Bill Cosby’s criminal sexual assault trial will stay in Montgomery County Court outside Philadelphia, but the jurors will come from another Pennsylvania county, a judge ruled Monday. Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Steven O’Neill granted a defense motion ordering that jurors will come from another county for the trial, but denied the request for change of venue, or where the case will be tried.
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Jurors in Cosby trial to come from outside suburban Philly court
Bill Cosby’s criminal sexual assault trial will stay in Montgomery County Court outside Philadelphia, but the jurors will come from another Pennsylvania county, a judge ruled Monday. Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Steven O’Neill granted a defense motion ordering that jurors will come from another county for the trial, but denied the request for change of venue, or where the case will be tried.
Judge rules Cosby case to be decided by outside jury
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — A jury from outside the Philadelphia suburbs will be brought in to decide the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, a judge ruled Monday, rejecting a defense request to move the trial itself because of worldwide media reports that brand the actor a “serial rapist.”
Bill Cosby wona t face a barrage of accusers at his trial
In a major break for Bill Cosby, a judge ruled Friday that just one of the comedian’s multitude of other accusers can testify at his trial to bolster charges he drugged and violated a woman more than a decade ago. The 79-year-old TV star is set to go on trial in June, accused of sexually assaulting former Temple University employee Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.
Roots & Blues Festival in Lancaster this weekend
The Dukes of Destiny, a veteran blues and old school soul band from Philadelphia, is the only band out of 70-plus performing at this weekend’s Roots & Blues Festival that sent us a press release, so their photo is in this week’s Local E. The Dukes are just one of the dozens of artists performing in the big city south of Lititz. The long list of quality acts includes legends like David Bromberg and Billy Price, and local favorites like Steven Courtney and Vinegar Creek Constituency.
Pharrell, Solange, & Lil Wayne Headlining Roots Picnic
Solange, Lil Wayne, and Pharrell with The Roots will headline this year’s 10th annual Roots Picnic. The festival is set to take place June 3rd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Festival Pier, Penn’s Landing. Also performing at the festival will be 21 Savage, Kimbra, Michael Kiwanuka, Thundercat,
Rodin Museum fetes sculptor with passion-themed installation
Auguste Rodin’s sensuous piece “The Kiss” will, fittingly, form the core of an installation at Philadelphia’s Rodin Museum centered on the theme of passion to mark the 100th anniversary of the French sculptor’s death.
New Albums: Brandon Can’t Dance, ‘Hidden Figures’ soundtrack, The Doors
Brandon Can’t Dance is the nom de indie rock of Philadelphia songwriter Brandon Ayres. In the manner of rising DIY stars like Car Seat Headrest and Havertown’s Alex G , Ayres has followed several self-releases on his Bandcamp page over a number of years with this official coming-out party on the Lucky Number label.
CBS3’s Ukee Washington cameos in M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie ‘Split’
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Donald Trump and Rep. John Lewis Engage in War of Words
Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis says he doesn’t see President-elect Donald Trump as a “legitimate” commander in chief following Russian meddling in the 2016 election. File-Georgia Democratic Representative John Lewis speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
Top 5 Concerts of the Coming Week
Philadelphia radio station WRFF-FM 104.5’s annual Winter Jam usually brings together top alternative acts, acts re-establishing themselves and hot up-and-comers. All are represented at this year’s show.
The Latest: Delaware businessman wounded in Turkey attack
The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware businessman originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people wounded during an attack on a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul. WCAU-TV reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.
Philly’s Mummers Parade offers new year a lively welcome
John Righi, 21, of South Philadelphia waves the Jesters flag as his comics move down Broad Street during the 2017 Mummers Parade, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Philadelphia. Nick Magenta, captain of the Polish American String Band, is the character Maleficent on Broad St. during the 2017 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.