He stated he did not recall the occurrence in a videotaped deposition and that he would never pursue a person under the age of 18.
Digital Desk: When the TV personality
invited Judy Huth and a friend to the notorious California residence, Judy was
only 16 years old.
She
said that Cosby, who was 37 at the time, had forced her to engage in sexual
activity with him.
The
entertainer was convicted guilty of sexual assault by a California court, and
the victim was given $500,000 in compensation.
According
to Reuters, Cosby did not show up in person for the trial but maintained his
innocence throughout.
He
stated he did not recall the occurrence in a videotaped deposition and that he
would never pursue a person under the age of 18.
The
highest court in Pennsylvania reversed Cosby's conviction for a different
sexual assault last year.
The
court reached its conclusion after discovering that a deal with a former
prosecutor protected him from being indicted in the case.
Of
his three to ten-year sentence, Cosby has already served more than two years.
In
2008, at his suburban mansion, he was found guilty of drugging and sexually
assaulting former basketball player Andrea Constand.
Days
before the 12-year statute of limitations expired, he was detained and accused
in 2015 on the basis of fresh evidence.
During
his initial trial, only one accuser testified against him. A new trial was
mandated since the jury could not agree on a verdict.
The
judge at the retrial permitted five additional victims to testify against Cosby
about alleged encounters in the 1980s.
After
having his conviction reversed and being let out of prison, Bill Cosby is
attempting to relaunch his career.
The
disgraced entertainer was shielded from prosecution in the case by a deal that
was discovered by Pennsylvania's highest court with a former prosecutor.
After
being found guilty of drugging and assaulting former basketball player Andrea
Constand at his suburban house in 2008, Cosby had already completed more than
two years of his three-to-10-year sentence.
Despite
being 83 years old, it seems Cosby won't spend his newfound freedom hiding out.
According
to the New York Times, the former TV personality has partnered with Michelle
Major to produce a five-part documentary series on his case. Cosby stated that
the documentary is almost finished, and all that's left to complete is his
interview, which he hopes to conduct in the coming weeks.
Major
worked as the executive producer of Vice Media's Black Lives Matters: A Global
Reckoning and attended Cosby's trial.
In
addition to the documentary, he stated that he would "probably"
contribute to a book on the trial. It is unclear at this time if he will write
the book himself or simply provide commentary and quotes to a biographer.
According
to the New York Post, Cosby declared that his goal is to "get the truth
out and make people recognise that this is serious and it must be told what
happened."
"We
cannot relent. We need to organise. Black journalists, black male authors, and
black female writers all need to put pen to paper and spread the truth, so we
need to involve the NAACP and Crisis Magazine, "said he.
He
seeks to collaborate with individuals, groups, and networks that assist those
who have been falsely charged, tried, and convicted.
He
does, however, also intend to resume performing stand-up comedy in front of
live audiences.
According
to a "well-known celebrity crisis communications consultant" who
desired to stay anonymous, Cosby's relaunched career won't be welcomed by those
who have followed his case.
This
may be the best course of action among the few available options for someone
whose reputation has been severely damaged, the doctor stated.
"This
strategy could perhaps salvage something positive for his legacy if he follows
through on highlighting and possibly funding the successful appeals of others
alleging excessive prosecutorial misconduct."But, with so many accusations
and such damning testimony against him, it will not rehabilitate his image."
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