Supreme Court Upholds Decision to Set Bill Cosby Free From Prison in Sexual Assault Case

The Supreme Court will not hear a sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, marking a move that results in the upholding of a previous Pennsylvania decision to release the comedian.

Per a report from the Associated Press, the Supreme Court on Monday confirmed it will not hear an attempt from a prosecutor to appeal a prior state court ruling from last year. As previously reported, Cosby’s conviction in the case was thrown out in June 2021, paving the way for his release from prison.

Explained amid the ensuing discourse surrounding Cosby’s release last summer was that an agreement had been in place under which Cosby would not be prosecuted “for the incident involving [Andrea] Constand,” a deal which, at the time, was made to allow Cosby to be forced to testify in a civil action. During subsequent depositions, the Cosby Show star and co-creator made incriminating statements.

This story is being updated.