How Typical Is Bill Cosby’s Sentence?
Cosby received three to 10 years in state prison. How does that measure up to other sentences?
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Trial Date Set for New Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case
Though California's statute of limitations on sexual assault accusations has passed, the plaintiff was still able to file her complaint in court because she was a minor at the time of the alleged incident.
Bill Cosby Loses Honorary Degree From University of Missouri
At least 20 other universities and institutions have withdrawn honorary degrees and other accolades in the wake of the sexual-assault allegations.
Bill Cosby May Seek a Plea Deal to Avoid Prison Time
Bill Cosby is hoping to avoid prison time for the felony charges against him. More than 50 women…
Was It Rape? The Problems With Varying Definitions for Sexual Assault
The only way past the victim-blaming and conspiracy theories is a proper lexicon for talking about rape. But competing definitions encourage skepticism—and silence.
Americans’ Slightly Shifting Attitudes About Rape Victims
The proportion of young American adults who hold untrue and harmful beliefs about rape victims has declined since the 1970s, but not by as much as you might think.