By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/bill-cosby-to-stand-trial-for-criminal-sexual-assault Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Bill Cosby to stand trial for criminal sexual assault Nation May 24, 2016 1:36 PM EDT Bill Cosby will stand trial on sexual assault charges after a judge determined Tuesday there is sufficient evidence to bring the comedian and actor to trial. Cosby’s arraignment is set for July 20, when he will enter a plea, and a trial date will be set, according to the Associated Press. The case stems from an alleged incident in 2004 when then-Temple University employee Andrea Constand reported to police that Cosby drugged her and penetrated her with his fingers at his home in suburban Philadelphia. Cosby said in a statement to police that was read in court that it was consensual sexual activity. Cosby could be sentenced to 10 years if convicted. Gloria Allred, the attorney who represents the more than 30 clients who have filed charges against Bill Cosby, addressed the media after Tuesday’s hearing, where Cosby was ordered to stand trial. Video by PBS NewsHour We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Bill Cosby will stand trial on sexual assault charges after a judge determined Tuesday there is sufficient evidence to bring the comedian and actor to trial. Cosby’s arraignment is set for July 20, when he will enter a plea, and a trial date will be set, according to the Associated Press. The case stems from an alleged incident in 2004 when then-Temple University employee Andrea Constand reported to police that Cosby drugged her and penetrated her with his fingers at his home in suburban Philadelphia. Cosby said in a statement to police that was read in court that it was consensual sexual activity. Cosby could be sentenced to 10 years if convicted. Gloria Allred, the attorney who represents the more than 30 clients who have filed charges against Bill Cosby, addressed the media after Tuesday’s hearing, where Cosby was ordered to stand trial. Video by PBS NewsHour We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now