Cosby Won’t Face Sex Charges Due to “Insuffient Evidence” - Trash Talking Tour Continues!
Friday, February 25, 2005 at 11:59AM
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Prosecutors investigating a Canadian woman’s allegations that entertainer Bill Cosby drugged and fondled her over a year ago said Thursday they had no plans to pursue criminal charges. The announcement by Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor, ends a five-week investigation that began when a former Temple employee, Andrea Constrand, 31, publicly announced her allegations on Jan. 13. “After reviewing … and consulting with County and Cheltenham detectives, the District Attorney finds insufficient credible and admissible evidence exists upon which any charge against Mr. Cosby could be sustained beyond a reasonable doubt,” Castor said in a statement posted on his website. He also cautioned all parties “that he will reconsider this decision should the need arise.” Constand alleged that Cosby gave her some medication that made her feel dizzy, then fondled her while visiting Cosby’s home. She said she later woke up to find her bra undone and her clothes in disarray. “Everyone involved in this matter cooperated with investigators, including the complainant and Mr. Cosby. This level of cooperation has helped the investigation proceed smoothly and efficiently,” Castor’s statement read. Although the prosecutor has dropped the investigation, he gave no opinion concerning a civil suit, stating a much lower standard of proof is needed for Constand to pursue a civil suit against Cosby. “The District Attorney,” Castor said, “renders no opinion concerning the credibility of any party involved so as not to contribute to the publicity, and taint prospective jurors.” [more]

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