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Bill Cosby Denied Parole In First Hearing
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Bill Cosby, who was convicted of aggravated indecent assault in Pennsylvania in 2018 and sentenced to 3-10 years in the slammer has been denied parole in his first hearing. It was his first parole hearing and it means he’ll spend at least another year in prison.
Cosby Refused To Admit Wrong
TMZ, was Cosby’s refusal to participate in sex offender treatment, something the parole board has insisted upon. Cosby has maintained his innocence, despite the conviction and no doubt that played a part in the ruling. Finally, according to the article, the former TV star got a negative recommendation from the PA Department of Corrections.
The disgraced actor and comedian had a parole hearing on May 11 and the Pennsylvania parole board decided that Cosby had not yet met the requirements that warranted a release from prison.
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Bill Cosby will not be released on parole later this year, the Pennsylvania Parole Board ruled earlier this month, in part because he failed to participate in and complete a treatment program for sexual offenders.
The May 11 ruling was not publicly released until Thursday, and a spokesman for Cosby said the denial is not a surprise to the disgraced former comedian.
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It is not clear when Cosby, now 83, will next be eligible for parole. His spokesman did not respond to a question about Cosby s eligibility.
Bill Cosby s petition for parole was denied after he refused to take sex offender therapy INSIDER 1 hr ago
Bill Cosby s petition for parole was denied on Thursday.
He was told he needs to complete sexual violent predator therapy, but has refused.
Cosby is serving a 10-year sentence for aggravated indecent assault.
Bill Cosby s petition for parole was denied by the Pennsylvania Parole Board after the disgraced comedian refused to take a therapy program meant for sex offenders.
Cosby, 83, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for aggravated indecent assault after being convicted in the 2004 rape of Andrea Constand.
He could become eligible for parole in September after completing a three-year minimum of his sentence.