The jury found Cosby guilty on all three counts on Thursday afternoon, drawing an emotional reaction from his accusers. Cosby remains free on bail until sentencing.
Upon reading of the first guilty verdict several of Cosby’s alleged prior victims sobbed and shook with joy. Cosby’s head was bent slightly, eyes shut.
Cosby, who has faced dozens of sexual misconduct allegations spanning decades, was charged with three counts aggravated indecent assault against one woman, Andrea Constand, 45, who claimed that Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in his home in January 2004. Cosby’s first trial ended in a mistrial in June.
Constand maintained her composure as the verdict was read.
Cosby lashed out at the prosecution when discussing whether to revoke his bail.
Prosecutor Kevin Steele said Cosby had a plane and noted his wealth in giving concerns over his bail.
“He doesn’t have a plane, you asshole! I’m sick of it, you asshole!” he exclaimed.
Meanwhile, the prosecutor argued with the judge.
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Steven O’Neill said because of Cosby’s “age and his medical condition, I am not going to simply lock him up.” Cosby has to surrender his passport and must remain in his nearby home, the judge said.
Lili Bernard, an accuser who once appeared as a guest on “The Cosby Show,” let out a wail as the verdict was read. She began to cry and court personnel had to escort her from the courtroom.
“I feel like my faith in humanity is restored,” she told reporters through tears in front of the courthouse.
Janice Baker-Kinney, who testified that Cosby gave her Quaaludes and sexually assaulted her, told MSNBC after the verdict that “the relief is overwhelming.”
“I’m shaking with relief and I can’t stop sobbing,” she said.
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