Temple University announced on Friday afternoon that the school is rescinding Bill Cosby’s honorary degree after the comedian was found guilty in his sexual assault retrial. “In 1991, based on his career achievements, Temple awarded an honorary degree to William Cosby. Constand, 44, was a former women’s basketball coach at Temple University, where Cosby was a trustee and major donor at the time. “Today’s decision provides additional facts for the university to consider with respect to Bill Cosby’s honorary degree,” Temple University spokesman Ray Betzner told the Philadelphia Inquirer after the verdict was handed down on Thursday. Several organizations, including Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania, revoked Cosby’s honorary titles after dozens of women accused him of sexual assault and rape.

Source: Huffington Post April 27, 2018 18:56 UTC