Tag: fundamental fairness

Cosby in a Nutshell

The entire world is talking about the reversal and ultimate dismissal of Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction.  There is certainly plenty to talk about but it was no-doubt, the correct decision.  The nutshell summary of what led to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision is as follows: The initial prosecutor did not believe he had sufficient, admissible evidence that would permit a conviction of Cosby without an admission of confession. With criminal charges a possibility, Cosby had the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and decline to answer any questions including in a civil lawsuit for the same allegations. Rather than […]

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