US comedian, Bill Cosby has been denied parole by the Pennsylvania Parole Board;in his sex assault case due to his failure to complete a prison program for sex offenders.
Laura Treaster, a spokeswoman for the state parole board, confirmed the decision; and was first reported by Nicole Weisensee Egan, author of the book ‘Chasing Cosby’, on her Facebook page.
Treaster said the board would not consider Cosby for parole again unless he completes the “sexual violent predator” therapy. According to her, he must also overcome a recommendation against parole from the;state Department of Corrections and maintain a clear conduct record. Cosby was also told to develop a “parole release plan.”
Treaster also said the reasons for the negative recommendation by the corrections; department, and Cosby’s prison conduct record, are not public information.
Cosby being denied parole wasn’t a surprise
Meanwhile, Cosby’s spokesman, Andrew Wyatt said his client expected to be turned down. “We knew he was going to be rejected. He called me and told me that if he didn’t take the course, he would be denied. He has maintained his innocence from the beginning.” Also,. Meanwhile,.
Nonetheless, he noted that Cosby is doing well in prison as can be expected. Meanwhile,. Again,. Also,. More so,. That notwithstanding,.
Cosby, who is now 83, would have become eligible for parole on 25th September;this year after completing the three-year minimum term of his sentence. The once-beloved comedian known as ‘America’s Dad’ has been serving;his sentence in the state correctional institution at Phoenix, a suburb in Philadelphia.
Cosby had a hearing before the Pennsylvania supreme court in December on the appeal of his conviction. The court has not yet ruled, and there is rarely any advance notice.
Wyatt said of the supreme court appeal that “Cosby is hopeful. He’s cool as a cucumber.” Again,. More so,. Also,. Meanwhile,.
It can be recalled that on 25th September 2018, Bill Cosby;was sentenced to three to ten years in state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting;Andrea Constand at his home 14 years ago. Also,. Meanwhile,. More so,.
Cosby appealed for bail, however, the bail was revoked and he was escorted from the courthouse in handcuffs. Meanwhile,. Also,.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Judge Steven O’Neill said “this was a serious crime. Mr. Cosby, this has all circled back to you. The day has come, the time has come”. Also,. More so,. Again,. Meanwhile,. Also,. More so,. Nonetheless,.
He also was ordered to pay a fine of $25,000 plus;the costs of prosecution as part of the sentence. In addition, Judge O’Neill ruled that Cosby will be classified as a “sexually violent predator,” a determination;that requires lifetime registration, lifetime mandatory;sex offender counseling with a treatment provider, and;notification to the community that a “sexually violent predator” lives in the area. Again,. Also,. Meanwhile,. Also,
Cosby was taken to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and;was later transferred to SCI Phoenix, a state prison in Collegeville, according to;Corrie Emerson, public affairs manager for Montgomery County. Also,. Meanwhile
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