Bill Cosby Released From Prison

Bill Cosby Released From Prison

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby's sex crimes conviction, citing an agreement with a former prosecutor that should have prevented charges. The court also noted that testimonies from other women tainted the trial. Felicia Rashad expressed support for Cosby, while activists argue that the ruling shows the need for further accountability in the justice system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Bill Cosby initially found guilty of?

Tax evasion

Drugging and sexually assaulting a woman

Robbery

Fraud

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rule regarding Cosby's case?

The trial was fair and just

An agreement with a former prosecutor should have prevented charges

Cosby should serve more time

The evidence was insufficient

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the testimony from five other women in Cosby's trial?

It strengthened the case against Cosby

It was not considered by the court

It was deemed irrelevant

It tainted the trial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who expressed support for Cosby following the court's decision?

A former judge

A fellow comedian

A journalist

Felicia Rashad

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do activists believe about the Me Too and Times Up movements in light of Cosby's case?

They need to push further for accountability

They are no longer relevant

They have been too aggressive

They have achieved their goals