Bill Cosby found guilty in sexual assault trial in milestone for #MeToo era
Comedian, 80, faces possible 15 to 30 years in prison after trialVerdict in 2004 incident follows dozens of accusations against Cosby
by Tom McCarthy in New York
Apr 26, 2018
3 minutes
In a verdict that seemed destined to stand as a major milestone in the #MeToo movement against sexual assault, the once beloved actor and comedian Bill Cosby was convicted by a Pennsylvania jury on Thursday of drugging and molesting an acquaintance in 2004.
The jury announced its verdict after fewer than two days of deliberation. Cosby, 80, faces a possible maximum prison sentence of 15 to 30 years.
Cosby stood up and erupted after jurors left the courtroom, the Associated Press reported. He used an expletive to
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days