Cosby Unraveled

Bill Cosby’s release from prison, on a legal technicality, raises questions — lot’s of questions, including, will the survivors who have accused him of sexual assault ever get justice? Anthea Butler, professor of religion and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, joins host Annette John-Hall to discuss this latest development.

Comedian Bill Cosby has been imprisoned for three to 10 years for aggravated sexual assault.

Now that Bill Cosby has been found guilty of sexual assault, what’s the appropriate punishment for his crime?

How a new jury will see the facts in the Bill Cosby retrial, and just as important, how will it decide one key question: Consent.

In this episode, we shift focus to the people who surround perpetrators, enable them and look the other way.

On this episode of Cosby Unraveled from WHYY, we take a closer look at new witnesses who will testify for the prosecution.

On this episode of Cosby Unraveled from WHYY, we hear from a new Cosby accuser and explore why a successful, wealthy, celebrity icon, would need to drug women for sex.

We explore how the #MeToo Movement will impact the retrial of the once beloved comedian.

In Cosby Unraveled, Season 2 we prepare for Cosby’s retrial set against the backdrop of the #MeToo moment.

In the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, with a hopelessly deadlocked jury, the judge declared a mistrial. But the story isn’t over yet. There are still questions that haven’t been answered. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faced a jury that would determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. In the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, with a hopelessly deadlocked jury, the judge declared a mistrial. But the story isn’t over yet. There are still questions that haven’t been answered. Subscribe to the podcast.  

After more than four days and 30 hours of deliberation, the jury in the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby has not reached a verdict. The deadlock could result in a hung jury. We ask what that means for both Cosby and Andrea Constand. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. After four days and more than 30 hours of deliberation, the jury in the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby has not reached a verdict. The deadlock could result in a hung jury. We ask what that means for both Cosby and Andrea Constand. Subscribe to the podcast.

On this episode, we take a closer look at the testimony of Andrea Constand and her mother. Other alleged victims of Cosby show their support for Constand and we hear about backlash on social media. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. On this episode, we take a closer look at the testimony of Andrea Constand and her mother. Other alleged victims of Cosby show their support for Constand and we hear about backlash on social media. Subscribe to the podcast.

On the second day of the trial, Andrea Constand takes the stand. Out of all of Cosby’s accusers, Constand’s allegations against the comedian are the only ones that have lead to criminal charges. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. On the second day of the trial, Andrea Constand takes the stand. Out of all of Cosby’s accusers, Constand’s allegations against the comedian are the only ones that have lead to criminal charges. Subscribe to the podcast.

On this episode we hear about opening statements, the testimony of victim #6, and from Gloria Allred about statute of limitations. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. On this episode we hear about opening statements, the testimony of victim #6, and from Gloria Allred about statute of limitations. Subscribe to the podcast.

In episode 3, Cosby faces one of his accusers and the court of public opinion. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. In episode 3, Cosby faces one of his accusers and the court of public opinion.  Subscribe to the podcast.

The black community reacts to Cosby’s criticisms as allegations of sexual assault become public. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. In episode 2, the black community reacts to Cosby’s criticisms as allegations of sexual assault become public.  Subscribe to the podcast.

In episode 1, we take a look at Cosby’s North Philadelphia roots and his rise to fame. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. In episode 1, we take a look at Cosby’s North Philadelphia roots and his rise to fame.  Subscribe to the podcast.

Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. Subscribe to the podcast.