History of Bill Cosby in Timeline
Bill Cosby is a retired American comedian, actor, and media personality, notable for his success in stand-up, television (particularly 'The Cosby Show'), and advertising. Initially celebrated as a pioneer for African Americans in entertainment and admired for his 'America's Dad' image, Cosby's career and reputation were destroyed by dozens of sexual assault allegations beginning in 2014. These allegations led to his conviction, imprisonment, and subsequent release after his conviction was vacated, drastically altering his legacy.
1902: Targeting parents for Jell-O
In 1902, the launch of Jell-O saw the product targeting parents rather than to children.
1944: "Baby, It's Cold Outside" Written
In 2018, the Christmas song "Baby, It's Cold Outside," written in 1944, was pulled from several radio stations amid controversy that its lyrics allegedly promote sexual predation.
1963: 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
In 1963, The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing occurred, killing four girls. This event was featured in the 1997 documentary '4 Little Girls'.
January 25, 1964: Marriage to Camille Hanks
On January 25, 1964, Bill Cosby married Camille Hanks. Together, they had five children.
December 1965: Earliest Allegation Against Cosby
In December 1965, the earliest allegation against Cosby surfaced when Kristina Ruehli alleged that Cosby had drugged and assaulted her in his Beverly Hills home. She came forward publicly in 2005.
1965: Starred in I Spy
In 1965, Bill Cosby starred in the television show I Spy alongside Robert Culp.
1965: First Advertisement for White Owl Cigars
In 1965, Cosby's first advertisement was for White Owl cigars, before the debut of I Spy. Sales of the product rose despite the stigma around using a black spokesperson.
1965: Birth of Erika Cosby
In 1965, Erika Cosby, one of Bill Cosby's daughters, was born.
1965: Beginning of Alleged Assaults
In November 2014, multiple women came forward accusing Bill Cosby of assaults alleged to have started around 1965.
1966: Emmy Award for I Spy
In 1966, Bill Cosby won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in I Spy, becoming the first African American to earn an Emmy for acting.
1966: Birth of Erinn Cosby
In 1966, Erinn Cosby, one of Bill Cosby's daughters, was born.
1967: Release of "Little Ole Man (Uptight, Everything's Alright)"
In 1967, Bill Cosby released the single "Little Ole Man (Uptight, Everything's Alright)" from his album Silver Throat: Bill Cosby Sings, which charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
1967: Collection of African-American Art
Since 1967, Bill Cosby and his wife collected more than three hundred works of African-American art.
December 1968: Publication of "The Regular Way" in Playboy
In December 1968, Bill Cosby's story, "The Regular Way", was published in Playboy magazine.
1968: Continued Role in I Spy
In 1968, Bill Cosby continued his starring role in the television show I Spy.
1969: Starred in The Bill Cosby Show
In 1969, Bill Cosby starred in the sitcom The Bill Cosby Show.
1969: Birth of Ennis Cosby
In 1969, Ennis Cosby, one of Bill Cosby's sons, was born.
1969: Ladd Allegedly Drugged and Assaulted
In January 2015, Cindra Ladd alleged that Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1969.
1971: Continued Role in The Bill Cosby Show
In 1971, Bill Cosby continued his starring role in the sitcom The Bill Cosby Show.
1971: Starred in Man and Boy
In 1971, Bill Cosby starred in the western film Man and Boy.
1972: Created Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
In 1972, Bill Cosby created, produced, and hosted the animated comedy television series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.
1973: Starred in The Electric Company
In 1973, Bill Cosby starred in The Electric Company alongside Rita Moreno and Morgan Freeman.
1973: Birth of Ensa Cosby
In 1973, Ensa Cosby, one of Bill Cosby's daughters, was born.
1974: Starred in Uptown Saturday Night
In 1974, Bill Cosby starred in Sidney Poitier's crime comedy Uptown Saturday Night.
1974: Promotion of Jell-O Pudding
In 1974, Cosby began promoting Jell-O pudding for General Foods, leading to sales growth after a long decline. Cosby's Jell-O Pudding commercials were not permitted to be used in child directed television because celebrity endorsements were prohibited in advertising to children.
1975: Starred in Let's Do It Again
In 1975, Bill Cosby starred in Sidney Poitier's crime comedy Let's Do It Again.
1975: Alleged Sexual Assault of Judy Huth
In 2014, Judy Huth filed a civil suit against Bill Cosby alleging that he sexually assaulted her in 1975, when she was 16 years old.
1976: Starred in Mother, Jugs & Speed
In 1976, Bill Cosby starred in the comedy Mother, Jugs & Speed.
1976: Birth of Evin Cosby
In 1976, Evin Cosby, one of Bill Cosby's daughters, was born.
1977: Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1977, Bill Cosby received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1977: Starred in A Piece of the Action
In 1977, Bill Cosby starred in Sidney Poitier's crime comedy A Piece of the Action.
1978: Starred in California Suite
In 1978, Bill Cosby starred in Neil Simon's California Suite alongside Richard Pryor.
1979: Hosting the Los Angeles Playboy Jazz Festival
In 1979, Bill Cosby began hosting the Los Angeles Playboy Jazz Festival.
1979: Commercials for Coca-Cola
In 1979, Cosby appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola's "Have a Coke and a Smile" campaign and made a guest appearance at the Great Get-Together.
1979: Introduction of Pudding Pops
In 1979, General Foods introduced Pudding Pops, the company's first frozen dessert product, with Cosby as the spokesperson, selling US$100 million its first year.
1981: "Have a Coke and a Smile" campaign continued
In 1981, Cosby continued to appear in commercials for Coca-Cola's "Have a Coke and a Smile" campaign.
1982: "Coke Is It" campaign
In 1982, Cosby returned as Coca-Cola's spokesperson in its "Coke Is It" campaign, mocking the Pepsi Challenge.
1983: Release of Bill Cosby: Himself
In 1983, Bill Cosby's comedy film Bill Cosby: Himself was released and received positively.
September 1984: Debut of The Cosby Show
In September 1984, The Cosby Show debuted. Cosby co-produced the series, held creative control, and was involved in every aspect of production. The show was an immediate success, remaining near the top of the ratings for most of its eight-season run.
1984: Alleged Incident with Beth Ferrier
In 1984, Cosby allegedly drugged Beth Ferrier's coffee, and she awoke with her clothes partially removed. Ferrier made these allegations public in July 2005.
1985: Continued run of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
In 1985, Bill Cosby continued the run of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, which ran until that year.
1985: The Cosby Show becomes #1 in America
In 1985, The Cosby Show became the number-one show in America, a position it held until 1989.
1986: Bowman reports alleged assaults
Around early 1986, Barbara Bowman, then an aspiring model and actress, reported two incidents wherein she alleged that Bill Cosby attacked her after becoming her mentor. She claimed she escaped his attacks and that Cosby later subverted her career.
1986: Johnson alleges drugging during audition
In November 2014, Beverly Johnson alleged that in 1986 she was drugged by Cosby during an audition, and that she knew other women with similar accounts.
1987: Produced A Different World
In 1987, Bill Cosby produced the spin-off sitcom A Different World.
1987: Attempt to Return to Film with Leonard Part 6
In 1987, Cosby attempted to return to film with the spy spoof Leonard Part 6. Despite being the producer and writer, Cosby denounced the film during production. The film marked the first project for Columbia greenlighted by studio executive David Puttman.
1988: Initiation into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
In 1988, Bill Cosby was initiated into the Omega Psi Phi fraternity's Beta Alpha Alpha graduate chapter in White Plains, New York.
1989: Kraft General Foods Merger
Despite the 1989 merger of General Foods into Kraft, the newly merged company Kraft General Foods let Cosby remain with Jell-O as their spokesperson.
1989: The Cosby Show remains #1 in America
In 1989, The Cosby Show was rated as the number-one show in America, concluding its run at the top.
1990: Endorsement of the United States census
In 1990, Cosby endorsed the United States census.
1990: Starring in Ghost Dad
In 1990, Cosby reunited with Sidney Poitier, starring in Ghost Dad.
1990: Cosby Demanded Wendy Williams be fired
In 1990, during her radio show, Wendy Williams referred to sexual assault allegations against Cosby that had been published in the National Enquirer tabloid. Cosby called her boss in the middle of the broadcast demanding that Williams be fired.
1992: Projects After The Cosby Show
In 1992, after The Cosby Show ended, Cosby embarked on several projects, including a revival of You Bet Your Life.
1993: End of A Different World
In 1993, Bill Cosby's spin-off sitcom A Different World ended its run.
1993: Appearance in The Meteor Man
In 1993, Cosby appeared in a minor role in Robert Townsend's superhero comedy, The Meteor Man.
1994: Starred in The Cosby Mysteries
In 1994, Bill Cosby starred in The Cosby Mysteries.
February 6, 1995: Hosting a CBS special, Kids Say the Darndest Things
On February 6, 1995, Cosby hosted a CBS special, Kids Say the Darndest Things.
1995: End of The Cosby Mysteries
In 1995, Bill Cosby's show, The Cosby Mysteries, ended its run.
1996: Appearance in Jack
In 1996, Cosby appeared in a minor role in Francis Ford Coppola's coming of age film, Jack.
1996: New Show Cosby for CBS
In 1996, Cosby started a new show for CBS, titled Cosby, co-starring Phylicia Rashād. The show, which Cosby co-produced, centered on him as Hilton Lucas.
1996: Victoria Valentino's Allegations
In 1996, Playboy Playmate Victoria Valentino gave a videotaped interview making sexual assault allegations against Cosby, but the interview was never published.
January 16, 1997: Murder of Ennis Cosby
On January 16, 1997, Bill Cosby's son, Ennis Cosby, was murdered while changing a flat tire in Los Angeles.
1997: Autumn Jackson's Extortion Conviction
In 1997, Autumn Jackson, who claimed to be Cosby's illegitimate daughter, was convicted of extortion after she threatened to make her claims public in the Globe tabloid.
January 9, 1998: Kids Say the Darndest Things full-season show
From January 9, 1998, Cosby hosted a full-season show of Kids Say the Darndest Things.
1998: Hosted Kids Say the Darndest Things
In 1998, Bill Cosby hosted Kids Say the Darndest Things.
1998: Received Kennedy Center Honors
In 1998, Bill Cosby received Kennedy Center Honors. This award was later rescinded in 2018 due to sexual assault allegations.
1998: Lighting of Jell-O Billboard in Times Square
In 1998, Cosby was present for the lighting of the Jell-O brand's first billboard in New York's Times Square.
1999: Created Little Bill
In 1999, Bill Cosby created and produced the animated children's program Little Bill.
1999: 25th Year as Jell-O Spokesman and Distribution of Little Bill Books
In 1999, Cosby's 25th year as spokesman for Jell-O, the company distributed 120,000 copies of his picture book series, Little Bill, into American public libraries.
1999: Debut of Little Bill on Nickelodeon
In 1999, Little Bill, a series for preschoolers created by Cosby, debuted on Nickelodeon.
January 28, 2000: Alleged incident with Lachele Covington
On January 28, 2000, at his Manhattan townhouse, Cosby allegedly tried to put Lachele Covington's hands down his pants and then exposed himself. Covington filed a criminal complaint against Cosby on February 1, 2000.
February 1, 2000: Lachele Covington Files Criminal Complaint
On February 1, 2000, Lachele Covington filed a criminal complaint against Cosby alleging that on January 28, 2000, he had tried to put her hands down his pants and then exposed himself in his Manhattan townhouse. The D.A. declined to prosecute.
April 28, 2000: Last Episode of Cosby
On April 28, 2000, the last episode of Cosby aired.
June 23, 2000: End of Kids Say the Darndest Things
Kids Say the Darndest Things ended on June 23, 2000.
November 2000: Renewal of Little Bill
In November 2000, Nickelodeon renewed the popular program Little Bill.
2000: End of Cosby and Kids Say the Darndest Things
In 2000, both the sitcom Cosby and the show Kids Say the Darndest Things, which Cosby hosted, ended their runs.
2001: Promotion of Jell-O as State Snack
In 2001, Cosby appeared at the Utah State Senate to designate Jell-O the official state snack.
2001: Publication of New Book and Commencement Addresses
In 2001, Cosby's agenda included the publication of a new book and delivering commencement addresses at multiple colleges.
2001: Change in Jell-O Advertising Target
In 2001, Jell-O departed from its traditional targeting of parents and began targeting children.
July 2002: Cosby Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
In July 2002, Bill Cosby received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush.
2002: Longest-Serving Celebrity Spokesperson
As of 2002, Cosby held the record for being the longest-serving celebrity spokesperson for a product, through his work with Jell-O.
2002: Longest-standing celebrity endorsement
As of 2002, Cosby's time with Jell-O was considered the longest-standing celebrity endorsement in American advertising history.
2002: Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2002, Bill Cosby received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush.
2003: Received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
In 2003, Bill Cosby received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
2003: Appearance in Baadasssss!
In 2003, Cosby made an appearance in Mario Van Peebles' film Baadasssss!.
January 2004: Andrea Constand's Accusation
In January 2004, Andrea Constand accused Cosby of drugging and fondling her.
May 2004: Public Remarks on African American Priorities
In May 2004, Bill Cosby made public remarks critical of African Americans who prioritized sports, fashion, and "acting hard" over education, self-respect, and self-improvement. He also delivered the Pound Cake speech, advocating for better morals education for children.
December 2004: Release of Fat Albert Film
In December 2004, the live-action feature film Fat Albert, co-written and executive produced by Cosby, was released in theaters, with Cosby making an appearance as himself.
2004: Involvement with The Jazz Foundation of America
In 2004, Bill Cosby became involved with The Jazz Foundation of America, hosting its annual benefit, A Great Night in Harlem.
2004: Promotional Visit to Jell-O Gallery
In 2004, Cosby made a promotional visit to the Jell-O Gallery.
2004: End of Little Bill
In 2004, the animated children's program Little Bill, created and produced by Bill Cosby, ended its run.
2004: End of Alleged Assaults
In November 2014, multiple women came forward accusing Bill Cosby of assaults alleged to have occurred until around 2004.
February 2005: District Attorney Declines to File Criminal Charges
In February 2005, District Attorney Bruce Castor declined to file criminal charges against Cosby regarding allegations made by Andrea Constand, citing insufficient evidence. This decision was later cited as a factor in overturning Cosby's conviction in 2021.
February 2005: No Charges Filed in Constand Case
In February 2005, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania's District Attorney said there would be no charges in the Andrea Constand case due to insufficient evidence.
March 2005: Constand Files Civil Claim
In March 2005, Andrea Constand filed a civil claim against Cosby.
July 2005: Beth Ferrier's Allegations
In a July 2005 Philadelphia Daily News interview, Beth Ferrier alleged that in 1984 Cosby had drugged her coffee and she awoke with her clothes partially removed.
2005: Andrea Constand files civil suit against Cosby
In 2005, Andrea Constand filed a civil suit against Bill Cosby, which would later lead to the unsealing of court records in July 2015.
2005: Kristina Ruehli Came Forward
In 2005, Kristina Ruehli came forward as Jane Doe #12 in the Andrea Constand case and alleged that Cosby had drugged and assaulted her in December 1965.
2005: Publication of "Is Bill Cosby Right?"
In 2005, Michael Eric Dyson wrote "Is Bill Cosby Right? Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind?", critiquing Cosby's views on poverty and crime. Cornel West defended Cosby's remarks as compassionate and aimed at encouraging positive change.
June 9, 2006: Philadelphia magazine publishes article about allegations
On June 9, 2006, Philadelphia magazine published an article by Robert Huber detailing Andrea Constand's allegations, along with similar stories from other women alleging they were drugged and sexually assaulted. The article, titled "Dr. Huxtable & Mr. Hyde," also presented Barbara Bowman's allegations.
November 1, 2006: Details of Bowman's allegations published
On November 1, 2006, Philadelphia magazine published details of Barbara Bowman's allegations of drug and sexual assault against Bill Cosby. Bowman reported two incidents that happened around early 1986, wherein she was eighteen years old and working as an aspiring model and actress after her agent had introduced her to Cosby and he had become her good friend and mentor, saying that she escaped his attacks, returned home to Denver and Cosby thereafter subverted her career.
November 2006: Cosby Settles Out of Court with Constand
In November 2006, Cosby settled out of court with Andrea Constand for an undisclosed amount.
2006: Cosby's attorney releases statements dismissing allegations
In 2006, following renewed public attention to allegations against Bill Cosby, his attorney dismissed the accusations as "unsubstantiated." Cosby and Constand, who had a civil settlement in 2006, clarified that a prior statement did not refer to Constand's case.
May 2007: Commencement Speech at High Point University
In May 2007, Cosby spoke at the commencement of High Point University.
2008: Comments on Crime and African American Youth
In a 2008 interview, Bill Cosby discussed high crime rates and the disproportionate number of young African American men being murdered and jailed in cities like Philadelphia and Chicago. Following Barack Obama's election, Cosby expressed skepticism about its impact on onscreen diversity.
2009: Received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
In 2009, Bill Cosby received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which was later rescinded in 2018 due to the sexual assault allegations against him.
2009: Hosting Comedy Gala at Just for Laughs
In the summer of 2009, Cosby hosted a comedy gala at Montreal's Just for Laughs festival.
2010: Return to Jell-O as Executive Producer
In 2010, Cosby returned to Jell-O as executive producer for the company's "Hello Jell-O" campaign, with the brand sponsoring his web show OBKB.
2011: President's Award for Contributions to Advertising
In 2011, Cosby won the President's Award for Contributions to Advertising from the Advertising Hall of Fame.
2012: End of Hosting the Los Angeles Playboy Jazz Festival
In 2012, Bill Cosby's tenure as the host of the Los Angeles Playboy Jazz Festival came to an end.
2013: Criticism of the Republican Party
In a 2013 CNN interview, Bill Cosby criticized the Republican Party's views on socioeconomic and racial issues. His social commentary led to the unsealing of documents in a previous civil suit, sparking renewed interest in older allegations of sexual assault.
October 16, 2014: Hannibal Buress addresses Cosby's legacy in comedy routine
On October 16, 2014, during a comedy routine in Philadelphia, Hannibal Buress criticized Bill Cosby's moralizing by stating, "Yeah, but you raped women, Bill Cosby, so that kind of brings you down a couple notches."
November 2014: Cosby responds to allegations
In November 2014, Bill Cosby responded to a question about the allegations against him by saying, "I don't talk about it."
November 2014: Multiple women accuse Cosby of assault
In November 2014, following Hannibal Buress's remarks, several women, including Janice Dickinson, Louisa Moritz, and others, publicly accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault allegedly committed between 1965 and 2004. Charlotte Laws also accused Cosby of assaulting a friend in a Salon article.
2014: Wendy Williams Recalled Radio Show Incident
After the allegations resurfaced in 2014, Wendy Williams recalled that during her radio show in 1990, she referred to sexual assault allegations against Cosby that had been published in the National Enquirer tabloid.
2014: Younger comics credit Cosby as an innovator
Before the 2014 allegations surfaced, well-established comics like Jerry Seinfeld had credited Bill Cosby as an innovator in stand-up comedy and for paving the way for comics in sitcom television.
2014: End of Advertising Roles Due to Allegations
In 2014, Cosby ceased appearing in advertising roles following widespread publicity of sexual assault allegations against him.
2014: Huth files civil suit against Cosby
In 2014, Judy Huth filed a civil suit against Bill Cosby in California, alleging sexual assault in 1975.
2014: "Conversations" Exhibit at the National Museum of African Art
In 2014, The Cosbys' collection of African-American art was displayed in "Conversations", an exhibit at the National Museum of African Art. The show became controversial due to sexual assault allegations made against Cosby.
January 2015: Cindra Ladd alleges drugging and sexual assault
In January 2015, Cindra Ladd alleged that in 1969, Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her.
May 2015: Cosby states he's never seen anything like the allegations
In May 2015, Bill Cosby commented on the allegations against him, stating, "I have been in this business 52 years and I've never seen anything like this. Reality is a situation and I can't speak."
May 2015: Lili Bernard claims sexual assault
In May 2015, Lili Bernard claimed that in the early 1990s, Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her, and that she was interviewed by police in Atlantic City, New Jersey, regarding the allegation. The lack of a statute of limitations for rape in New Jersey raised hopes for charges, though it was unclear if the alleged assault occurred there.
July 2015: Petition launched to revoke Cosby's Medal of Freedom
In July 2015, PAVE: Promoting Awareness and Victim Empowerment, launched a WhiteHouse.gov petition calling for President Barack Obama to revoke Bill Cosby's Presidential Medal of Freedom.
July 2015: Court records from Constand's civil suit unsealed
In July 2015, court records from Andrea Constand's 2005 civil suit against Bill Cosby were unsealed, including Cosby's deposition where he admitted to casual sex with young women involving the use of methaqualone (Quaalude).
July 27, 2015: New York magazine features Cosby's accusers
On July 27, 2015, New York magazine's cover displayed images of 35 women alleging assault by Bill Cosby. They shared their stories about being assaulted by Bill Cosby, and the culture that wouldn't listen. The cover implied there may be more victims and highlighted the similarities in the alleged assaults, often involving Cosby offering a spiked drink.
September 17, 2015: A&E broadcasts 'Cosby: The Women Speak'
On September 17, 2015, A&E broadcast the documentary 'Cosby: The Women Speak,' featuring interviews with thirteen alleged victims. By October 24, nearly sixty women had accused Cosby of sexual abuse, describing him as a "sociopath" and "serial rapist."
2015: Ebony magazine releases issue about Cosby allegations
In 2015, Ebony magazine released an issue with the allegations against Bill Cosby as the cover story, discussing the impact of The Cosby Show and the question of separating Bill Cosby from Cliff Huxtable. The cover depicted a photograph of the Huxtables with a cracked frame.
2015: Shawn Upshaw Brown's Renewed Allegations
In 2015, Shawn Upshaw Brown, with whom Cosby admitted to having an extramarital affair in the 1970s, went into more detail with her renewed allegations in an interview.
2016: Report of Legal Blindness
In 2016, Bill Cosby's attorneys reported that he had become legally blind.
April 2017: Interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association
In April 2017, Bill Cosby agreed to be interviewed by the National Newspaper Publishers Association, as they were perceived to prioritize facts over sensationalism.
February 23, 2018: Death of Ensa Cosby
On February 23, 2018, Bill Cosby's daughter, Ensa Cosby, died of renal disease while awaiting a kidney transplant.
April 26, 2018: Cosby found guilty of aggravated indecent assault
On April 26, 2018, following a jury trial, Bill Cosby was found guilty of three counts of aggravated indecent assault against Andrea Constand.
May 3, 2018: Expulsion from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
On May 3, 2018, Bill Cosby was expelled as a member of the Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences due to breaches of conduct.
September 25, 2018: Cosby sentenced to prison
On September 25, 2018, Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to ten years in state prison and a $25,000 fine. He was moved to SCI Phoenix in Skippack Township, Pennsylvania, where he was confined to a single cell.
2018: "Baby, It's Cold Outside" pulled from radio stations
In late 2018, the Christmas song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" was pulled from several radio stations amid controversy over lyrics perceived to promote sexual predation. Susan Loesser blamed Bill Cosby for backlash against lyric "say, what's in this drink?".
January 28, 2019: Cosby moved into general prison population
On January 28, 2019, Bill Cosby was moved from administrative segregation into the general population at SCI Phoenix.
December 10, 2019: Verdict upheld by Pennsylvania Superior Court
On December 10, 2019, the Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction on the initial level of appeal.
June 23, 2020: Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal
On June 23, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear a further level of appeal of Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction, focusing on the admissibility of testimony from prosecution witnesses and a deposition where Cosby admitted to giving Quaaludes to women.
June 30, 2021: Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Cosby's conviction
On June 30, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby's conviction, citing violations of his due process rights. The court pointed to a 2005 agreement where a prosecutor declined to file criminal charges, leading Cosby to testify in a civil lawsuit.
November 2021: District Attorney files papers with Supreme Court
In November 2021, the District Attorney filed papers with the Supreme Court of the United States seeking to have the Court consider whether to overturn the decision of the state supreme court regarding Bill Cosby's overturned conviction.
2021: Attempted Post-Prison Comeback
Following his release from prison in 2021, Bill Cosby attempted to make a comeback, with plans for a comedy tour, a five-part docuseries, and a book release, but later put them on hold due to ongoing legal problems.
January 2022: Cosby's attorney files response urging Supreme Court decline review
In late January 2022, Bill Cosby's attorney filed a response urging the Supreme Court to decline review of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision to overturn Cosby's conviction.
March 7, 2022: Supreme Court declines to review Pennsylvania court decision
On March 7, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review the decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that overturned Bill Cosby's conviction.
2022: Release of "We Need to Talk About Cosby" Documentary
In 2022, W. Kamau Bell released the Showtime documentary "We Need to Talk About Cosby," which explores Cosby's life, career, and sexual assault cases. Cosby's representative denied the allegations, highlighting Cosby's history of supporting the excluded and disenfranchised.
2022: Jury rules in Huth's favor, Cosby ordered to pay damages
In 2022, the jury ruled in Judy Huth's favor in her civil suit against Bill Cosby, and he was ordered to pay $500,000 in compensatory damages.
2022: Law & Order episode reflects Cosby cases
In 2022, the premiere of the 21st season of Law & Order featured a plot resembling the Cosby cases, with a murdered entertainer released from prison after his conviction was overturned.
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