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Bill Cosby conviction overturned: Read the full court ruling

2018 sexual assault conviction against comedian has been overturned

David Taintor
Wednesday 30 June 2021 13:17 EDT
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby’s 2018 sexual assault conviction, teeing up the disgraced comedian’s release from prison.

The stunning ruling could mean Mr Cosby walks out of prison a free man within a matter of hours.

Read the full ruling below:

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