Bill Cosby Denied Bid to Overturn Ruling, Due For Sentencing Next Week | THR News

Bill Cosby Denied Bid to Overturn Ruling, Due For Sentencing Next Week | THR News

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Bill Cosby and his legal team sought to reset his criminal case and have Judge Steven O'Neill recuse himself, citing a past ruling and an alleged feud with a former district attorney. The court denied the motion, stating it was filed too late and lacked merit. Judge O'Neill reflected on the claims of bias and concluded he could assess the case impartially. Cosby's representatives did not immediately respond to the court's decision.

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What was the basis of Cosby's attorneys' argument regarding the non-prosecution agreement?

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How did O'Neill address the merit of Cosby's claim regarding bias?

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