Event Details
January 01, 2005
Description
Decision not to prosecute
Participants (3)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Attorney Castor | person | 2 | View Entity |
| Mr. Cosby | person | 12 | View Entity |
| Mr. Castor | person | 14 | View Entity |
Source Documents (2)
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This document appears to be a page from a court filing in the Ghislaine Maxwell case (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE), but the text specifically details the 2005 investigation into Bill Cosby regarding Ms. Constand. It summarizes Prosecutor Bruce Castor's rationale for declining to prosecute Cosby at that time, citing insufficient evidence, credibility issues with the accuser, and the existence of phone records and wire interceptions. The document is likely included in the Maxwell docket as a legal exhibit or precedent regarding non-prosecution agreements.
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This document is a page from a legal filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) containing a historical press release or statement by District Attorney Castor regarding the investigation into Bill Cosby. The text details the chain of custody for the complaint (Canada to Philadelphia to Cheltenham), the cooperation of all parties, and the subsequent investigation including a search of Cosby's home. Ultimately, DA Castor announces the decision to decline criminal charges due to insufficient admissible evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while noting that a civil action remains possible.
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