Cosby Unraveled special
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In this Nov. 11, 2014, file photo, comedian and Navy veteran Bill Cosby speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Ahead of opening statements in the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby, the team behind WHYY’s podcast Cosby Unraveled takes an in-depth look at his legacy and why he’s going on trial now for incidents that took place so long ago.
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Cosby Unraveled
Cosby Unraveled explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall.
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Cosby’s appeal to Pa. Supreme Court hinges on inclusion of testimony from other accusers
Bill Cosby’s 2018 conviction for aggravated indecent assault came before the Pa. Supreme Court on Tuesday, in a last-ditch effort to overturn his 3-10 year prison sentence.
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Key question in Cosby appeal: Does defendant’s past matter?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is set to hear Bill Cosby's appeal of his sexual assault conviction on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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