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Bill Cosby speaks out after prison release, says ‘I have always maintained my innocence’
Bill Cosby has spoken out to thank fans for their support after his sexual assault conviction was overturned.
The Cosby Show actor was released from prison on Wednesday after the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court sensationally decided to overturn his 2018 conviction for sexual assault following a highly-publicised trial.
Hours after he reunited with his loved ones, Cosby tweeted for the first time as a free man and said: ‘I have never changed my stance nor my story. I have always maintained my innocence.
‘Thank you to all my fans, supporters and friends who stood by me through this ordeal. Special thanks to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law.’
He included a throwback photo of him throwing his fist in the air victoriously.
The 83-year-old was earlier pictured arriving at his home flanked by friends and flashing the peace sign at waiting photographers. However, the gravity of his release was felt as protesters made themselves present holding placards denouncing the court’s decision.
In 2018, Cosby was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty on three counts of aggravated indecent assault.
I have never changed my stance nor my story. I have always maintained my innocence.Thank you to all my fans, supporters and friends who stood by me through this ordeal. Special thanks to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for upholding the rule of
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has now ruled that a non-prosecution deal his lawyers had struck with a previous district attorney in 2005 should have shielded him from charges.
Cosby had been in prison in Philadelphia for two years after being convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2004. He had resisted sex offender programs during his incarceration, refusing to take part or acknowledge wrongdoing, even if it meant he would have to serve his full sentence.
The case stems from a 2004 encounter with Andrea Constand at Cosby’s estate near Philadelphia after meeting at the university where the actor served on the board of trustees and made frequent visits to campus.
Cosby had been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women, with allegations spanning from 1965 to 2008 which he has denied, but Constand’s allegations were the only ones that resulted in criminal charges.
By Derrick Bangura
Rihanna, the Grammy award winner, has announced plans to launch her Fenty skincare brands in some African countries, including Nigeria.
The brands to be launched are Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin.
The 36-year-old singer, who announced the development via her Instagram page on Tuesday, said the skincare brands will be available from May 27.
In the post, the fashion mogul said she has been working hard with her team to make the brands available in Africa.
“The wait is finally over!!!! AFRICA, we’re pulling up! Who’s ready?!,” she wrote.
“We’ve been working hard to make this happen! We’ll be available in Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Botswana, Ghana, Zambia and Zimbabwe local retailers starting MAY 27!”
Fenty Beauty is a cosmetics brand that was launched on September 8, 2017, by Rihanna. The brand is popular for its broad inclusivity across skin tones and gender, especially its Pro Filt’R foundation. It was named one of Time magazine’s best inventions of 2017.
According to the Fenty Beauty website, the products are already on shelves in Sephora locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, and the Middle East, as well as online for shipping to more than 150 countries.
The announcement comes a few weeks after the Barbadian singer was honoured with a marble statue at the 2022 Met Gala.
Rihanna is currently pregnant, and expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky, the US rapper.
By Derrick Bangura
Mark Zuckerberg Celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary with Priscilla Chan
Meta Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife, Priscilla Chan, marked their10th wedding anniversary today.
Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 10th wedding anniversary with wife, Priscilla Chan
The Meta CEO celebrated the special day with what looks like a throwback photo of their wedding day on his Facebook page.
“10 years married and half our lives together. Here’s to more adventures,” Zuckerberg wrote
Chan and Zuckerberg met at Harvard University and started dating in 2003, before tying the knot in a surprise ceremony in May 2012, according to Stechitegist News
Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 10th wedding anniversary with wife, Priscilla Chan
Together, they launched the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in 2015, in which they pledged 99 percent of their wealth to causes including improving education and curing disease.
Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 10th wedding anniversary with wife, Priscilla Chan
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By Derrick Bangura
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, the US rapper better known as DaBaby, has claimed he was extorted at the airport before he could make his flight out of Nigeria.
The 30-year-old rapper, who was in Lagos, Nigeria for a music video shoot with Davido, shared his experience at the airport via his Instastory on Thursday.
DaBaby shared a video of himself in the airplane while claiming he had to pay “the whole airport” before boarding his flight.
“Boyyyy, I done had to pay the whole airport off to make this flight,” he wrote.
During his stay in Lagos, The North Carolina rapper was seen gifting a popcorn vendor $100 in traffic via a viral video.
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