PHILADELPHIA, PA – On July 1, 2021 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the indecent assault conviction of Bill Cosby and ordered his release from prison after finding that he was denied protection against self-incrimination.

The decision was of a procedural issue that is irrelevant to the facts of the crime.

The decision was based on the question whether a prior Prosecutor’s decade-old promise that Cosby would never be charged with drugging and assaulting accuser Andrea Constand prohibited the Montgomery County District Attorney Office from lodging the case that ultimately led to his conviction.

The court found that it did, citing Cosby’s reliance on that vow when he agreed to give incriminating testimony in a civil case filed by Constand.

Philly NOW stands with the survivors who came forward during the investigation and prosecution of Cosby. Their courage gave other victims of sexual assault the voice to speak their truth! For any survivor needing support during this time, WOAR’s 24-hour hotline is available at 215.985.3333 or chat online at www.woar.org from 5 pm – 11 pm Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 am-11 pm.

“ Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” Aldous Huxley