More than 50 women have accused the entertainer of sexual assault, with many saying he drugged and raped them. Cosby has denied all the allegations and is sticking with his not guilty plea from last year.
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Topless protestor interrupts Bill Cosby court arrival, is handcuffed by Montgomery Co Sheriff’s Office
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Naked protestors arrested outside
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Cosby’s retrial is the first high-profile sexual assault prosecution in the Me Too era. The case has garnered a lot of media coverage and many activists have vowed to protest outside of the courthouse throughout the trial, which will take at least a month.
Some demonstrators are also protesting in support of Cosby, claiming the entertainer is innocent. One protester passed out fliers at the courthouse Monday morning that warned of “mass demonstrations” if he is convicted.
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COSBY IN COURT: A Cosby supporter just handed me this flier. He’s passing them around to members of the media. Make note of the warning that there will me “mass demonstrations throughout the trial.” @FOX29philly
Other women’s groups are demonstrating in front of the courthouse to ensure that sexual assault survivors’ voices are heard.
“Women simply are not getting justice and our entire system is failing women and in turn failing our entire society,” Sonia Ossorio, the president of the National Organization for Women New York City, told reporters outside of the courthouse Monday morning.
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Outside of courthouse just before Cosby trial starts, here is Sonia Ossorio with the National Organization for Women.
