Shitty outcome, but correct decision for the appeal. The DA promised not to prosecute him in exchange for waiving his 5th amendment rights and forcing him to testify in the civil suit. To then go...
Shitty outcome, but correct decision for the appeal. The DA promised not to prosecute him in exchange for waiving his 5th amendment rights and forcing him to testify in the civil suit. To then go back and prosecute him is very much malpractice and violates the principles of the 5th amendment.
Fun Fact: That DA was Bruce Castor, who served as Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer during his second impeachment back in January. He's the guy who made the bizarre opening speech.
Fun Fact: That DA was Bruce Castor, who served as Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer during his second impeachment back in January. He's the guy who made the bizarre opening speech.
The DA at the time thought that they could not build a strong enough case to prosecute Cosby criminally; by granting him immunity and forcing him to testify under oath against himself in the civil...
Why would you grant someone immunity to compel them to testify against themselves, knowing full well that said testimony would then not be admissible?
The DA at the time thought that they could not build a strong enough case to prosecute Cosby criminally; by granting him immunity and forcing him to testify under oath against himself in the civil case, then at least the victims could gain the monetary win from the civil suit.
Of course, the DA at the time does not have the best ethical track record the world, but certainly it seems to at least have merit, given that according to the jury, the key evidence that led to Cosby's criminal judgement was his own self incriminating testimony.
his rights were violated, but the literal truth from his mouth is out in the open either way. Last thing I'd want to do is be public; I'd rather crash the Tour de France. Then again, he's 83 and...
his rights were violated, but the literal truth from his mouth is out in the open either way. Last thing I'd want to do is be public; I'd rather crash the Tour de France.
Then again, he's 83 and I'm guessing life just won't go back to normal for him over this. There's not much left for him to do at this point except try and get some of his deals back and finalize a will. That's gonna be an awkward time (become a millionaire in inheritance, but accepting money from the most serial of serial rapists... a true test of morals. I think the only way to justify that is to give 90+% to some women's shelters or planned parenthood).
I mean, all wealth comes with a duty to act virtuously towards the greater good. The main difference here is that the origin of the money makes it harder to ignore that. I'd take the money in a...
I mean, all wealth comes with a duty to act virtuously towards the greater good. The main difference here is that the origin of the money makes it harder to ignore that. I'd take the money in a heartbeat. Guilt is an unproductive feeling. Responsibility is not.
I'd feel differently if the money itself was the product of criminal activity or unethical practices.
Shitty outcome, but correct decision for the appeal. The DA promised not to prosecute him in exchange for waiving his 5th amendment rights and forcing him to testify in the civil suit. To then go back and prosecute him is very much malpractice and violates the principles of the 5th amendment.
Fun Fact: That DA was Bruce Castor, who served as Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer during his second impeachment back in January. He's the guy who made the bizarre opening speech.
The DA at the time thought that they could not build a strong enough case to prosecute Cosby criminally; by granting him immunity and forcing him to testify under oath against himself in the civil case, then at least the victims could gain the monetary win from the civil suit.
Of course, the DA at the time does not have the best ethical track record the world, but certainly it seems to at least have merit, given that according to the jury, the key evidence that led to Cosby's criminal judgement was his own self incriminating testimony.
He’s out doing a victory lap, spinning to the press his release as proof of his innocence.
I can’t stomach the smugness.
his rights were violated, but the literal truth from his mouth is out in the open either way. Last thing I'd want to do is be public; I'd rather crash the Tour de France.
Then again, he's 83 and I'm guessing life just won't go back to normal for him over this. There's not much left for him to do at this point except try and get some of his deals back and finalize a will. That's gonna be an awkward time (become a millionaire in inheritance, but accepting money from the most serial of serial rapists... a true test of morals. I think the only way to justify that is to give 90+% to some women's shelters or planned parenthood).
I mean, all wealth comes with a duty to act virtuously towards the greater good. The main difference here is that the origin of the money makes it harder to ignore that. I'd take the money in a heartbeat. Guilt is an unproductive feeling. Responsibility is not.
I'd feel differently if the money itself was the product of criminal activity or unethical practices.