The third day of Cosbys trial ended with testimony from Constands mother, who was the first person Constand told about the alleged assault, and called Cosby to confront him. The lawyers say that Cosby has registered as "legally blind," and that his failing eyesight, along with a fading memory, means that he cannot remember of recognize his accusers, depriving him of the ability to assist in his defense. Its how we live. Her full name is Andrea Erminia Constand. Her mother put all her hopes in Steve Nash her mother was devastated when that photo came out with him and a black woman. Russell told us. Race not only factor in Cosby case, but it was factor that couldn't be Steele reached out to the Constand family through their civil attorney who filed a $3.4 million lawsuit against Cosby, Dolores Troiani asking if he could have a copy of the Bill Cosby file with the intention of reopening the investigation. But Constand held her ground as Agrusa pressed her to describe the relationship as sexual. After ingesting the pills Cosby gave her, Constand testified that he assisted her to the couch and placed a pillow under her head. Breaking a more than decade-long silence on the alleged assault, Constand described in harrowing detail what she says happened the night she went to Cosbys home to talk about her decision to become a massage therapist after being a womens basketball coach. Constand, who is gay and was in a relationship with a woman at the time, told investigators she had no interest whatsoever in a romantic relationship with him, but had viewed Cosby as a mentor and felt they had a sincere friendship.. Andrea Constand joined the Temple University as the director of the operation for the womens team, reportsThe Sun. The case accounts for roughly two-thirds of the 240-page book. No way you could do that in a week or even two weeks. Did Steele work with Gianna Constand, Andrea Constand and their civil lawyer to use Cosby as a campaign tactic? The prosecutions decision to call Constand late in the afternoon of the second day of Cosbys trial caught many people off-guard including Judge Steven T. O'Neill, who scolded the prosecution for deviating from court norms by calling such an important witness so late in the day. If jurors lost their trust in Constand, the prosecution wouldve likely lost the case as her testimony was the only one permitted to be considered evidence. I did not keep a log of what I gave them, but, basically, it was my impression that what had occurred was that the their police reports were not in the possession of the D.A. Rappleyeis a reporter with the Investigative Unit at NBC News, with a focus on criminal justice, social issues and the environment. She is often confused for being black or white, but she is white. Bill Cosby freed from prison, his sex conviction overturned Your Content is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. The stand-up comedian then was sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison. More than 50 women have accused him of sexual assault, but today was the first time one testified before a criminal jury. Other than this, there is no further information regarding Andreas other body measurement details like her chest-waist-hip measures, dress size, shoe size, etc. Talking about her educational journey, Andrea attended Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. Andrea, said Kate Delano, the district attorneys director of communications, the Supreme Court has vacated his conviction.. After several courtroom defeats, Cosby is trying to make race an issue in his criminal sexual abuse case. A brief video showcasing their relationship could be found, Border agent dies and two others are 'gravely' injured following a shootout in major drug smuggling corridor off the coast of Puerto Rico: Suspected smuggler also dead after two Americans arrested. When she couldnt reach him, she left a message on his voicemail. Andrea is a former basketball player who played for the Canadian Womens National Basketball team. Andrea Constand was born on April 11, 1973, and she is currently 49 years old. She said, I want to know the truth, what you did to my daughter, Cosby said, according to his deposition. Man if I was raped and I was coming to court I would not have a smile on my face. The three of us exchanged knowing glances as we spent a moment mourning the fate of another black man swallowed up by the system. 02:42. 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Stand by, she was told, a ruling on Bill Cosbys appeal could be handed down soon by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The predecessor said he had made the promise to persuade Cosby to testify in a subsequent civil action, which Cosby settled by paying Constand $3.38 million. I realized what I was getting involved in and got out of it like a bat out of hell. Hands down., The defining moment of the trial revolved around the jurors believing Constand was a holistic person from a welcoming family something that wouldve been refuted if Robert Russell were able to testify to his past with the family. You were looking for advice on how to file a sexual assault lawsuit, Agrusa stated. Dont be fooled, Russel told us. Andrea C. she/her/they/them (@ConstandAndrea) June 2, 2021. Jurors relied solely on Andrea Constands account of what happened and the prosecutions statements. Prosecutors and the defense will meet again in a Pennsylvania courtroom starting Tuesday to wrangle over key issues in the case, including whether other Cosby accusers can testify. If it was to do the right thing. Absolutely zero remorse for what he did to me. If she doesnt like something, she doesnt let anything slide. Russel said. Honorary degrees from multiple universities were revoked. Moving on, Andrea has a net worth estimation of around $5 million US dollars. Constand started the book, helped by a co-writer, Meg Masters, more than a year before the courts June decision, at the start of the pandemic lockdown, as a way to get closure. Both men and women could agree exchanging gifts is common in a love affair, whether it be short-term or long-term. But the truth of Cosbys conviction is much more complicated than the simple fact of his blackness.