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Bill Cosby lawyers bash celebrity attorney Gloria Allred, ‘bandwagon’ accusers
"The allegations here cannot be defended."
Shouty Bill Cosby hearing: Prosecutor, defense clash over what’s allowed
Arguments over testimony from 13 past accusers will conclude tomorrow.
Bill Cosby in court again: His lawyer, DA get loud over naming accusers
A judge had to order quiet in Norristown today over the release of 13 women's personal information.
Cosby’s attorney attacks ‘disturbing’ timing of sexual assault accusations
The judge hasn't made a decision on pre-trial motions, but the comedian's attorneys have begun pointing fingers at Gloria Allred.
Bill Cosby’s lawyer: Don’t break Bruce Castor’s promise about deposition
The defense is attempting to throw out a deposition Cosby gave in which he admitted to giving women drugs and then having sex with them.
The reason Bill Cosby’s in a Norristown courtroom today
That question is central to why the disgraced comedian is -- once again -- back in Montgomery County Court today.
Bill Cosby heads to trial on sex assault charges
The comedian and actor mostly sat impassive during his preliminary hearing on charges that date back a decade.
Bill Cosby’s defense attorney on sex assault charges: She never said ‘no’
Cosby is in court for a preliminary hearing on sexual assault charges.
‘Complete nonsense’: Ex-D.A. Bruce Castor on his undisclosed tie to Bill Cosby
"The situation here," says a lawyer who's followed the Cosby case, "is that officials need to recuse themselves when there is an appearance of impropriety."
Are Bill Cosby’s lawyers delaying his trial until their client dies? (Analysis)
An attorney for the Catholic Church in the sex abuse scandal says “how is that a victory? My client dies with a cloud over his head," but seemingly endless appeals loom.
Bill Cosby’s hearing: How the D.A. who never prosecuted him used his time in the spotlight (analysis)
If a judge believes Bruce Castor’s words about a promise, a press release and other facets of the case he explained over several hours Tuesday, it could mean Bill Cosby won’t face a trial.
Judge to former MontCo D.A. Castor: Why didn’t you put an immunity agreement in writing?
Bruce Castor told Cosby's attorney he's not on Cosby's side.
Bill Cosby hearing update: Judge halts proceedings as defense presses Bruce Castor
"I've been doing this a long time," Castor told the judge. "I'm wondering if you should hear that in front of the camera first."
How Bruce Castor’s deal complicates the case against Bill Cosby
The decade-old oral agreement tied to testimony in a civil lawsuit could make or break the first sexual assault case filed against the comedian after a year of high-profile accusations.