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At one point on Friday,Constand told the court, I was very scared.
Today the defense hammered Constand on the stand about her phone calls with Cosby after the alleged incident.
Statutes of limitations on crimes pertaining to sexual violence also tend to play an important role in this process.
The Cosby case elevated the challenge presented by statutes of limitations, said OConnor.
Many victims were told that they could no longer pursue criminal prosecution.
At one point last week they held a silent vigil outside the courthouse for other Cosby accusers.
Juries are comprised of human beings.
As such, testimony that puts a human face on a crime can be highly effective.
Cosby has denied all accusations against him.
In a statement to investigators, he described his relationship with Constand as consensual.
