brianlux
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I'm 100% in favor of prosecuting and strongly sentencing rapists. That said, and despite all the circumstances that lead most of us to strongly suspect Cosby is guilty, I'm still one of those people who supports the notion that, at least here in the U.S., a person is innocent until proven guilty of crimes.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I'm 100% in favor of prosecuting and strongly sentencing rapists. That said, and despite all the circumstances that lead most of us to strongly suspect Cosby is guilty, I'm still one of those people who supports the notion that, at least here in the U.S., a person is innocent until proven guilty of crimes.
True, but like with Michael Jackson, it's hard to look over ALL of the people saying they were abused.
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,722
I'm 100% in favor of prosecuting and strongly sentencing rapists. That said, and despite all the circumstances that lead most of us to strongly suspect Cosby is guilty, I'm still one of those people who supports the notion that, at least here in the U.S., a person is innocent until proven guilty of crimes.
True, but like with Michael Jackson, it's hard to look over ALL of the people saying they were abused.
Oh, I totally get it. People who are guilty of abuse of any kind are big targets for my criticism, especially rapists. I had a dear woman friend who literally drank herself to death as a result of being raped. That was massively tragic and painful to see. Yet I still have to say that until proven guilty, the man is innocent. If he is guilty, I very much hope that the guilt is proven and the sentencing should be tough. I just think it's a dangerous precedent to over look the concept of "innocent until proven guilty". Look at the kinds of places that do not follow that, right?
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I'm 100% in favor of prosecuting and strongly sentencing rapists. That said, and despite all the circumstances that lead most of us to strongly suspect Cosby is guilty, I'm still one of those people who supports the notion that, at least here in the U.S., a person is innocent until proven guilty of crimes.
True, but like with Michael Jackson, it's hard to look over ALL of the people saying they were abused.
?? I don't think MJ was anything other than weird.
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The Juggler
Behind that bush over there. Posts: 47,288
I'm 100% in favor of prosecuting and strongly sentencing rapists. That said, and despite all the circumstances that lead most of us to strongly suspect Cosby is guilty, I'm still one of those people who supports the notion that, at least here in the U.S., a person is innocent until proven guilty of crimes.
This guy thinks OJ didn't kill his wife too.
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,722
I'm 100% in favor of prosecuting and strongly sentencing rapists. That said, and despite all the circumstances that lead most of us to strongly suspect Cosby is guilty, I'm still one of those people who supports the notion that, at least here in the U.S., a person is innocent until proven guilty of crimes.
This guy thinks OJ didn't kill his wife too.
You don't think so, huh? Interesting.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I'm 100% in favor of prosecuting and strongly sentencing rapists. That said, and despite all the circumstances that lead most of us to strongly suspect Cosby is guilty, I'm still one of those people who supports the notion that, at least here in the U.S., a person is innocent until proven guilty of crimes.
True, but like with Michael Jackson, it's hard to look over ALL of the people saying they were abused.
Oh, I totally get it. People who are guilty of abuse of any kind are big targets for my criticism, especially rapists. I had a dear woman friend who literally drank herself to death as a result of being raped. That was massively tragic and painful to see. Yet I still have to say that until proven guilty, the man is innocent. If he is guilty, I very much hope that the guilt is proven and the sentencing should be tough. I just think it's a dangerous precedent to over look the concept of "innocent until proven guilty". Look at the kinds of places that do not follow that, right?
It's hard to prove him guilty when the statute of limitations has passed and it will never go to court. I'm happy with his reputation being tarnished for life. He will no longer be the great, wholesome comedian he was once known to be. He'll just be that creep who drugged broads and probably raped them.
I think Bill Cosby is a rapist, OJ killed his wife, and Michael Jackson molested kids.
I would love to believe everyone is innocent until proven guilty...but our system is imperfect and favors the rich and powerful--hence why people believe these scumabgs (and let's toss Woody Allen into the mix, while we're at it) are guilty.
I think Bill Cosby is a rapist, OJ killed his wife, and Michael Jackson molested kids.
I would love to believe everyone is innocent until proven guilty...but our system is imperfect and favors the rich and powerful--hence why people believe these scumabgs (and let's toss Woody Allen into the mix, while we're at it) are guilty.
Toss Polanski and Caitlyn as well. People seem to forget (s)he is possibly guilty for vehicular manslaughter.
MJ was specifically found not guilty, right? (So was OJ, but not in civil court. And Cosby admitted he drugs women for sex)
I believe I remember "all parties came to a mutual agreement" and something about "compensation amount was kept confidential"
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MJ was specifically found not guilty, right? (So was OJ, but not in civil court. And Cosby admitted he drugs women for sex)
I believe I remember "all parties came to a mutual agreement" and something about "compensation amount was kept confidential"
So the scheming parents' scam worked. Poor MJ. I really don't believe he was a perv. Just a weirdo. I mean, kids shouldn't have been left with him anyway. He was too creepy-weird about kids. But i don't think he sexually molested them.
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The Juggler
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Bill Cosby May Face First Sex Assault Charges From Newly Elected Prosecutor The statute of limitations runs out in January, so the clock is ticking. Reuters By Laila Kearney Posted: 11/04/2015 06:37 PM EST
A newly elected suburban Pennsylvania prosecutor could be positioned to bring the first criminal charges of sex assault against comedian Bill Cosby, though the clock is ticking, legal experts said on Wednesday.
Kevin Steele, a Democrat, on Tuesday defeated opponent Bruce Castor, a Republican, in the race for district attorney in Montgomery County, where Cosby's first named accuser filed a 2005 complaint against the actor.
The statute of limitations runs out in January on that case, in which the woman claimed Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in his mansion in 2004.
In the weeks leading up the election, in which Steele won 50.33 percent of the vote while Castor received 49.67 percent, both men said they would work to charge Cosby if elected.
Experts on Wednesday said the action would likely come easier than it did a decade ago, when the district attorney declined to file charges citing weak evidence.
"In some ways this case had gotten stronger in the last 10 years," said Matthew Galluzzo, a former sex crimes prosecutor and current defense lawyer in New York.
In the years since the complaint by Andrea Constand, Cosby has been bombarded with accusations of sexual assault by more than 50 women, many of whom contend the actor slipped them sedatives before assaulting them.
The charges shocked Cosby's fans and crushed his reputation as an entertainer and wholesome father figure, but he has never been criminally charged and has denied the accusations. A spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. Beth Ferrier reacts while speaking seated between attorney Gloria Allred and Rebecca Lynn Neal (L) on July 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, where the two women who were Jane Doe witnesses in the 2005 lawsuit brought by Andrea Constand which alleged sexual battery by comedian Bill Cosby. FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images Beth Ferrier reacts while speaking seated between attorney Gloria Allred and Rebecca Lynn Neal (L) on July 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, where the two women who were Jane Doe witnesses in the 2005 lawsuit brought by Andrea Constand which alleged sexual battery by comedian Bill Cosby.
In the years since the complaint by Andrea Constand, Cosby has been bombarded with accusations of sexual assault by more than 50 women, many of whom contend the actor slipped them sedatives before assaulting them.
The charges shocked Cosby's fans and crushed his reputation as an entertainer and wholesome father figure, but he has never been criminally charged and has denied the accusations. A spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.
Galluzzo said the flurry of media attention given to Cosby's accusers over the past year will make it difficult to find jury members whose opinions on Cosby have not been influenced by extensive media coverage of sex assault allegations.
In a deposition taken in 2006 for a separate civil lawsuit brought by Constand and recently released, Cosby said he supplied women with sedatives before sex.
Many of the accusations against Cosby date back decades, putting them beyond the statute of limitations. But in Constand's case, prosecutors have until January to file charges.
Reuters does not normally name victims of sex assault but Constand has publicly identified herself.
Current District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, who is leaving her post to become county judge, quietly opened Constand's case against Cosby this year. Steele has been her deputy prosecutor.
Also aiding the case would be prosecutors' ability to use the testimony of other accusers with similar stories to Constand, "which is always a very powerful piece of evidence," said John Clune, a Colorado lawyer who represents sex crime victims.
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spot on
(So was OJ, but not in civil court. And Cosby admitted he drugs women for sex)
- Christopher McCandless
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bill-cosby-andrea-constand-charges_563a943ae4b0b24aee48e821
Bill Cosby May Face First Sex Assault Charges From Newly Elected Prosecutor
The statute of limitations runs out in January, so the clock is ticking.
Reuters
By Laila Kearney
Posted: 11/04/2015 06:37 PM EST
A newly elected suburban Pennsylvania prosecutor could be positioned to bring the first criminal charges of sex assault against comedian Bill Cosby, though the clock is ticking, legal experts said on Wednesday.
Kevin Steele, a Democrat, on Tuesday defeated opponent Bruce Castor, a Republican, in the race for district attorney in Montgomery County, where Cosby's first named accuser filed a 2005 complaint against the actor.
The statute of limitations runs out in January on that case, in which the woman claimed Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in his mansion in 2004.
In the weeks leading up the election, in which Steele won 50.33 percent of the vote while Castor received 49.67 percent, both men said they would work to charge Cosby if elected.
Experts on Wednesday said the action would likely come easier than it did a decade ago, when the district attorney declined to file charges citing weak evidence.
"In some ways this case had gotten stronger in the last 10 years," said Matthew Galluzzo, a former sex crimes prosecutor and current defense lawyer in New York.
In the years since the complaint by Andrea Constand, Cosby has been bombarded with accusations of sexual assault by more than 50 women, many of whom contend the actor slipped them sedatives before assaulting them.
The charges shocked Cosby's fans and crushed his reputation as an entertainer and wholesome father figure, but he has never been criminally charged and has denied the accusations. A spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.
Beth Ferrier reacts while speaking seated between attorney Gloria Allred and Rebecca Lynn Neal (L) on July 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, where the two women who were Jane Doe witnesses in the 2005 lawsuit brought by Andrea Constand which alleged sexual battery by comedian Bill Cosby. FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images Beth Ferrier reacts while speaking seated between attorney Gloria Allred and Rebecca Lynn Neal (L) on July 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, where the two women who were Jane Doe witnesses in the 2005 lawsuit brought by Andrea Constand which alleged sexual battery by comedian Bill Cosby.
In the years since the complaint by Andrea Constand, Cosby has been bombarded with accusations of sexual assault by more than 50 women, many of whom contend the actor slipped them sedatives before assaulting them.
The charges shocked Cosby's fans and crushed his reputation as an entertainer and wholesome father figure, but he has never been criminally charged and has denied the accusations. A spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.
Galluzzo said the flurry of media attention given to Cosby's accusers over the past year will make it difficult to find jury members whose opinions on Cosby have not been influenced by extensive media coverage of sex assault allegations.
In a deposition taken in 2006 for a separate civil lawsuit brought by Constand and recently released, Cosby said he supplied women with sedatives before sex.
Many of the accusations against Cosby date back decades, putting them beyond the statute of limitations. But in Constand's case, prosecutors have until January to file charges.
Reuters does not normally name victims of sex assault but Constand has publicly identified herself.
Current District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, who is leaving her post to become county judge, quietly opened Constand's case against Cosby this year. Steele has been her deputy prosecutor.
Also aiding the case would be prosecutors' ability to use the testimony of other accusers with similar stories to Constand, "which is always a very powerful piece of evidence," said John Clune, a Colorado lawyer who represents sex crime victims.
DEGENERATE FUK
This place is dead
"THERE ARE NO CLIQUES, ONLY THOSE WHO DON'T JOIN THE FUN" - Empty circa 2015
"Kfsbho&$thncds" - F Me In the Brain - circa 2015
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
Jello pudding eating MFer.
but fuk Cosby, raping twat
Moved to AMT
Should be moved to AMT.