosby did not respond directly to the claims. After a National Public Radio interview with Cosby in November 2014, a lawyer said in a statement that the comedian "won't dignify these allegations with any response." That December, as more accusations of sexual assault surfaced, Cosby spoke to a reporter about the news coverage of the controversy surrounding him. He said that "I only expect the Black media to uphold the standards of excellence in journalism and when you do that you have to go in with a neutral mind," according to the New York Post.Cosby's wife Camille stood by the comedian as well, issuing a statement in December as well where she positioned her husband as "kind" and "generous" and questioned the media's publishing of accounts from women whose backgrounds hadn't been vetted. Yet in 2015 more women came forth with charges of sexual assault, with there being ultimately dozens of other accusers with allegations of misconduct. Several women, including Dickinson, also filed defamation lawsuits against Cosby.Then in early July 2015, court documents from 2005 were allowed to be unsealed by a federal judge after an Associated Press request. Testimony from a civil suit issued by Andrea Constand revealed that Cosby had gotten hold of prescription quaaludes during the 1970s with the intention of giving the drugs to women before engaging in sexual activity. During the testimony, due to his attorney's objection, Cosby did not state whether he gave women the drugs without their knowledge. In light of the new information, the comedian did not immediately issue a public statement. Later in the month, The New York Times reported on a related deposition in which Cosby spoke of meetings with a variety of women, admitting to giving drugs as part of his interactions and sexual pursuits. In late July 2015, New York Magazine ran a multimedia cover story that photographed and individually interviewed 35 of the women who had encounters with Cosby, some of whom were in their teens at the time. The essays have similar details, with most of the women stating that they were drugged without their awareness or consent. Some of the interviewees also recount being directly assaulted. "We must ask ourselves if the lesson we want to teach our kids is that, again, a woman's voice and body are not valuable or precious or valid," said model/actress Beverly Johnson to People, having also been featured in the New York Mag article. Johnson had stated in a Vanity Fair essay that Cosby had also surreptitiously drugged her during the days of The Cosby Show. "I know my truth, and I hope for a society that is sensitive to the protection of women, regardless of the stakes."Cosby was to be deposed by Dickinson's team in relation to her defamation suit, but in late November Cosby's attorneys filed a request to have the deposition put on hold. Then in mid-December, in response to a group of seven women suing him for defamation via a Massachusetts court, Cosby filed a federal countersuit stating that said plaintiffs are making "malicious, opportunistic, and false and defamatory" charges. Days later, Cosby sued Johnson for defamation over her allegations of attempted assault. As a result of the disturbing accusations, numerous colleges revoked honorary degrees awarded to Cosby. Additionally, a statue of the comedian was removed from Disney’s MGM Hollywood Studios park in July 2015.Arrest and Criminal TrialAlthough more than 50 women came forward with claims that the legendary comedian and actor had sexually violated and/or drugged them, Cosby managed to fend off the accusations. However, on December 30, 2015, a warrant was issued for Cosby's arrest for the alleged drugging and sexual assault of Andrea Constand in January 2004, a month shy of when the statute of limitations to file legal action would have expired.On May 24, 2016, a judge in Pennsylvania determined there was enough evidence for the sexual assault case to proceed with a criminal trial. Following pretrial hearings in December, the trial was scheduled to begin the following spring, with Cosby facing a prison sentence of up to 30 years over three counts of aggravated indecent assault.In June 2017, Constand took the stand to testify about her relationship with Cosby and her version of events. She said she viewed the older comedian as a mentor and, as a gay woman, she had no interest in a romantic relationship. However, during the night in question, she said he provided three pills to help her relax and then proceeded to force himself on her when she was "paralyzed" and unable to resist. The defense countered by highlighting some of the inconsistencies in her explanation and asked why she continued to maintain contact with Cosby if her accounts of being violated were true.Although testimonies and closing arguments were delivered within six days, it soon became clear that the jury was having difficulty reaching a verdict, as they requested to review evidence multiple times. On June 17, with the jury deadlocked on all three counts following 52 hours of deliberations, the judge declared a mistrial.Afterward, Cosby's publicist declared the result a "total victory" and lauded his client's restored legacy. However, the prosecution team rejected that depiction of the outcome and promised to bring Cosby back to trial.In January 2018, while awaiting the retrial, Cosby took the stage at Philadelphia's LaRose Jazz Club for his first public performance since May 2015. Appearing as part of a program honoring jazz musician Tony Williams, Cosby told stories, joked about his diminished eyesight and even played drums with a band, declining to talk about the sexual assault case afterward. The following month, Cosby suffered another devastating loss with the announcement that his daughter Ensa had died from renal disease at age 44.RetrialWith his retrial scheduled to begin in April 2018, Cosby's team unsuccessfully sought a 90-day delay after the court agreed to allow the testimony of five women who, along with Constand, had accused Cosby of assault. The defense then attempted to replace Judge Steven T. O’Neill, whose wife had donated to a women's group that planned to rally on behalf of Constand.The start of the retrial brought the revelation that Cosby had paid his accuser $3.38 million to settle the sexual assault lawsuit she filed in 2005. In his opening statement, prosecuting attorney Kevin Steele told jurors that Constand only sued after it appeared that Cosby would not face charges for his actions, though the defense seized on that transaction as evidence that she was motivated to squeeze as much money as possible out of her former mentor.The day before Constand's scheduled appearance, model Janice Dickinson was among the five additional women who testified to Cosby's pattern of drugging and assault. Recalling a 1982 incident at Lake Tahoe, she said the famed comedian gave her a pill for cramps during dinner, and later she was unable to move after he climbed on her in his hotel room. Dickinson said she "wanted to punch him in the face" when confronting him about it the following day.Cosby's team sought to highlight the inconsistencies in Constand's account of events, and even produced a former colleague of hers who testified that they once had a discussion about falsely accusing rich people of indiscretions to earn a payout. Constand denied having any such conversation.On April 26, one day after beginning deliberations, the jury found Cosby guilty on all three counts of aggravated indecent assault. The 80-year-old, who looked down when the verdict was announced, then unleashed a reported "expletive-laden rant" at Steele, after the district attorney called him a flight risk and asked for bail to be revoked.Cosby's lead lawyer said they would appeal. "We are very disappointed by the verdict," he said. "We don’t believe Mr. Cosby is guilty of anything."Due to the verdict, Cosby's name and statue were removed from Television Academy's Hall of Fame and the actor was expelled from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.On September 25, 2018, Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in Philadelphia in 2004. Judge O’Neill called Cosby a “sexually violent predator” and declared, "It is time for justice. Mr. Cosby, this has all circled back to you. The time has come."Cosby filed a formal appeal in June 2019, arguing that it was improper for the judge to permit the testimony of the five women to bolster Constand's case. Late that year, he made headlines for his first interview since being incarcerated, during which he said he would rather serve the full 10-year sentence than to show remorse for crimes he didn't commit. In June 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed on to hear the appeal.In June 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Cosby’s sex assault conviction. Cosby will be released from prison.QUICK FACTSName: Bill CosbyBirth Year: 1937Birth date: July 12, 1937Birth State: PennsylvaniaBirth City: PhiladelphiaBirth Country: United StatesGender: MaleBest Known For: 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.IndustriesTelevisionAstrological Sign: CancerSchoolsUniversity of Massachusetts (Amherst)Temple UniversityInteresting FactsAfter originally dropping out of high school, Bill Cosby went on to get his Bachelor's Degree from Temple University and a PhD from the University of Massachusetts.Bill Cosby was the first African American male to win a Primetime Emmy Award for I Spy.Fact CheckWe strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us!CITATION INFORMATIONArticle Title: Bill Cosby BiographyAuthor: Biography.com EditorsWebsite Name: The Biography.com websiteUrl: https://www.biography.com/actors/bill-cosbyAccess Date: Publisher: A&E; Television NetworksLast Updated: June 30, 2021Original Published Date: April 3, 2014QUOTESI guess the real reason that my wife and I had children is the same reason that Napoleon had for invading Russia: it seemed like a good idea at the time.I think if a 30-year-old Bill Cosby sat on stage with a 72-year-old Bill Cosby, they would enjoy each other.My observations are not bread crumbs. They do not dissolve. They are on record, on film printed in books, and found on the Internet. I am happy to share them. For this I was born.When I say I don't care about white people, I mean let them say what they want to say. What can they say to me that’s worse than what their grandfather said?I don't spend my hours worrying how to slip a social message into my act.I find [acting] challenging but not that hard—as long as I get enough sleep and learn my lines.Things from real life are the things that get people laughing.I watch an awful lot of television and I get a little tired of what I see….We have about six television sets in our house, and it's less expensive for me to do a television series than it is for me to throw them all out.Every comedian can carry in his arsenal [profanity] that can get him out of trouble any time he's in trouble. But the real challenge is to be basically, genuinely funny without needing to go to the cheap laugh.I think I'm similar in my comedy to the way jazz musicians work. After you play a song through once, the solos start. I treat each of my characters as a song, and I start soloing when the character comes into the plot.I want to show the happiness within our people….I'm going to take ['The Cosby Show'] and make it last as long as I can to show Black people that they have something to be proud of.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowFamous ActorsDwayne JohnsonChris HemsworthAl PacinoLupita Nyong'oAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMahershala AliMichael KeatonMichelle PfeifferJessica LangeRita MorenoGet to Know Oscar Nominee Da'Vine Joy RandolphAustin ButlerLily GladstoneAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowAbout Biography.comNewsletterContact UsOther Hearst SubscriptionsA Part of Hearst Digital MediaWe may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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entertainers and comedians. William Henry Cosby, Jr. was born on July

12, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Anna Pearl (Hite), a maid

and William Henry Cosby, Sr., a U.S. Navy sailor. After 10th grade, Cosby

joined the Navy and completed high school through a correspondence

course. He later took up an athletics scholarship at Temple University,

supporting himself during his studies by tending bar, where his easy

going style and witty joking with the clientèle prompted suggestions

that he try stand-up comedy. This he did and was soon to be discovered

by the legendary Carl Reiner.In his early twenties, he appeared on many well-known variety programs

including

Toast of the Town (1948). His big break came in 1965 when he

appeared as "Alexander Scott" in

I Spy (1965), winning numerous Emmys

for his performance. He later appeared in

The Bill Cosby Show (1969),

playing a teacher, although originally the show only lasted for two

years. He then created a Filmation cartoon based on many of his high

school buddies including Weird Harold, Dumb Donald, Mushmouth, and

others: the show was, of course,

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972).

The theme was humorous but also focused on Cosby's more educational

side. He studied for many years during his career in the 1960s and

1970s, and he received a doctorate in Education from the University of

Massachusetts. Cosby also starred in some highly successful movies such

Uptown Saturday Night (1974),

Let's Do It Again (1975),

A Piece of the Action (1977),

Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976),

and California Suite (1978).

During his early years he also made some comedy albums that sold very

well; his most notable comedy song being "Little Old Man." He was one

of the original cast members of

The Electric Company (1971),

and he was featured in the series

Pinwheel (1976) during the late

1970s and then appeared in the mediocre

The Devil and Max Devlin (1981).In 1984, 'Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids' stopped production, and

The Cosby Show (1984)

commenced. The show was originally intended to follow a blue-collar

family, but finally ended up portraying a white-collar family. It was

originally rejected by ABC, accepted by a then-floundering NBC, and was

an almost instant success. From 1985 to 1987 the show broke viewing

records, with Cosby becoming perhaps the strongest driving force in

television during the eighties. Despite this great success, he arguably

created his own downfall. The Cosby Show led what was considered by

many at that time to be the best night of television: the line-up

included Night Court (1984),

Hill Street Blues (1981),

and Family Ties (1982), which all

followed The Cosby Show.Cosby was dissatisfied with the way minorities were portrayed on

television. He produced the TV series

A Different World (1987)

and insisted that this program should follow the Cosby Show, rather

than Family Ties. A Different World was set in an historically Black

college and concentrated on young people and education. Impact was felt

on the show immediately; at its peak, the Cosby Show logged an

estimated 70 million viewers. However, after the scheduling reshuffle,

the show lost roughly 20% of its massive audience. However, Cosby was

still riding high in the early nineties until massive competition from

The Simpsons (1989).The Cosby Show finally ended in 1992, conceding to

The Simpsons (1989), with the

final production considered to be one of the highest-rated shows of the

season and featured a pleading Cosby asking for peace in riot-torn Los

Angeles during the height of the

Rodney King riots. Cosby never

seemed able to top the success of the Cosby Show; his film

Leonard Part 6 (1987) was

considered to be one of the worst American films in history and may

have contributed in part to his downfall as a film actor, along with

his performance in Ghost Dad (1990). He

did attempt a minor comeback in 1996 starring in the

Robin Williams film

Jack (1996), which was directed by

Francis Ford Coppola; and in

another show, Cosby (1996), (starring

Phylicia Rashad, who appeared as his

wife in the previous Cosby Show). Since then he has produced films such

as Men of Honor (2000), and shows

including Little Bill (1999).Sadly, his son Ennis was murdered in 1997. Throughout the years, Bill

Cosby has taken a socially conscious tone, often associated with family

values, coupled with a distinctly urban spin on his style.BornJuly 12, 1937More at IMDbProContact infoAgent infoResumeBornJuly 12, 1937IMDbProStarmeterSee rankAdd to listView contact info at IMDbProWon 5 Primetime Emmys74 wins & 31 nominations totalPhotos377Known for: The Cosby Show7.4TV SeriesDr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable1984–1992 • 197 epsLeonard Part 62.2Leonard Parker1987I Spy7.2TV SeriesAlexander Scott1965–1968 • 82 epsThe Bill Cosby Show6.1TV SeriesChet Kincaid1969–1971 • 52 epsCreditsEditActor46Writer24Music Department10Producer29Soundtrack8Additional Crew7Composer4Director3Archive Sound1Self289Thanks14Archive Footage113IMDbProExpand belowActorPrevious46The Rodfellows Movie2.0Albert (uncredited)2020A Very Cosby Thanksgiving3.4ShortBill Cosby (voice)2013Fat Albert4.4Bill Cosby2004Sylvia's Path3.0TV MovieNarrator (voice)2002Little Bill6.3TV SeriesCaptain Brainstorm (voice)2000–20023 episodesCosby6.2TV SeriesHilton Lucas1996–200095 episodesBecker7.3TV SeriesHilton Lucas (uncredited)19991 episodeTouched by an Angel6.0TV SeriesPhil1997–19992 episodesJack5.8Lawrence Woodruff1996The Cosby Mysteries4.6TV SeriesGuy Hanks1994–199518 episodesI Spy Returns4.8TV MovieAlexander Scott1994The Cosby Mysteries4.8TV MovieGuy Hanks1994The Meteor Man5.2Marvin1993Bradymania: A Very Brady Special5.8TV Movie1993The Cosby Show7.4TV SeriesDr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable1984–1992197 episodesSee allWriterPrevious24Bill Cosby: A Juggling TributeShortco-writer2014Bill Cosby: 774.0VideoWriter2014A Very Cosby Thanksgiving3.4ShortWriter2013Bill Cosby: Far from Finished6.7TV SpecialWriter (uncredited)2013Fatherhood5.0TV Seriesbased on the book bycreator2004–200524 episodesFat Albert4.4written by (as William H. Cosby Jr. Ed.D.)2004Little Bill6.3TV Seriesbased on the book bybased on the books bycreated by1999–200312 episodesThe Cosby Show: A Look Back6.5TV MovieWriter2002Bill Cosby: Mr. Sapolsky, with Love6.7VideoWriter (as William H. Cosby)1996A Different World7.0TV Seriescreated by (creator, as William Cosby Jr. Ed.D.)1987–1993144 episodesThe Cosby Show7.4TV Seriescreated by (creator)1984–1992197 episodesTwo FriendsVideoWriter1990Leonard Part 62.2story1987Bill Cosby: 496.9VideoWriter1987Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids6.7TV Seriescreated by (creator)1980–19853 episodesSee allMusic DepartmentPrevious10Fatherhood5.0TV Seriescomposer: theme music2004–200524 episodesLittle Bill6.3TV Seriescomposer: theme music1999–200311 episodesCosby6.2TV Seriescomposer: theme music1996–200095 episodesA Different World7.0TV Seriescomposer: theme music1987–1993144 episodesYou Bet Your Life4.3TV Seriescomposer: theme music1992–19933 episodesThe Cosby Show7.4TV Seriescomposer: theme musictheme by1984–1992197 episodesPete's Place7.2TV Seriesvocalist: opening theme song (1983)1983Bill Cosby: Himself8.1composer: song "It Was a Good Idea at the Time"1983Now You See It7.9TV Seriescomposer: Chump Change (uncredited)19741 episodeThe Bill Cosby Show6.1TV Seriescomposer: theme "Hikky Burr"1969Videos31Full Movie 3:52Bill Cosby: A Juggling TributeClip 1:04The Cosby Show: Clip -- Cliff's Eating HabitsClip 3:07Liberty, Friends, and the Pursuit of EducationTrailer 2:35TrailerTrailer 0:55TrailerTrailer 2:44TrailerTrailer 0:30Official TrailerTrailer 2:15Official TrailerTrailer 2:09Uptown Saturday NightTrailer 1:12Fat Albert and the Cosby KidsTrailer 2:08A Piece of the ActionTrailer 2:24The Savoy KingPersonal detailsEditOfficial sitesLast.fmMySpaceAlternative namesBill & CamiellaHeight1.83 mBornJuly 12, 1937Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USASpouseCamille O. CosbyJanuary 25, 1964 - present (5 children)ChildrenEnnis CosbyParentsAnna Pearl Cosby (Hite)RelativesRussell Cosby(Sibling)Other worksTV commercial: City of Philadelphia.Publicity listings3 Biographical Movies2 Print Biographies6 Portrayals6 Interviews155 Articles4 Pictorials29 Magazine Cover PhotosDid you knowEditTriviaWife Camille O. Cosby (nee Hanks) is related to Tom Hanks, and both share lineage with Abraham Lincoln through Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks.Quotes[on his murdered son, Ennis] He was my hero.TrademarksStories of his childhood and fatherhood.NicknameThe CosSalaryCosby (1996)$1,000,000 /episode (1996)FAQ13Powered by AlexaHow old is Bill Cosby?When was Bill Cosby born?Where was Bill Cosby born?Related newsContribute to this pageSuggest an edit or add missing contentLearn more about contributingEdit pageMore to explorePhotosThe Most Searched Stars on IMDbSee the galleryListIMDb Staff's 2024 Oscar PredictionsSee our predictionsAdd demo reel with IMDbProMake your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reelUpload your demo reelAdd demo reel with IMDbProMake your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reelUpload your demo reelHow much have you seen?Keep track of how much of Bill Cosby’s work you have seen. 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Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years

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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 guilty in April of three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004.

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Bill Cosby's mugshot released, moved to state prison

On Tuesday afternoon, Bill Cosby was processed at the Montgomery Correctional Facility in Eagleville, Pennsylvania after being sentenced to 3-10 years in a state prison. He was also fined $25,000 plus the costs of prosecution.

Not long after, Cosby was then moved to State Correctional Institution at Phoenix, a state prison, for diagnostic and intake. There, his needs and health issues will be evaluated as officials decide which prison best suits him overall.

This process, which every inmate in the state prison system goes through, could take anywhere from weeks to months, Amy Worden of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections told CNN last week. Several factors go into this overall evaluation, including the prisoner’s age and Sexually Violent Predator assessment.

“The department of corrections has had high profile inmates before, and I’m sure we’ll have them again, so it’s not that much out of the ordinary,” Worden said.

“He’ll be treated like other inmates.”

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Cosby accuser on verdict: "It's a hallelujah moment"

Cosby accuser Lili Bernard, an actress who said Cosby drugged and raped her, told CNN that today’s verdict was a “hallelujah moment” for her despite feeling “mixed emotions” over its length.

“This is a momentous decision in the me-too era,” Bernard said. She added:

“It’s incredibly important. I do have mixed emotions. On the one hand I feel absolutely elated that justice was served. On the other hand I also feel disappointed because clearly the three-year minimum sentence does not adequately reflect the havoc this man, this rapist, has inflicted on so many women including myself.”

“It does indicate there is now a shift in the legal system that is now going to reflect modern culture and that now women’s voices are being believed and women’s lives are being valued.”

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"It's a hallelujah moment," says Cosby accuser Lili Bernard in response to Bill Cosby being sentenced to jail time. "This is a momentous, historic sentencing in the #MeToo era" https://t.co/7LdEV86LPC pic.twitter.com/gWj0uWoWT9— CNN News Central (@NewsCentralCNN) September 25, 2018

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Cosby representatives claim trial was "most racist and sexist" in US history

Bill Cosby’s PR representatives read out statements following the sentencing, decrying a “sex war” and referencing Jesus.

“I believe and think it is important to point out that this has been the most racist and sexist trial in the history of the United States,” said Andrew Wyatt, Cosby’s publicist. He claimed that some of those who testified against Cosby were “white women who make money off of accusing black men of being sexual predators.”

Wyatt also tied Cosby’s verdict to the accusations leveled against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, claiming both were victims in a “sex war.” He did not elaborate.

Wyatt later referenced the persecution of Jesus, saying, Cosby “knows that these are lies. They persecuted Jesus and look what happened. Not saying Mr. Cosby’s Jesus, but we know what this country has done to black men for centuries.”

Ebonee Benson, another PR representative, read a statement on behalf of Cosby’s wife, Camille Cosby. Camille was not in court for the sentencing.

Camille’s statement decried “falsified evidence,” claiming that Cosby had not been granted his right to a fair trial.

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Prosecutor: Bill Cosby hid behind his character, Cliff Huxtable. But that was fiction.

Bill Cosby was able to hide his crimes for decades behind his fame and fortune, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said at a press conference following the sentencing.

The comedian once known as America’s Dad was especially able to hide behind wholesome character on “The Cosby Show,” Dr. Cliff Huxtable, Steele said.

“It was a seminal character on TV, and so was the family, but it was fiction,” Steele said.

He continued:

“Before Bill Cosby became a convicted felon taken away in handcuffs and began paying for his crimes, a lot of people believed that’s who he was … He used his acting skills that endearing TV personal to win over his victims and then keep them silent about what he did to them.”

Steele said the “real” Bill Cosby has finally been revealed.

“Finally, Bill Cosby has been unmasked, and we saw the real man as he is headed off to prison,” he said.

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Gloria Allred on Cosby verdict: "Judgment day has come"

Gloria Allred, an attorney who represented some of Cosby’s accusers, applauded the “just outcome” in a statement after the sentencing.

“This has been a long journey to justice for all of the accusers, particularly for Andrea Constand and for her family. And we respect the fact that they have undergone and endured this journey to justice,” Allred said, speaking to reporters.

“This is a very important day. Judgment day has come.”

“Mr. Cosby has shown no remorse, and there has been no justice for many of the accusers who were barred from a court by the arbitrary time limits imposed by the statute of limitations,” she added, praising the accusers who were “brave enough to speak to law enforcement.”

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Bill Cosby leaves court in handcuffs

From CNN’s Aaron Cooper

Bill Cosby was just escorted out of the courtroom after being sentenced. He was seen leaving in handcuffs after Judge Steven O’Neill denied him bail.

“This is a serious crime he was convicted for. This is a sexual assault crime,” the judge said. The courtroom has been cleared.

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Andrea Constand leaves the courthouse

Andrea Constand, the woman Bill Cosby was convicted of sexually assaulting, smiled as she left the courtroom today.

She stopped to hug another woman on her way out.

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Judge denies bail to Bill Cosby

Judge O’Neill has denied bail to Bill Cosby, according to a tweet from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office.

Judge denies bail to Bill Cosby.— Montgomery County DA (@MontcopaDA) September 25, 2018

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Bill Cosby's judge: "No one is above the law"

From CNN's Aaron Cooper

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In handing down his ruling to Bill Cosby today, Judge O’Neill said no one is above the law. He also referenced how brave Andrea Constand, who Cosby was convicted to sexually assaulting, was through this whole process.

“No one is above the law, and no one should be treated differently or disproportionally,” Judge Steven O’Neill said.

Cosby would be sentenced regardless of “who he is or who he was,” O’Neill said.

“I have given great weight to the victim impact testimony in this case, and it was powerful,” he added.

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Cosby accuser: I'm happy the judge sentenced him accordingly

Kathy McKee, a former actress who has accused Cosby of raping her, told CNN that listening to the news about Bill Cosby’s sentencing stirs up some “very difficult and deep emotions.”

Still, she said she is happy Judge Steven O’Neill sentenced Cosby accordingly and is grateful to Andrea Constand “for standing strong.”

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Judge to Cosby: "The day has come, the time has come"

From CNN’s Aaron Cooper

Judge Steven O’Neill handed down Bill Cosby’s sentence in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania court Tuesday afternoon at 2:10 pm.

“This was a serious crime,” he said. “Mr. Cosby this has all circled back to you. The day has come, the time has come.”

Cosby, who is now 81, was convicted of assaulting Constand in his Pennsylvania home 14 years ago.

The defense earlier indicated it will appeal the conviction.

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JUST IN: Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison

From CNN's Aaron Cooper and Eric Levenson

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Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison on Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand.

Cosby, 81, faced a maximum of 10 years in prison after prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to merge the three counts of his conviction into one for sentencing purposes.

The DA tweeted:

Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison.— Montgomery County DA (@MontcopaDA) September 25, 2018

Prosecutors asked for a sentence of five to 10 years in prison. However, Cosby’s defense attorney asked for a sentence of house arrest, citing Cosby’s advanced age and blindness.

Once a groundbreaking actor known as “America’s Dad,” Cosby was accused by dozens of women of drugging and sexually assaulting them over his decades as a powerful media figure.

Cosby was convicted in April of three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and assaulting Constand at his home in 2004, in the first high-profile celebrity criminal trial of the #MeToo era.

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Cosby will be sentenced soon. Here are the guidelines.

From CNN's Eric Levenson

Bill Cosby faces a maximum of 10 years after prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to merge the three counts of his conviction into one for sentencing purposes. (Judge O’Neill announced that the charges had been merged into one because they all stem from the same event.)

The state sentencing guidelines indicate 22 to 36 months in prison, plus or minus 12 months because of aggravating or mitigating circumstances.

An important note: The judge does not have to stick to the guidelines — he can issue a smaller or larger sentence, depending on various factors, with the maximum set at 10 years.

Prosecutors have asked for a sentence of five to 10 years in prison. However, Cosby’s defense attorney asked for a sentence of house arrest, citing Cosby’s advanced age and blindness.

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Cosby will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. ET when court resumes from break

From CNN’s Aaron Cooper

Bill Cosby will be sentenced at 1:30 when court resumes.

Cosby did not address the court in his sentencing hearing. His attorney Joseph Green told the court Cosby did not want to speak.

Judge Steven O’Neill questioned to make sure he understood that decision. Cosby answered in a loud, clear “Yes”

Later he said he didn’t need to talk to his lawyer any more about that issue. “I do not need any more discussion on that,” Cosby said.

Commonwealth attorney Stewart Ryan proceeded to ask a series of questions to Cosby to confirm he understood that he had been convicted of the crime, and some of the requirements like mandatory registration and reporting to the police.

“If I went from a city to another city, do I have to - even if it’s just overnight - I have to get in touch with the state police,” Cosby asked Ryan. Ryan directed him to talk to his lawyers, but after a brief explanation Cosby said he understood.

Later, Cosby asked for more clarification on another question, which Ryan provided. Cosby then said he understood.

On one question about victim notification, Cosby asked Ryan if he had to notify Constand. Ryan corrected him and said it would happen through the program. “Good. Good. Yes,” Cosby responded.

If Cosby changes residences he will have to register.

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Sentencing memorandum asks Cosby to be jailed for "the maximum allowed by law"

From CNN’s Sarah Jorgensen and Aaron Cooper

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania submitted the attached Sentencing Memorandum to the court regarding Bill Cosby’s sentence. They are asking for 5-10 years imprisonment, $25,000 fine, and funds to pay for the costs of prosecution.

“A sober view of this case and this defendant, without any regard to emotion or sympathy, can mean only one just sentence, and that is the maximum allowed by law. The Commonwealth respectfully requests that this Court impose a sentence of 5 to 10 years’ imprisonment, a $25,000 fine, and costs of prosecution,” the document states.

Here are some other key lines:

“Defendant’s crime was more than just a physical sexual assault. He violated Ms. Constand’s trust, which, unbeknownst to her, he spent time and energy cultivating with the specific intent of having sexual contact with her. He also abused his power. Defendant used his age, his stature at Temple University, and, of course, his acting success and public persona to facilitate his drug-induced sexual assault. The totality of his crime was severe. His sentence should reflect that.”

“These assaults spanned decades and demonstrate an ingrained pattern of criminality. There is no indication the defendant’s behavior will stop merely because he has been convicted.”

“Moreover, the defendant has never accepted responsibility for his crime, nor has he shown any remorse. Quite the opposite, he tried to silence Ms. Constand with money because he was concerned about his own potential financial harm if news of the assault became public.”

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Judge determines Cosby is classified as a "sexually violent predator"

From CNN's Aaron Cooper

Judge Steven O’Neill has ruled Bill Cosby will be classified as a “sexually violent predator.”

The “Sexually violent predator” status – sometimes written as SVP – requires lifetime registration, lifetime mandatory sex offender counseling with a treatment provider and notification of the community that a “sexually violent predator” lives in the area.

It does not impact the length of the actual sentence. The sentencing hearing continues in Montgomery County Pennsylvania.

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5 powerful lines from Andrea Constand's victim impact statement

From CNN’s Sarah Jorgensen

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Andrea Constand submitted the attached victim impact statement to the court for Bill Cosby’s sentencing, which was not read aloud in court.

She took the stand Monday afternoon during the first day of Cosby’s sentencing proceedings, speaking briefly: “I have testified, I have given you my victim impact statement. You heard me, the jury heard me and Mr. Cosby heard me. All I’m asking for is justice as the court sees fit.”

Here are a few powerful lines:

On why she didn’t report at the time: “The shame was overwhelming. Self-doubt and confusion kept me from turning to my family or friends as I normally did. I felt completely alone, unable to trust anyone, including myself.”

On interacting with Cosby after the assault: “I was in the basketball office at Temple and was required to interact with Mr. Cosby…The sound of his voice over the phone felt like a knife going through my guts. The sight of the man who drugged me and sexually assaulted me coming into the basketball office filled me with dread.”

On a “slander campaign” in the media: “…I was called a gold-digger, a con artist, and a pathological liar. My hard-working middle class parents were accused of trying to get money from a rich and famous man.”

On the deposition during the civil trial: “…I had to relive every moment of the sexual assault in horrifying detail in front of Mr. Cosby and his lawyers. I felt traumatized all over again and was often in tears. I had to watch Cosby make jokes and attempt to degrade and diminish me, while his lawyers belittled and sneered at me.”

On the long list of Cosby’s accusers: “We may never know the full extent of his double life as a sexual predator but his decades-long reign of terror as a serial rapist is over.”

On the assault’s lingering impact: “When the sexual assault happened, I was a young woman brimming with confidence and looking forward to a future bright with possibilities. Now, almost 15 years later, I’m a middle-aged woman who’s been stuck in a holding pattern for most of her adult life, unable to heal fully or to move forward.

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4 things to expect in court today

From CNN's Eric Levenson

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It’s the second day of Bill Cosby’s sentencing hearing. We’re not exactly sure how the day will play out — there’s no formal schedule set — but here are four things we expect to happen today:

The defense is expected to call a witness to testify about whether Cosby should be labeled a “sexually violent predator” (Prosecutors called their witness yesterday)

Judge Steven T. O’Neill will rule on whether Cosby should be labeled a sexually violent predator.

Cosby will have an opportunity to speak.

The judge will issue a sentence to Cosby. He faces up to 10 years in prison after prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to merge the three counts of his conviction into one for sentencing purposes.

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The woman Cosby was convicted of assaulting is at the courthouse today

From CNN’s Aaron Cooper

Andrea Constand arrives at court.

Several of Bill Cosby’s accusers are at the courthouse — including some who testified against him.

Andrea Constand, the woman Cosby was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting, is among them.

Several jurors from the trial are in the overflow room to watch the sentencing.

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Cosby has arrived at the courthouse

Bill Cosby arrives for a second day of a sentencing hearing at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

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Bill Cosby just arrived to Pennsylvania court where he is expected to be sentenced Tuesday.

He had potentially faced up to 30 years in prison, but after prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to merge the three counts of his conviction into one, he now faces up to 10 years.

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Cosby had faced 30 years in prison. Now, it's down to 10.

From CNN's Eric Levenson and Aaron Cooper

Bill Cosby had potentially faced up to 30 years in prison, but he now faces a maximum of 10 years after prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to merge the three counts of his conviction into one for sentencing purposes.

Here’s where things stand now, as we enter day two of the sentencing:

What prosecutors want: Prosecutors asked a judge on Monday to sentence Cosby to five to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, saying he had shown “no remorse” for his actions.

What the defense wants: Cosby’s attorney, Joseph P. Green, asked for a sentence of house arrest, citing Cosby’s advanced age and blindness.

What to watch today: The sentence is expected to come on Tuesday after Judge Steven T. O’Neill decides whether Cosby should be classified a “sexually violent predator.” The determination would require him to register with state police and submit to sex-offender counseling and notification for life.

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Our live coverage has ended, but we’ll be back tomorrow for day two of Bill Cosby’s sentencing hearing. You can scroll through the posts below to see how the day unfolded, or you can read more here

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What Cosby's victim, and her family, told the court

From CNN's Aaron Cooper

Andrea Constand arrives at the sentencing hearing for the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby

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In court today, Andrea Constand and her family read their victim impact statements. (Cosby was found guilty in April of three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Constand in 2004.)

Constand spoke for just a few seconds in a clear unemotional voice.

“I have testified, I have given you my victim impact statement. You heard me, the jury heard me and Mr. Cosby heard me. All I’m asking for is justice as the court sees fit,” she said.

Gianna Constand, Constand’s mother, said she has “lost the ability to trust anybody” and watched friends and loved ones disappear from her life.

“Our lives became one of a roller coaster ride that never came to an end,” she said

Andy Constand, her father, also spoke about how the attack affected the whole family.

“The thought of what happened to my daughter Andrea will always be with me forever like a dark cloud hanging over my head,” he said.

And Constand’s oldest sister, Diana Parsons, called her little sister her hero.

“After everything she has been through, she still walks around with a smile on her face and a positive attitude,” she said.

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Judge in Cosby case merges counts for sentencing

From CNN's Aaron Cooper

Judge Steven O’Neill announced all three counts have merged for sentencing in the Bill Cosby case because they all stem for the same event.

The sentencing guidelines indicate 22 – 36 months, plus or minus 12 months because of the aggravating or mitigating circumstances.

The court has received written victim impact statements from Andrew Constand, her father Andrew Constandt, her mother Gianna Constand and her sister Dianna Parsons. Those written victim impact statements are not public though each took the stand and addressed the court Monday.

The defense did not call any witnesses, but Cosby could take the stand tomorrow.

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Court's done for the day

From CNN's Aaron Cooper

Day one of Bill Cosby’s sentencing hearing just wrapped up.

Lawyers spent part of the morning arguing over whether it’s constitutional to label Cosby a “sexually violent predator” (SVP) and make him register as a sex offender.

A defense witness in the matter was unable to be reached, so the court couldn’t continue with the SVP hearing — and the actual sentencing can’t take place until after the SVP hearing (However, there can be sentencing testimony prior to that).

Court will resume tomorrow.

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Photo: Bill Cosby walks from courtroom during break

Bill Cosby is led from the courtroom during a break by his spokesman Andrew Wyatt at the Montgomery County Courthouse, during his sexual assault trial sentencing September 24, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

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Court is on break until 1:30 p.m. ET

From CNN's Aaron Cooper

The Pennsylvania courtroom where Bill Cosby is being sentenced is on break until 1:30 p.m. ET.

Proceedings are underway in Montgomery County to sentence the 81-year-old comedian on three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004. He was convicted in April.

Lawyers have been arguing over whether it’s constitutional to make Cosby register as a sex offender. Judge Steven T. O’Neill has not yet ruled on whether Cosby will be subjected to the sex offender designation.

Kristen Dudley, a psychologist and a member of the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board, testified in state court that Cosby should be labeled a “sexually violent predator” because he has a mental disorder that involves urges toward non-consenting women. Dudley finished her examination just before the break.

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Bill Cosby has a mental disorder and is likely to reoffend, state argues

From CNN's Eric Levenson and Aaron Cooper

Bill Cosby returns to the courtroom after a break with his spokesman Andrew Wyatt at the Montgomery County Courthouse

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Bill Cosby should be labeled a “sexually violent predator” because he has a mental disorder that involves urges toward non-consenting women, a prosecution expert said Monday during the comedian’s sentencing hearing on three counts of sexual assault.

“The behaviors are beyond their controls, so they are urged to act on it. He is likely to reoffend,” Kristen Dudley, a psychologist and a member of the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board, testified in state court.

Judge Steven T. O’Neill has not yet ruled on whether Cosby will be subjected to the sex offender designation. Proceedings are underway in Montgomery County to sentence the 81-year-old comedian on three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004. He was convicted in April.

A state panel had advised that Cosby should be classified as a “sexually violent predator,” which would require him to register with state police and submit to sex offender counseling and community notification for life.

Cosby declined to participate in the evaluation by Dudley, who said she came to her determination by reviewing trial transcripts and other reports.

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Legal wrangling continued to the 11th hour

From CNN's Eric Levenson

Monday’s sentencing comes as Cosby’s defense team, now led by attorney Joseph P. Green Jr., has accused Judge Steven T. O’Neill of bias and asked him to remove himself from the case – and to reverse an order that allowed the trial to happen in the first place.

At issue was a “nasty” personal conflict involving a prior district attorney, Bruce Castor, Cosby’s team argued. O’Neil last week denied the motion, calling it untimely and “wholly without merit,” court records show.

Camille Cosby, Bill Cosby’s wife, said in a statement that she had retained a former prosecutor to facilitate her efforts to “uncover the truth” regarding what she says is a feud between O’Neill and Castor.

Since the April verdicts, Cosby has not been permitted to leave his Pennsylvania home. If he wanted to leave the state for another home, he’d have to arrange it ahead of time and wear a GPS monitoring device, O’Neill ruled in April.

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Judge rules PA law on sex offender registrations is constitutional

From CNN's Aaron Cooper

The judge ruled that the Sexually Violent Predator Assessment, and the current PA law dealing with sex offender registrations was constitutional.

Judge O’Neill cited several cases that he relied on for his decision, as well as PA law.

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Lawyers argue over whether it's constitutional to make Bill Cosby register as a sex offender

From CNN's Aaron Cooper

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The judge overseeing Bill Cosby’s sentencing has called a break this morning to decide if the the Pennsylvania Sexually Violent Predator assessment and subsequent sex offender registration is constitutional.

Joseph Green, representing Cosby, briefly argued the law was unconstitutional, and could not be constitutionally applied to Cosby because it was punitive - and punishment without due process.

A Commonwealth Attorney said the Cosby was trying “to escape” the registration required for sexual predators. She said sex offender registration laws are not punitive, but a way to help citizens and their children protect themselves. She says the legislative intent was not punitive, but the legitimate interest to protect people and cited several cases, as she walked the judge through the three versions of the law which the legislature did to make it non-punitive.

The current law means that someone with a Sexually Violent Predator Assessment would require registering upon release, and then informing the PA State Police of changes in residence and employer, as well as a quarterly in-person check-in and counseling.

She highlighted some of Cosby’s arguments in his brief (like the argument that the registration would prevent him from spending time with his grandchildren, and there wouldn’t be time to apply to get off of the list because of his advanced age).

She says the test of constitutionality doesn’t question the direct impact on him, but people in general. She went on to say that nothing in the law would impact Cosby, if found to be a SVP, would prevent him from spending time with his grandkids.

It doesn’t restrict his movement, it doesn’t take away freedom of moment, “he just has to notify the state police and check in on a regular basis,” she countered.

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What you need to know about Andrea Constand, the woman Cosby was convicted of assaulting

The case at Bill Cosby’s retrial centered on testimony from Andrea Constand, a former employee with Temple University women’s basketball team.

She testified that Cosby, 80, a powerful Temple trustee, drugged her and sexually assaulted her when she visited his home to ask for career advice.

Here are four things we learned from her testimony:

Constand saw Cosby as a mentor. Constand testified she considered Cosby a professional mentor — not a potential romantic partner. He provided her with professional connections, and she thanked him by buying him Temple gear, such as hats, T-shirts and sweatshirts, she testified.

Cosby offered her three blue pills, she testified. The alleged assault occurred when she went to his home outside Philadelphia in January 2004 to discuss her future and career, she said. During the visit, he offered her wine and three blue pills, saying “these are your friends, they will take the edge off,” she testified.

Constand felt “humiliated.” She said she could not move as Cosby assaulted her on the couch. “I was really humiliated. I was in shock. And I was really confused,” Constand said.

She settled a case against Cosby. Prosecutors revealed for the first time in opening statements that Cosby and Constand settled a civil lawsuit in 2006 for $3.38 million. As part of the settlement, Cosby did not admit to wrongdoing. Constand said she was happy the civil suit ended then.

And here’s what she tweeted earlier this morning:

Be wrathful, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; do not give the Devil an opportunity.Ephesians 4: 26 — Andrea Constand (@Cryptobulllady) September 24, 2018

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This juror says Cosby's own admission led to his conviction

From CNN's Phil Gast

Bill Cosby’s admission that he obtained prescription Quaaludes to give to women he wanted to have sex with convinced at least one juror the comedian was guilty of sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, that juror said.

Harrison Snyder, in an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” said he believed Constand’s claim that Cosby assaulted her in 2004 at his home in a Philadelphia suburb.

And, Snyder, said, the testimony of five other accusers who testified was not necessary for the conviction.

“I don’t think it really necessarily mattered that these five other women were here because he said it himself – that he used drugs for other women,” Snyder told “GMA.”

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Will Bill Cosby go to prison, and, if so, for how long?

From CNN's Eric Levenson

The questions have been looming since Bill Cosby was convicted in April of three counts of assault: Will he go to prison, and, if so, for how long?

The answers will begin to emerge Monday, when the 81-year-old comedian appears in court in Pennsylvania for his sentencing. He could get up to 10 years in prison for each conviction, but prosecutors have indicated they are likely to ask for a lesser sentence. If he must serve time, he could be taken into custody immediately.

Defense attorneys are likely to point to Cosby’s age, declining health, history of philanthropic giving and the fact that this is his first criminal conviction as factors that show he should receive a short prison sentence – or none at all. In addition, Cosby could be allowed to remain out of prison until any legal appeal is resolved.

The decision is ultimately up to Judge Steven T. O’Neill, who oversaw Cosby’s 2018 retrial, as well as his mistrial a year earlier that ended in a hung jury.

O’Neill will also consider whether Cosby should be classified as a sexually violent predator. The distinction would subject Cosby to lifetime registration with state police, lifetime sex offender counseling and community notification. A state panel has said that should happen; his attorneys have argued the board’s process is unconstitutional.

The sentencing hearing, which could extend into Tuesday, could also feature testimony and victim impact statements from women, including Constand, who have accused Cosby of assault. Defense attorneys would be allowed to cross-examine witnesses, said Kate Delano, spokeswoman for the county prosecutor’s officer.

O’Neill last week denied prosecutors’ request to present “numerous” witnesses who would testify that Cosby sexually abused them in incidents that did not result in criminal charges, court records show.

Cosby also could address the court in an “allocution,” Delano said. Convicts typically use the opportunity, before a sentence is handed down, to beg for mercy.

No matter Cosby’s sentence, the guilty verdicts already have triggered an outpouring of emotion from his victims.

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Andrea Constand, the woman Cosby is convicted of assaulting, arrives to court

Andrea Constand, the woman Bill Cosby was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting, just arrived to the Pennsylvania courthouse.

Cosby has also walked into the court room.

The doors to the courtroom are now closed.

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Cosby arrives at Pennsylvania courthouse

From CNN's Aaron Cooper, Jean Casarez, and Sarah Jorgensen

Bill Cosby just walked into court on the arm of his publicist Andrew Wyatt. At one point he pointed to the crowd outside the Pennsylvania courthouse.

Several of the Cosby accusers who were in Pennsylvania for the trial have returned, including Lili Bernard and Therese Serignese. These women were not among the prior bad act witnesses that testified.

Janice Dickinson — who did testify as a prior bad act witness at trial — is also in court this morning.

Meanwhile, the woman Cosby was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting, Andrea Constand, tweeted a bible verse this morning:

Be wrathful, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; do not give the Devil an opportunity.Ephesians 4: 26 — Andrea Constand (@Cryptobulllady) September 24, 2018

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Cosby's case was the first celebrity sexual assault trial since #MeToo

From CNN's Eric Levenson and Aaron Cooper

Bill Cosby’s case was the first celebrity sexual assault trial since the #MeToo movement began last fall, and many saw it as a test of whether the cultural shift the movement has brought about would translate in court.

“What was revealed through this investigation was a man who had spent decades preying on women that he drugged and sexually assaulted, and a man who evaded this moment right here far too long,” Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele told reporters.

“He used his celebrity, he used his wealth, he used his network of supporters to help him conceal his crimes.”

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Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing starts today. Here's what you need to know about his trial.

From CNN's Eric Levenson and Aaron Cooper

A jury found Bill Cosby guilty of three counts of aggravated indecent assault on April 26, for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in a Philadelphia suburb in 2004.

The 80-year-old comedian faces up to 10 years in prison on each count, but Cosby is likely to serve them concurrently. Cosby has been out on bail.

This is what happened at the trial:

The case was retried. Cosby’s previous trial ended in a mistrial, as a different panel of jurors said they were deadlocked and could not unanimously agree on a verdict.

At the retrial, five other Cosby accusers testified as “prior bad acts” witnesses and said that Cosby had drugged and assaulted them decades ago.

The jury in the retrial began deliberating worked for more than 14 hours over two days to reach the verdict.

Prosecutors asked the judge to revoke Cosby’s bail because they said he is a flight risk and has a private plane. Cosby stood up and yelled in a booming voice: “He doesn’t have a plane, you asshole.”

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Bill Cosby released from prison after conviction vacated - ABC News

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OffOnStream onBill Cosby released from prison after conviction vacatedHis conviction was overturned.ByLinsey Davis, Aaron Katersky, and Bill HutchinsonJune 30, 2021, 7:22 PM5:45Bill Cosby looks on outside his house after Pennsylvania's highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction and ordered him released from prison immediately, in Elkins Park, Pa., June 30, 2021.Rachel Wisniewski/ReutersBill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday after his conviction on sexual assault charges was overturned by Pennsylvania's highest court.The 83-year-old Cosby walked out of the State Correctional Institution Phoenix in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon, officials told ABC News.Cosby's publicist, Andrew Wyatt, told ABC News earlier Wednesday that he was going to pick Cosby up at the prison.Aerial footage from Philadelphia ABC station WPVI showed Cosby getting out of a car at his Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, mansion wearing a maroon T-shirt and baggy trousers. He flashed a peace sign as people helped him walk into his home.Cosby later emerged from his home and walked to the end of his driveway where he stood with Wyatt and his lawyers as they addressed the media. Cosby smiled as reporters asked him to respond to no longer being incarcerated, but he declined to speak."What we saw today was justice, justice for all Americans," Wyatt said.The actor released a statement on Twitter, writing, "I have never changed my stance nor my story. I have always maintained my innocence. Thank you to all my fans, supporters and friends who stood by me through this ordeal. Special thanks to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law."Bill Cosby walks to briefly address the media with his attorney Jennifer Bonjean and spokesman Andrew Wyatt after he arrived home following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling for his release from prison, in Elkins Park, Pa., June 30, 2021.Bastiaan Slabbers/EPA via ShutterstockOne of Cosby's appellate attorneys, Jennifer Bonjean, said she and the rest of Cosby's legal team were "thrilled" to have him home."He served three years of an unjust sentence. He did it with dignity, principle and he was a mentor to other inmates," Bonjean said. "He was really, as I say, doing the time. The time was not doing him."She also thanked the state Supreme Court for demonstrating "they were impervious to the court of public opinion, which frankly the lower courts were not."Cosby was sentenced in September 2018 to three to 10 years in state prison for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting former Temple University employee Andrea Constand in 2004. Cosby served about three years of his sentence."Today’s majority decision regarding Bill Cosby is not only disappointing but of concern in that it may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault in the criminal justice system from reporting or participating in the prosecution of the assailant or may force a victim to choose between filing either a criminal or civil action," Constand and her lawyers said in a statement.Attorney Bruce Castor, representing and defending former President Donald Trump, addresses the U.S. Senate as it begins the second impeachment trial, on charges of inciting the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, on the floor of the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill, Feb. 9, 2021, in Washington, D.C.Senate TV via Reuters, FILELast year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear two points in Cosby's appeal to overturn his 2018 sexual assault conviction.In a ruling released Wednesday, the state Supreme Court concluded that Cosby's prosecution should never have occurred due to a deal the comedian cut with former Montgomery County prosecutor Bruce Castor, who agreed not to criminally prosecute Cosby if he gave a deposition in a civil case brought against him by Constand.MORE: The world reacts after Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction overturnedDuring that deposition, Cosby made incriminating statements that Castor's successor, Kevin R. Steele, used to charge Cosby in 2015.Constand said in her statement that the decision to overturn the conviction resulted from "a procedural technicality."Castor is the same lawyer who went on to represent former President Donald Trump during the ex-president's second impeachment trial earlier this year.Bill Cosby is assisted as he exits the car that picked him up after he was released from the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix in Collegeville, Pa., June 30, 2021.WPVI"The discretion vested in our Commonwealth's prosecutors, however vast, does not mean that its exercise is free of the constraints of due process," the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices wrote in their 79-page decision."When an unconditional charging decision is made publicly and with the intent to induce action and reliance by the defendant, and when the defendant does so to his detriment (and in some instances upon the advice of counsel), denying the defendant the benefit of that decision is an affront to fundamental fairness, particularly when it results in a criminal prosecution that was foregone for more than a decade," the justices wrote.The decision went on to say Cosby was the victim of an unconstitutional "coercive bait-and-switch."MORE: Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison with no bail during appealsBelieving he had immunity from criminal prosecution, Cosby testified during four days of depositions by Constand's attorneys, and the civil lawsuit was settled for more than $3 million in 2006."As a practical matter, the moment that Cosby was charged criminally, he was harmed: all that he had forfeited earlier, and the consequences of that forfeiture in the civil case, were for naught," the justices wrote.Cosby cannot be retried on the criminal charges.Television camera crews are positioned at an entrance to the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix in Collegeville, Pa., June 30, 2021.Matt Slocum/AP"He was found guilty by a jury and now goes free on a procedural issue that is irrelevant to the facts of the crime," Steele said in a statement Wednesday afternoon.Steele commended Constand "for her bravery in coming forward and remaining steadfast throughout this long ordeal, as well as all of the other women who have shared similar experiences.""My hope is that this decision will not dampen the reporting of sexual assaults by victims," Steele said. "Prosecutors in my office will continue to follow the evidence wherever and to whomever it leads. We still believe that no one is above the law -- including those who are rich, famous and powerful."In an interview with KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, Castor said he was "not surprised" by the state Supreme Court's decision."I can only ever recall it happening once before in a case that the prosecutor's behavior was so egregious that the Supreme Court threw the case out and didn’t remand for a new trial," Castor told the radio station. "So it is rare, but what happened to Mr. Cosby was really egregious and what they did to him should never happen to any American citizen at any social strata."Attorney Gloria Allred represented several women who testified at Cosby's trial to bolster the prosecution's evidence of "prior bad acts" against the entertainer and to prove a pattern of practice.Bill Cosby accuser Andrea Constand reacts with lawyer Dolores Troiani, right, and Delaney Henderson, left, after the guilty verdict was delivered in the sexual assault retrial of Bill Cosby at the Montgomery County Courthouse on April 26, 2018, in Norristown, Pa.Mark Makela/Getty Images, FILE"Despite the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision, this was an important fight for justice," Allred told ABC News Live. "And even though the court overturned the conviction on technical grounds, it did not vindicate Bill Cosby's conduct and should not be interpreted as a statement or a finding that he did not engage in the acts of which he has been accused."Janice Baker Kinney, one of the women who testified at Cosby's criminal trial alleging that he sexually assaulted her in 1982 when she was a 24-year-old bartender in Reno, Nevada, told ABC News Live on Wednesday she was "stunned" by the news."I'm shocked, and my stomach's kind of in a knot over this," Kinney said. "Just one little legalese can overturn this when so many people came forward, so many women have told their truths."MORE: Bill Cosby: Timeline of his fall from 'America's Dad' to his release from prisonAnother accuser, Victoria Valentino, a former Playboy model who didn't testify at the trial but claimed Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her when she was a young woman, told ABC News that "my stomach is lurching" upon hearing Cosby would be released."I am deeply distressed about the injustice of the whole thing," Valentino said. "You know, he's a sociopath, he's a serial rapist."In this Sept. 24, 2018, Bill Cosby arrives for his sentencing hearing at the Montgomery County Courthouse, in Norristown, Pa.Matt Slocum/AP, FILEShe said Cosby's release came just days after she and the other Cosby accusers received a letter from Pennsylvania officials advising them that Cosby's request for parole was denied.Cosby, who has maintained his innocence, had his petition for early parole denied in May after corrections officials cited his refusal to participate in prison sex offender programs.MORE: Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear part of Bill Cosby appealIn an appeal of the conviction, Cosby's lawyers argued that the trial judge erred in allowing Cosby's prior deposition about using quaaludes during consensual sexual encounters with women in the 1970s.Two lower courts, including a three-judge panel of Pennsylvania Superior Court jurists, had previously refused to overturn the comedian's conviction.Despite the deluge of accusations against him, Cosby has maintained he never engaged in nonconsensual sex.ABC News' Meredith Deliso contributed to this report.Related TopicsBill CosbyTop StoriesThese are the fastest-sinking coastal cities in the US, research showsMar 6, 11:01 AMAttorney pushing to disqualify DA Fani Willis testifies before Georgia Senate panelMar 6, 11:00 PMMom arrested after making drink for son to give to school bully that hospitalized him2 hours agoZelenskyy's wife, Navalny's widow decline Biden State of the Union invitesMar 6, 9:30 PM4-day workweek: 61 companies made the switch, here's what happenedMar 1, 3:00 AMABC News Live24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News NetworkAbout Nielsen MeasurementChildren's Online Privacy PolicyContact UsDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationInterest-Based AdsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseYour US State Privacy Rights © 2024 ABC News

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William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. (born July 12, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show, I Spy. He later starred in his own series, the situation comedy The Bill Cosby Show. He was one of the major characters on the children's television series The Electric Company for its first two seasons, and created the educational cartoon comedy series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, about a group of young friends growing up in the city. Cosby has also acted in a number of films. During the 1980s, Cosby produced and starred in what is considered to be one of the decade's defining sitcoms, The Cosby Show, which aired eight seasons from 1984 to 1992. The sitcom highlighted the experiences and growth of an affluent African-American family. He also produced the spin-off sitcom A Different World, which became second to The Cosby Show in ratings. He starred in the sitcom Cosby from 1996 to 2000 and hosted Kids Say the Darndest Things for two seasons. He has been a sought-after spokesman, and has endorsed a number of products, including Jell-O, Kodak film, Ford, Texas Instruments, and Coca-Cola, including New Coke. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante included him in his book, the 100 Greatest African Americans. In 1976, Cosby earned a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts. For his doctoral research, he wrote a dissertation entitled, "An Integration of the Visual Media Via 'Fat Albert And The Cosby Kids' Into the Elementary School Curriculum as a Teaching Aid and Vehicle to Achieve Increased Learning".

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