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

[TristanP]

This makes me feel sick to my stomach. I can’t imagine how crushed his victims are.

I’m so disgusted.

 

[LinasK]

I hope that no one gives him a forum to proclaim his wrongful conviction and the others still in prison, "victims" of the justice system.

Unfortunately they already have. He's claiming that he was "wrongfully convicted" and Phylicia (sp) Rashad is backing him. I can't even go there or I will get myself banned from WS, I am so pissed!!!

 

[CocoChanel]

So, if I understand this correctly, BC was convicted in part on evidence he admitted to in depositions that were given when he was under the impression he would not be held liable for. So it was truthful what he said, he just did not expect he would be prosecuted for it based on the handshake of a former prosecutor. And while he has been in prison he has refused any treatment for what he had admitted to, or remorse. In effect, he acted as if he had not said those things. And now he is released not based on any truth, but on the technicality of an unwritten agreement that the things he admitted - the truth - would not be used to punish him. So how can he have it both ways. Either it wasn’t the truth when he said those things, so how can any agreement made at that time be binding. Or it was the truth, and he admitted being the sexual predator he was convicted for. This is maddening, and I feel so badly for his victims.

 

[LinasK]

Well, I'll say this: let's hope this is a lesson to all the overzealous LE and prosecutors out there who want to arrest people and secure convictions in order to advance political causes or careers. Whatever you may think about this, the fact is we can't just make up the rules as we go to put people in jail we don't like. A lot of people--women especially--have had an emotional, visceral reaction to the Cosby case, but that doesn't mean we can set aside our thinking caps and react just for the sake of reacting.

I think the original D.A. who made this bargain was underzealous, and I think that there was motivation behind it.

 

[LinasK]

@AishaMbTV

Andrea Constand, Bill Cosby’s accuser releases a statement in response to his release today.

https://twitter.com/ConstandAndrea/status/1410347835086811139/photo/1
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I'm unable to read it.

 

[mickey2942]

I'm unable to read it.

Click on Twitter link first. It is a victim statement by BC's victims.
Very gracious, classy, and strong.

 

[mister happy]

Below is a link to an interesting read about the unsigned deal Cosby made with Bruce Castor. It was written by Nicole Weisensee Egan, a journalist who has been covering the Cosby case since 2005, and who wrote the book, Chasing Cosby: Bill Cosby Walks Free Because of This Power-Hungry Prosecutor

 

[Recidivist]

The silver lining in all of this is that his reputation is permanently damaged. He will forever be known as a sexual abuser, as was Michael Jackson, even though he was acquitted.

MJ: Acquitted because he was innocent. But yeah, his life was destroyed anyway.

 

[Luna20]

Back on stage…ugh!

Bill Cosby celebrating freedom with pizza, plans to get back on stage

 

[KALI]

I'll be the odd man out here. The law is the law.
Prosecutors broke the law.
That is why Bill Cosby is now free.
MOO

 

[book-thinker]

The minimum sentence given to Bill Cosby by the judicial court was 3 years. He served less than the minimum sentence imposed.
But instead his conviction has been overturned.

I’m beyond angry! He is a sexual predator and no amount of money will change it. My heart goes out to his victims!

 

[BeachSky]

So, if I understand this correctly, BC was convicted in part on evidence he admitted to in depositions that were given when he was under the impression he would not be held liable for. So it was truthful what he said, he just did not expect he would be prosecuted for it based on the handshake of a former prosecutor. And while he has been in prison he has refused any treatment for what he had admitted to, or remorse. In effect, he acted as if he had not said those things. And now he is released not based on any truth, but on the technicality of an unwritten agreement that the things he admitted - the truth - would not be used to punish him. So how can he have it both ways. Either it wasn’t the truth when he said those things, so how can any agreement made at that time be binding. Or it was the truth, and he admitted being the sexual predator he was convicted for. This is maddening, and I feel so badly for his victims.

Exactly. Well said.
It is maddening !

MOO

 

[BrownRice]

Below is a link to an interesting read about the unsigned deal Cosby made with Bruce Castor. It was written by Nicole Weisensee Egan, a journalist who has been covering the Cosby case since 2005, and who wrote the book, Chasing Cosby: Bill Cosby Walks Free Because of This Power-Hungry Prosecutor

That’s a great article. Then there’s a couple more there as well.

 

[Filly]

Wondering what Hannibal Buress is thinking?

Our news here is making me ill. Made my mom turn it off. Like the guy is a hero.

The law is the law.

 

[Trident]

I see things totally different than most here. I'm glad he's out. Pounds of flesh have been extracted, time to let it go. I still respect his talent, he did something with his life.

My opinion only

 

[Jimmyjazzuk]

Especially if the perpetrator is a wealthy man. No chance in hell for justice.

It was an injustice him being criminally charged after an Immunity deal was made. The fact he was a wealthy celebrity made him a target of a politically ambitious DA, so quite the opposite.

 

[tara83]

I see things totally different than most here. I'm glad he's out. Pounds of flesh have been extracted, time to let it go. I still respect his talent, he did something with his life.

My opinion only

Easy to say let it go when you weren't the victim of the many rapes he inflicted on women.They got a lifetime sentence of dealing with the trauma.

 

[Trident]

You and I may see things differently and that's okay. IMO, non of these women were kidnapped and some/many/all? of them wanted something from him, be it mentoring or other kinds of help. Some, if I've read correctly, even retained contact with him. I don't presume to know what that's all about.

What I do know know is - Bill paid the price of nearly 3 years of his life, untold financial loses and the loss of his reputation. He's a pariah now, many hate him.

IMO, BOTH sides have paid a price for whatever transpired. Bill Cosby brought a lot of joy and entertainment to a lot of people for many years. He helped, and tried to help a lot of people. I'm not a particularly liberal person, but I do believe in forgiveness and I also believe a hard price has been paid. Time to let it go IMO.

 

[happyday]

I know he’s a rapist. I think most people know he’s a rapist. He admitted what he did. He’ll die a known rapist at home now instead of in prison, and will be even more hated in history because he was freed on a technicality. Anyone who stands with him and defends him will be associated with a rapist out on a wink and a nod “agreement.” So tired of the bad guys winning.

 

[happyday]

You and I may see things differently and that's okay. IMO, non of these women were kidnapped and some/many/all? of them wanted something from him, be it mentoring or other kinds of help. Some, if I've read correctly, even retained contact with him. I don't presume to know what that's all about.

What I do know know is - Bill paid the price of nearly 3 years of his life, untold financial loses and the loss of his reputation. He's a pariah now, many hate him.

IMO, BOTH sides have paid a price for whatever transpired. Bill Cosby brought a lot of joy and entertainment to a lot of people for many years. He helped, and tried to help a lot of people. I'm not a particularly liberal person, but I do believe in forgiveness and I also believe a hard price has been paid. Time to let it go IMO.

What transpired was that a lot of women were drugged and raped.