Bill
Cosby was yesterday, September 25, 2018 officially sentenced to 3 to 10 years
in prison after being convicted of three felony counts of aggravated indecent
assault earlier this year.
According
to TMZ,
after spending a few hours at the county jail, Cosby was transferred to a
maximum-security facility. He is serving his time at the Pennsylvania State Correctional
Institution Phoenix, in Schwenksville, PA.
The
judge ruled Cosby a “sexually violent predator,” which was the reason behind
the choice of prison. The 81-year-old is among some of the most violent
offenders in the state, and the new facility houses 3,803 beds.
According
to the New
York Times, Cosby’s teams alleged racism and sexism following his
sentencing.
Cosby’s
publicist, Andrew Wyatt said to the press, “They persecuted Jesus, and look
what happened. Not saying Mr. Cosby is Jesus, but we know what this country has
done to black men for centuries.”
Several
people have taken to social media to condemn the heavy sentencing handed to an
81year old legally blind man, siting racism and colour disparity, with several wondering why he wasn't giving a house
arrest instead of being sent to a Maximum security facility.
Credit:
theshaderoom.com
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