The Trial of Bill Cosby for Assault of Lesbian Set for June 2017 (Video)

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The Trial of Bill Cosby for Assault of Lesbian Set for June 2017
A judge set a trial date for the case of Andrea Constand's complaint, that the comedy star drugged and molested her, while prosecutors announced they will call 13 of his alleged victims to testify.
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A judge set a trial date for the case of Andrea Constand's complaint, that the comedy star drugged and molested her, while prosecutors announced they will call 13 of his alleged victims to testify.

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The Trial of Bill Cosby for Assault of Lesbian Set for June 2017

A judge set a trial date for the case of Andrea Constand's complaint, that the comedy star drugged and molested her, while prosecutors announced they will call 13 of his alleged victims to testify.

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The bill would have designated restrooms in public buildings according to sex assigned at birth, allowing for fines and lawsuits agains people who use the "wrong" facility.

In Minnesota, staying human was treated as a danger—and innocent lives paid the price.

“I will fight these baseless charges, and I will not be silenced,” the gay journalist said.

The Trump Justice Department is testing whether courts will find that journalism is a crime.

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