Why Bill Cosby is now free

Bill Cosby was released from prison yesterday after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his sexual assault conviction. The justices cited an existing agreement with a prosecutor they said should have barred Cosby from being charged. Plus, missed cancer screenings take a toll. And, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on overlapping movements for civil rights. Guests: Harvard University constitutional law professor Noah Feldman, Axios' Tina Reed and How to Be an Antiracist's Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Bill Cosby released from prison after court overturns conviction Pandemic may drive up cancer cases and exacerbate disparities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices