(Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Cosby Allegedly Fell Down Stairs And Had Hot Dog Bun Thrown At Him On First Day It seems that Bill Cosby is apparently having a tough time adjusting to life behind bars. According to Rap Radar Cosby spent some time complaining and pleading to his wife, Camille, after spending the first day of his 3-10 year sentence behind bars. After the sentencing Cosby was allegedly allowed a brief phone call by speakerphone to his wife, who also wasn’t in attendance. He allegedly told Camille that “they took my cane, tie and shoelaces because they think I will harm myself.” And that “he had a stale hotdog bun thrown at him and he fell down a few steps because he wasn’t being guided,” and that lastly that he was “under siege” and begged his wife to try everything to get him out from behind bars by “Grabbing the checkbook and hire anyone and everyone who could get him out as soon as possible,” says a Rap Radar source. Immediately after sentencing the 81-year-old Cosby, Judge Steven O’Neill revoked his bail and remanded him to the custody of prison officials, where he was transported to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility to serve out the remainder of his sentence.
B ill Cosby was sentenced on Tuesday to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004. Judge Steven T. O’Neill sentenced the 81-year-old following the conclusion of the hearing to determine how long he would be behind bars for being convicted of sexual assault. BREAKING: Bill Cosby, 81, is sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison for 2004 sexual assault. — The Associated Press (@AP) September 25, 2018 “It is time for justice. Mr. Cosby, this has all circled back to you. The time has come,” O’Neill said . It was unclear if Cosby would be immediately remanded to prison or if he would remain free on bail during an appeal, which was expected to be filed by defense attorneys. Either way, Cosby will serve at least three years and at most a decade behind bars. Bill Cosby is still in court. Judge and attorneys in chambers. Looks like a last ditch attempt to keep him from being taken away in cuffs. Defense attorneys citing a mystery tape recording. — Manuel Roig-Franzia (@RoigFranzia) September 25, 2018 “Nobody is above the law because of where they live, who they are, wealth, fame, celebrity, or even philanthropy,” O’Neill reportedly added. The sentencing took place in Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. Cosby was found guilty in April during a re-trial that centered on claims from Andrea Constand stemming from an incident in 2004. “Bill Cosby took my beautiful, healthy, young spirit & crushed it,” Constand told the court Tuesday morning during her victim impact statement before Cosby was sentenced. “He robbed me of my health & vitality, my open nature, and my trust in myself & others.” More from Andrea Constand’s victim statement: Says she & her family were slandered in the media by Cosby legal team. Says Cosby legal team sought to “frighten & intimidate” her. Cites “psychological, emotional and financial bullying.” — Manuel Roig-Franzia (@RoigFranzia) September 25, 2018 The court also determined that Cosby would be labeled as a sexually violent predator, a point of contention that defense attorneys were arguing against. The prosecutor in the case was pushing for Cosby to serve 10 years in prison, but the judge hinted on Monday that the sentence may be closer to three years. Cosby’s legal team was asking for the comedian to be remanded to his home instead of a correctional facility. Prior to the sentencing, Cosby had the opportunity to take the stand and ask the judge for leniency and express remorse, but he chose not to. Cosby’s fall from grace has been especially notable because he built his career on a clean, family-friendly image that was shredded when he was indicted and ultimately arrested on Constand’s accusation that had gone all but ignored until Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele won his election in 2015 and vowed to finish the job he said his predecessor should have started. Allegations of the TV star having spent decades drugging and sexually assaulting women were initially suppressed before the claims grew louder and more abundant, ultimately reaching as many as 60 women accusing him. Cosby’s first trial resulted in a mistrial, but a retrial was granted based on the court’s admission of a previously sealed civil deposition during which Cosby admitted giving quaaludes to women, likening the action to how someone would offer a guest “a drink.” This week’s sentencing hearing began with the expectations that Cosby would indeed be sentenced, but defense attorneys tried a last-ditch effort to stall the proceedings on Monday. According to Deadline , Cosby’s “lawyers today made a last-ditch sleight-of-hand that could knock the two-day sentencing hearing off the rails right after it started and keep him from potentially going behind bars this week.” Accusers had an opportunity to speak directly to Cosby and the court during the two-day sentencing hearing, including former supermodel Janice Dickinson. The comedian’s wife filed an ethics complaint with the state judicial board last week claiming Judge Steven O’Neill was biased, but the accusation was never really expected to affect the sentencing. SEE ALSO: All The Ways Cops Are Still Trying To Cover Up LaQuan McDonald’s Execution Amber Guyger’s Lawyer Whines That It’s Unfair She Was Fired [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3828001″ overlay=”true”]
Bill Cosby is set to be sentenced next week and his lawyers wanted the judge in the trial to recuse himself. Judge Steven O’Neill of Montgomery County has been through two trials and so much more involving Cosby. The comedian can be sentenced to jail, probation or go to prison. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Eva Marcille mentioned that she thinks they shouldn’t put him in jail because of his age and that he’s not fit to go. Cosby is 81 years-old and wouldn’t be able to defend himself if needed. RELATED: Bill Cosby Has Fired All His Lawyers The team also discussed Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban . A investigation was done that involved workplace misconduct and it’s over. Mark Cuban will donate $10 million to women’s groups that will help promote women in leadership positions. It will also help with domestic violence victims. Actor Columbus Short has a warrant out for his arrest. He didn’t show up for divorce court and this is the second time he was a no show. RELATED: Camille Cosby Prepping To Divorce Bill Cosby? Make sure you listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED: Andrea Constand Forgives Convicted Rapist Bill Cosby, But Says He “Needs Help” [VIDEO] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1886387″ overlay=”true”]
Image via Getty/Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage Mistrial Declared In Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Trial A few days ago we reported that Bill Cosby might walk away from his sexual assault trial, as a free man due to a deadlocked jury. Today, that is exactly what happened. CNN is reporting that Cosby, who has been accused by over 50 other women for drugging and sexual assault, will not be convicted in his criminal case with Andrea Constand. Judge Steven O’Neill declared a mistrial today after the jury again failed to reach a verdict. It should be noted that the 12 jurors consisted of 7 women and 5 men. Upon leaving the court on Friday, Cosby seemed jovial, like a man who knew he wasn’t going to prison: “I just want to wish all of the fathers a Happy Father’s Day and I want to thank all of the jury for their long days, their honest work individually,” Cosby said. He said, “I also want to thank the supporters who’ve been here and please to the supporters, stay calm, do not argue with people, just keep up the great support. Thank you all. Thank you.” Today, Constand’s attorney, Gloria Allred, spoke from in front of the courthouse and spoke directly to Cosby saying: “It’s too early to celebrate, Mr. Cosby. Round 2 could be right around the corner…” Sounds like this isn’t the last we will hear of this case.
Will you be watching next month?? Randy’s throwin’ a lot of shade at all of the other music competitions out there, and in the latest promo released, he runs us through a list of successful artists who got their start on Idol . According to The Hollywood Reporter , he may have a point… The latest American Idol season 12 promo featuring Randy Jackson continues to hammer the theme that the Fox competition is the “gold standard … of singing shows” having produced more artists who have sold “millions sellers of records.” To solidify its point, a checklist of successful Idol alums — Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Clay Aiken, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, David Cook, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks and Scotty McCreery (curiously, no Adam Lambert??) — is flashed across the screen. “We have a country superstar in Carrie Underwood. We’ve had an Oscar winner in Jennifer Hudson, I mean, you’ve got Daughtry,” Jackson said. “Look what Phillip Phillips has done this year with the song ‘Home.’” Jackson drives the point home with his final thoughts as Phillips’ sales records of 2 million are illustrated across his image. “The show has truly permeated the whole world of entertainment,” he said. “We are the original. We are the Picasso. You can try and copy, but you can never duplicate.” Idol returns Jan. 16. Okay now tell the truth. Will you keep watching season 12 once the train-wreck auditions are over?? How long do ya think it’ll take before MiMi or Nicki get on your damn nerve? LLS Images via youtube/tumblr
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