Bill Cosby trial takes another twist
The Bill Cosby trial has taken another twist, as the jury begins to deliberate over the case that has already demolished the 79-year-old comedian’s good-guy image.
The trial has already moved to the jury, which could see the man who was once one of the most beloved stars in show business spend his remaining years in prison.
The closing arguments painted a different picture of what had happened between Cosby and Andrea Constand, with the defence suggesting the “romantic interludes” were consensual, while prosecutors arguing this was fancy lawyering.
District Attorney Kevin Steele said, "Drugging somebody and putting them in a position where you can do what you want with them is not romantic. It's criminal."
After the prosecution took five days to outline its case, the defence drew just one witness and six minutes of testimony. Cosby himself didn’t take the stand, ending days of suspense, although legal experts say this would’ve been a risky move.
Cosby is charged with three counts of aggravated indecent assault.
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