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Lessons from the Left: Even after Cosby, getting justice for sex crimes is slim

Lessons from the Left: Even after Cosby, getting justice for sex crimes is slim

Anna Stroinski April 29, 2018
On April 26, 2018, a jury found Bill Cosby guilt on all three counts of sexual assault. Though more than 60 women have accused the fallen comedian of some form of sexual misconduct over the course of five years, Cosby’s only really been found guilty for assaulting one woman: Andrea Constand. According to various media outlets, there was substantial evidence that he assaulted her while she was unconscious.
Max vs. Media: Guilty, but for how long?

Max vs. Media: Guilty, but for how long?

Max Berman April 29, 2018
A jury of his peers found Bill Cosby guilty on three counts: aggravated indecent assault, drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand. While each crime carries a maximum of 10 years, Cosby could be sent to prison for 22 to 36 months for each, according to revised guidelines.
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