Bill Cosby trips as he’s going to jail after being sentenced to 3-10 years in prison. Watch the video, here.<\/b>
\nIn what is likely last time the public will be seeing Bill Cosby for at least another three years, the disgraced comedian\u2019s exit from the courthouse was a less than graceful one. The 81-year-old had just been sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for the drugging and sexual assault of Andrea Constand on Sept. 25, and was immediately placed in handcuffs and taken into custody to begin his sentence. As he was being led down the stairs with two guards on either side of him holding onto his arms, Cosby lost his footing and tripped on the steps while being led away to an awaiting squad car.
In all fairness the onetime \u201cAmerica\u2019s Dad\u201d does need the use of a cane and is nearly blind, so navigating stairs even without handcuffs could have been challenging. But it was an ignominious exit from the public eye for a man who was absolutely beloved by TV audiences for decades and starred on The Cosby Show from 1984 to 1992. His stumble comes after Montgomery County Judge Steven O\u2019Neill classified him a \u201csexually violent predator\u201d during Cosby\u2019s hearing, which spanned two days. The judge also blasted Cosby\u2019s karma, saying, \u201cThis was a serious crime. It is time for justice. Mr Cosby, this has all circled back to you. The time has come.\u201d He added, \u201cNo one is above the law, and no one should be treated differently.\u201d
The comedian\u2019s sentence was actually dropped from 30 years to 10 years. Prosecutors originally wanted the longer sentence, but it was reduced after they combined his three counts of aggravated indecent assault into one sentence. But the judge denied defense attorneys\u2019 request for Cosby to \u201cbe released on bail pending appeal,\u201d CNN reported. Cosby will also have to pay a fine of $25,000, in addition to his prosecution costs.
Despite Cosby\u2019s stumble as seen above, the comedian didn\u2019t appear as dejected earlier. He was photographed smiling as he strolled up to his sentencing.<\/p>\n

\n

Similarity rank: 29<\/div>\n

Sentiment rank: -1.2<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

TW posts: 2<\/div>\n

TW reposts: 0<\/div>\n

TW likes: 0<\/div>\n

TW sentiment: -10<\/div>\n<\/div>\n