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brooklynite

(94,718 posts) Wed Dec 30, 2015, 03:57 PM Dec 2015

Bill Cosby arraigned, doesn't enter plea

Source: CNN

Bill Cosby was arraigned Wednesday on sexual assault charges in relation to a 2004 accusation. Cosby did not enter a plea, and bail was set at $1 million. A preliminary hearing has been set for January 14. Cosby turned over his passport.

Cosby, whose legacy as a comedian has been tarnished by multiple accusations of sexual assault, faces one felony charge of aggravated indecent assault.

This is the first criminal charge levied against Cosby since the allegations first arose. Cosby has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.

After looking at all the evidence in the 2004 allegations, prosecutors decided to charge Cosby "because it was the right thing to do," Montgomery County prosecutor Kevin Steele said.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/30/us/bill-cosby-sexual-assault-investigation-pennsylvania/index.html

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Bill Cosby arraigned, doesn't enter plea (Original Post) brooklynite Dec 2015 OP

Will he be able to weasel out of it? Helen Borg Dec 2015 #1

I won't be surprised if he does Blue_Adept Dec 2015 #2

It will be Cosby and Trump madville Dec 2015 #3

Perhaps Trump could suggest Cosby as his VP? Helen Borg Dec 2015 #4

I can't see Trump doing anything but supporting Cosby. trillion Dec 2015 #13

Cosby is a rich man itsrobert Dec 2015 #5

+1 Lithos Dec 2015 #10

Why would it be a non-issue? NobodyHere Dec 2015 #12

He wasn't rich enough. Angleae Dec 2015 #14

Correct Lithos Dec 2015 #15

Maybe they'll get the other accusations in as a pattern of behavior Rose Siding Dec 2015 #6

Long overdue. Remember: Where there is smoke, there is fire? Paper Roses Dec 2015 #7

Will be interesting to see if they can get a conviction considering how many years its been. nt cstanleytech Dec 2015 #8

He has bumped trump from the lead story on tv news. femmocrat Dec 2015 #9

Three words I never expect to here: Bill Cosby arrigned davidpdx Dec 2015 #11

Helen Borg

(3,963 posts)

1. Will he be able to weasel out of it?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Dec 30, 2015, 04:01 PM

Dec 2015

Blue_Adept

(6,400 posts)

2. I won't be surprised if he does

Reply to Helen Borg (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 30, 2015, 04:03 PM

Dec 2015

At the same time, when this thing really gets underway next year, it'll be a media circus that will suck a whole lot of oxygen out of the room at a critical time.

madville

(7,412 posts)

3. It will be Cosby and Trump

Reply to Blue_Adept (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 30, 2015, 04:13 PM

Dec 2015

24/7 on cable news. Trump will have to step up his outlandish comments to maintain his coverage during any trial.

Helen Borg

(3,963 posts)

4. Perhaps Trump could suggest Cosby as his VP?

Reply to madville (Reply #3)

Wed Dec 30, 2015, 04:15 PM

Dec 2015

That would attract attention!

trillion

(1,859 posts)

13. I can't see Trump doing anything but supporting Cosby.

Reply to madville (Reply #3)

Thu Dec 31, 2015, 05:10 AM

Dec 2015

itsrobert

(14,157 posts)

5. Cosby is a rich man

Reply to Helen Borg (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 30, 2015, 04:16 PM

Dec 2015

He will getaway with it. He also has a lot of fans that can weasel into the jury pool.

Lithos

(26,404 posts)

10. +1

Reply to itsrobert (Reply #5)

Wed Dec 30, 2015, 08:14 PM

Dec 2015

He'll get one, maybe two, get out of jail cards because of his money and fame.

If he was white, this would be a non-issue.

NobodyHere

(2,810 posts)

12. Why would it be a non-issue?

Reply to Lithos (Reply #10)

Thu Dec 31, 2015, 04:49 AM

Dec 2015

Being rich and white didn't help Subway Jared.

Angleae

(4,492 posts)

14. He wasn't rich enough.

Reply to NobodyHere (Reply #12)

Thu Dec 31, 2015, 05:47 AM

Dec 2015

$15 million counts as wealthy, but not so wealthy you're immune. Cosby is worth $400 million.

Lithos

(26,404 posts)

15. Correct

Reply to Angleae (Reply #14)

Thu Dec 31, 2015, 05:17 PM

Dec 2015

Also, Subway Jared's money did get him a much reduced sentence.

Rose Siding

(32,623 posts)

6. Maybe they'll get the other accusations in as a pattern of behavior

Reply to Helen Borg (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 30, 2015, 06:03 PM

Dec 2015

Do bear in mind that I only know as much about the law as any other TV viewer

Paper Roses

(7,475 posts)

7. Long overdue. Remember: Where there is smoke, there is fire?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Dec 30, 2015, 06:20 PM

Dec 2015

A few incidents may be pushed under the rug I guess, but 40 certainly makes me wonder.
I hope this whole thing w/Cosby is resolved quickly. Guilty or not, we cannot keep hearing the accusations without resolution.