Posts tagged with Kevin Steele
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.
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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.
Bruce Castor: Controversial prosecutor lucks into PA Attorney General gig
All it took was 12 years and a Kathleen Kane conviction to seal the deal.
Judge denies Bill Cosby’s motion, sex assault trial moves forward
Attorneys in the case spent the afternoon arguing over the validity of charges filed against Cosby that were approved during a May preliminary hearing.
Bill Cosby’s lawyers: Without testimony from alleged victim, throw out charges
Also, the 78-year-old comedian's attorneys implied prosecutors' arguments to avoid re-victimization were invalid.
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, the deadline for sex crimes and a Philly lawmaker’s bill to change it
In the wake of dozens of allegations against the disgraced comedian, is it time to allow victims to report sexual assault more than 12 years after it happened?
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 sex assault charges stand, judge rules
Montgomery County Judge Steven O'Neil has ruled the comedian must face sex assault charges.
Testimony ends in Bill Cosby hearing over ‘a secret agreement that permits a wealthy defendant to buy his way out’
Judge Steven O'Neil did not give any indication about a ruling, saying the prosecution would still be allowed to call witnesses if he couldn't yet decide on the status of the charges against the comedian.
Cosby hearing, day 2: Longtime lawyer confirms Castor deal
The comedian's defense team began calling witnesses in the status hearing on sexual assault charges, held at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown.
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.