Ep 08: Mistrial

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     Bill Cosby after a mistrial in his sexual assault case in at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Saturday, June 17, 2017. Cosby's trial ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Bill Cosby after a mistrial in his sexual assault case in at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Saturday, June 17, 2017. Cosby's trial ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    In the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, with a hopelessly deadlocked jury, the judge declared a mistrial. But the story isn’t over yet. There are still questions that haven’t been answered.

    Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faced a jury that would determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall.

    In the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, with a hopelessly deadlocked jury, the judge declared a mistrial. But the story isn’t over yet. There are still questions that haven’t been answered.

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