Bill Cosby charged w/aggravated Sexual Assault/other Rape Allegations *conviction vacated* *civil trial 2022 guilty* #6

[zencompass]

From CNN's Aaron Cooper:

One hour ago: From CNN's Aaron Cooper:

"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."










12 min ago
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."

 

[Inthedetails]

So far, no update since this, about an hour ago:
"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."

Live updates: Bill Cosby sentencing - CNN

While I was posting that, an update happened! LOL.

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

same link as above

 

[JDG]

I hope he has to appeal from INSIDE prison. His age and health are NOT a deterrent to being imprisoned, IMO.

 

[zencompass]

Dear Inthedetails,

Thank you for providing the link and the updates! Greatly appreciated!

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I hope he has to appeal from INSIDE prison. His age and health are NOT a deterrent to being imprisoned, IMO.

True. He should be sent to prison. No one should be able to use this excuse to stay out of prison.

I watched a trial where the defendant was then in his 80s and in a wheelchair. He was sentenced to prison based on the sentencing guidelines accordingly with the crime. He was given the maximum sentence and most likely has now died in prison.

I hope the judge gives him the maximum sentence because he deserves no less than any other sexual predator.

I truly believe he is one of the worst serial rapist in recent years.

He needs to be thankful he walked free for decades. He still thinks he should be treated differently because of WHO he is and not his age. It shows what a self centered egomaniac he is.

Imo

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

At this rate, the continual legal maneuvering by Cosby's attorneys during sentencing will take as long as another trial

 

[Inthedetails]

Not really an update, but some background of what's been happening lately has been posted on the CNN live feed:

"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."

Live updates: Bill Cosby sentencing - CNN

 

[monkey222]

Thank you all for the updates. Much appreciated.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Psychologist deems Cosby sexually violent predator during sentencing

Cosby's punishment could be determined by Tuesday.

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — A psychologist testified during Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing Monday that he is a sexually violent predator, saying evidence shows that he can't stop himself from violating women and would probably do so again if he could...

Kristen F. Dudley, a psychologist and member of the Pennsylvania Sex Offenders Assessment Board, said Cosby chose not to be assessed. But she said she didn't need him to in order to determine that he meets criteria to be classified as a sexually violent predator based on accusations from dozens of women...

 

[zencompass]

Dear BetteDavisEyes,

Thank you for this information !

This sentence also caught my eye in the article you posted:


"Kristen F. Dudley, a psychologist and member of the Pennsylvania Sex Offenders Assessment Board, said Cosby chose not to be assessed."

 

[MsJosie]

Dear BetteDavisEyes,

Thank you for this information !

This sentence also caught my eye in the article you posted:


"Kristen F. Dudley, a psychologist and member of the Pennsylvania Sex Offenders Assessment Board, said Cosby chose not to be assessed."

That said a lot about BC....IMO.

 

[Quiet Time]

Psychologist deems Cosby sexually violent predator during sentencing

Cosby's punishment could be determined by Tuesday.

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — A psychologist testified during Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing Monday that he is a sexually violent predator, saying evidence shows that he can't stop himself from violating women and would probably do so again if he could...

Kristen F. Dudley, a psychologist and member of the Pennsylvania Sex Offenders Assessment Board, said Cosby chose not to be assessed. But she said she didn't need him to in order to determine that he meets criteria to be classified as a sexually violent predator based on accusations from dozens of women...

Wow!

 

[MsJosie]

Per Yahoo...court has resumed.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

That said a lot about BC....IMO.

My immediate reaction upon reading that BC chose not to be assessed: "That's all we need to know!" The man believes that he has done nothing wrong and doesn't want to be told otherwise. Given the opportunity, Cosby would continue the behavior that brought him to trial in the first place.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Deleted duplicate post.

 

[zencompass]

My immediate reaction upon reading that BC chose not to be assessed: "That's all we need to know!" The man believes that he has done nothing wrong and doesn't want to be told otherwise. Given the opportunity, Cosby would continue the behavior that brought him to trial in the first place.

Dear BetteDavisEyes,

Well said !

 

[Jax49]

6 min ago
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.

 

[Inthedetails]

"'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 (Andrea Constand) said."

Live updates: Bill Cosby sentencing - CNN

 

[Inthedetails]

"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."

Live updates: Bill Cosby sentencing - CNN

So I guess the most he can get is 36 + 12 months = 48 months. Four years max.

jmo

 

[Spellbound]

One piece from the live updates today: (5 hours ago) Live updates: Bill Cosby sentencing - CNN

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.