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In many ways this case and the subsequent verdict is breaking new territory.
We know you have questions about this very complicated case, so weve tried to answer them all.
Hes now considered a sex offender.
The second found that she was unconscious or semiconscious at the time of the assault.
And the third found that Cosby gave Constand an intoxicant that severely impaired her ability to give consent.
What makes his crimes indecent?Pennsylvania has a separate charge from sexual assault known as indecent assault.
The judge disagreed and opted to honor the comedians bail.
The prosecutors were initially concerned that Cosby, because of his means,might make a run at flee.
Next, the court will assess Cosby to determine whether hes a risk to society.
They will also consider factors like his age and health to help determine his sentencing later this summer.
Being almost 81 and legally blind could certainly impact the sentence.
Is Cosby living at the same house where he drugged and raped Constand?Yes.
Is Cosby a felon now?Yes.
He must also register as a sex offender for life.
Can Cosbys lawyers appeal the verdict?Absolutely.
In other words, his attorneys cant simply appeal the verdict because they dont like it.
Cosbys legal team can appeal in a few different ways in the state.
They could also ask a higher court to reconsider the conviction.
In Pennsylvania, a notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of sentencing.
Do Cosbys lawyers have anything to actually appeal?Thats debatable.
They may also point to any of the judges rulings during the retrial as reason for appeal.
Why does Cosby face ten years in jail for each count?
These sentences vary from state to state.
This gives both sides the opportunity to make their cases for everything from incarceration to house arrest.
At his age, that would be a life sentence.
She could ultimately seek damages from Cosby, who has already given a sworn deposition in this case.
The case is expected to proceed at the end of July in Los Angeles.
In March, the California Supreme Court refused Cosbys latest appeal and ordered that the case move forward.
Dickinson has publicly accused Cosby of drugging and raping her in 1982.
Shes suing him for defamation after Cosby and his representatives accused her of lying about the incident.
If there are other settlements, they have not been made public.
Could more accusers sue Cosby now that hes been found guilty?Yes.
To date,more than 60 women have publicly accused Cosbyof drugging and/or raping them.
Can Cosby stand trial for another case while hes in jail?Yes.
He could be subpoenaed to attend other trials.
Does Andrea Constand get any damages?Since this was a criminal trial, Constand does not receive damages.
As we mentioned, Cosby already paid Constand $3.38 million in a settlement in 2006.
Constand has not commented either way.
The first trialended in a hung jury.
In the first trial, Constand was the lone witness accusing Cosby of drugging and raping her.
Where is Cosby now?At his home in suburban Philadelphia.
