‘Finally some justice’: Hollywood weighs in on Cosby verdict
Bill Cosby was found guilty Thursday on charges he drugged and sexually assaulted Andrea Constand, and many in Hollywood immediately celebrated the news on social media.
The verdict came, after the jury’s 13 hours of deliberation, less than a year after a previous panel was unable to reach consensus on the charges.
The accusations against Cosby, from dozens of women who say the comedian drugged and assaulted them, started long before the dawn of the #MeToo revolution. But many in Hollywood credit the movement with opening people’s eyes to the reality of improper behavior and abuse of power.
As reactions to the verdict continue to pour in, here are a few thoughts from celebrities.
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UPDATES:
3 p.m.: This article was updated with additional reactions to the Cosby verdict.
This article was originally published at 12:25 p.m.
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