Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt has decried Constand’s allegations of drugging and molestation as “fantastical stories” and deemed District Attorney Kevin Steele an “extortionist” for spending taxpayer money on the case. Constand’s confidante, Sheri Williams, gave the testimony as part of Constand’s 2005 lawsuit against Cosby, which he wound up settling for nearly $3.4 million. Cosby’s lawyers said that testimony is vital because Williams is not responding to subpoena attempts. Cosby’s lead attorney, Tom Mesereau, opened the retrial by calling Constand a “con artist” who framed Cosby for a big payday. O’Neill swiftly rejected the drug testimony, saying Constand’s behaviour three years before the alleged assault was irrelevant.

Source: National Post April 22, 2018 23:03 UTC