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Cosby’s release outrages survivors, advocates. But they say not all justice has been lost

While much of the defense’s case during trial focused on the credibility of the plaintiff, Andrea Constand, and the other women who testified that Cosby assaulted them, the commonwealth’s highest court overturned Cosby’s conviction on a legal matter.
By Laura Benshoff/WHYY

Hard lessons for lawyers in Cosby case; tougher for victims

The public outcry over Cosby’s sudden release three years into a potential 10-year sentence was swift, with #MeToo activists worried it would have a chilling effect on survivors.
By The Associated Press

Legal advocates line up on both sides of Bill Cosby’s appeal

Legal advocates are lining up on both sides of actor Bill Cosby’s appeal as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court prepares to review his 2018 sex assault conviction.

By Maryclaire Dale/The Associated Press

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Bill Cosby appeal in Pennsylvania will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions

The 82-year-old has been imprisoned in suburban Philadelphia for nearly two years after a jury convicted him of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004.
By Maryclaire Dale/The Associated Press

Bill Cosby granted appeal in Pennsylvania sex assault case

Comedian Bill Cosby has won the right to fight his 2018 sexual assault conviction in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

By Maryclaire Dale/The Associated Press

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, but acquitted of most sexual assault charges

Weinstein could face decades in prison. It will be up to New York Judge James Burke to determine just how long the 67-year-old will be behind bars.

By NPR

Harvey Weinstein heads to trial for sex crimes in a #MeToo landmark

The former megaproducer’s criminal trial opens Monday in Manhattan, where Weinstein faces sexual assault charges that may land him in prison for a very long time.

By NPR

Rape accusations against Lauer ensnare NBC management

Author Ronan Farrow indicates in a new book that Matt Lauer’s behavior was an open secret at NBC. He quoted Lauer’s former co-anchor Ann Curry saying she had told NBC executives that Lauer “had a problem with women” and they had to keep an eye on him.

By The Associated Press

Lawyers fight for everyday women bringing #MeToo complaints

"Workers who experience sexual harassment and retaliation across all industries now know there are attorneys who have their back."
By The Associated Press

Many US women say 1st sexual experience was forced in teens

The new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine is an analysis of responses from 13,310 adult women who participated in nationally representative U.S. government health surveys from 2011-2017.

By The Associated Press
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