Mr. Cosby had served over 2 years, of a 3-10 year sentence
The Supreme Court in Pennsylvania has overturned Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction.
The retired actor was found guilty of drugging and molesting ex-basketball player, Andrea Constand, in 2018.
Bill Cosby was freed from prison after Pennsylvania's highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction. The 83-year-old arrived at his mansion in Elkins Park, a Philadelphia suburb, and made a brief appearance alongside his lawyers before reporters https://t.co/Lc69o4LfP5 pic.twitter.com/DIeegRy4gi
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The 83 year-old has served more than 2 years of a 3-10 year sentence, at a state prison.
The decision was made after the discovery of an agreement with a previous prosecutor, which prevented Mr. Cosby from being charged in the case.
He had vowed to serve all 10 years rather than acknowledge any remorse over the 2004 encounter, with Constand.
Jennifer Bonjean, part of Cosby's legal team, spoke outside his home:
Attorney Gloria Allred, who represented 33 of Cosby's accusers, says it won't deter the victims:
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