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    Prosecutors in the sexual assault retrial of Bill Cosby filed a request for 19 of the actor’s accusers to testify. The defense argues it would prejudice the jury.
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Prosecutors in New Cosby Trial Want 19 Accusers to Testify

Prosecutors in the sexual assault retrial of Bill Cosby filed a request for 19 of the actor’s accusers to testify. The defense argues it would prejudice the jury.

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Prosecutors in New Cosby Trial Want 19 Accusers to Testify

Prosecutors in the sexual assault retrial of Bill Cosby filed a request for 19 of the actor’s accusers to testify. The defense argues it would prejudice the jury.

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The unsolved murder, dubbed the "gay Black Dahlia," was cracked wide open by director Rachel Mason after 25 years.

In Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, the legendary performer details descending into an impassioned, drug-fueled affair with the filmmaker during the filming of the 1977 movie musical New York, New York.

The award-winning journalist isn't backing down despite what the current administration throws at him.

A civil rights group claims that backlash to the show's popularity has caused an uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ hate from fellow players and coaches.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

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Most Popular

These are some of his worst comments about LGBTQ+ people made by Charlie Kirk.

The Republican-led legislation places the state increasingly out of step with the rest of New England on trans rights.

Opinion: Proximity to (and even building) misogynistic machinery will not protect you, writes contributor Josh Ackley.

The far-right influencer for months accused the CEO of Turning Point USA of being involved in her husband, Charlie Kirk's, murder.

The Texas Republican championed a federal ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for minors.

Conservative lawmakers are attempting to take away protections that some local governments have put in place to prevent discrimination against their LGBTQ+ citizens.