Bill Cosby, a name that resonates deeply in the realm of American entertainment, has recently made headlines once again. It has been a year since he was released from prison when his sexual assault conviction was overturned. This moment was significant not only for him but for many who have followed his tumultuous journey through the legal system. With a recent video interview, Cosby offers insights into his experiences during incarceration and the impact of his release.
In a candid discussion with radio host Frankie Darcell, Cosby shared details about his life behind bars. He spoke about the surprising way he found out he was free, reflecting on the emotional weight of his decade-long sentence. This unexpected revelation sheds light on the complex narrative surrounding his convictions, appeals, and eventual release.
As the conversation unfolded, Cosby also touched upon the challenges he faced while in prison and the lessons he learned during that time. His reflections are a reminder of the multifaceted nature of justice and redemption, and how one man's story can resonate on so many levels.
One year to the day he was released on an overturned sexual assault conviction and less than a month after losing a civil trial on another sexual assault, Bill Cosby spoke for the first time about his stay in prison.
In a video on the iHeartRadio app, Cosby talked with host Frankie Darcell of WDAS 105.3 FM. The video was also posted to Cosby’s Instagram.
Cosby, who spoke uninterrupted for almost 15 minutes, recalled the moments leading up to his release.
“I was napping in my cell, which I called my penthouse suite,” he said. “Doing 10 years. I heard the cell door open — they can be very loud ... All of a sudden I just hear this yelling, ‘Mr. Cosby, Mr. Cosby, you have to wake up now.’
“I just felt hands on me, saying, ‘Look, you have to get out of here, you have to go home. You’re free.... Mr. Cosby, you’re free,” he continued.
In 2018, Cosby was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004. However, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his conviction in 2021, citing a “non-prosecution” agreement Cosby had made with a previous district attorney.
Cosby said his release from prison caught him by surprise.
“I don’t hear voices
