The Cosby Verdict

His conviction is a win for #MeToo |

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. SUBSCRIBE to TIME Magazine Yesterday, Bill Cosby was convicted of three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault against Andrea Constand. She was one of dozens of women who have accused the disgraced actor and comedian of drugging and sexually abusing them. Last summer, Cosby's first trial for his actions against Constand ended in a mistrial, but since then the #MeToo movement has swept across the nation and other men from Harvey Weinstein to Kevin Spacey have lost their positions of power due to accusations of sexual misconduct. The Cosby verdict, which shocked many, is a clear win for "the silence breakers" — the women and men who have been brave enough to speak up about their abuse. The outcome of his trial gives every person who's ever been sexually assaulted a little more confidence to demand justice. Because for far too long the accounts of victims have been discounted and discredited. TODAY'S MUST-READS Here's How Long Legal Experts Think Bill Cosby Could Serve in Prison Bill Cosby was found guilty of three counts of indecent assault, which could put him behind bars for up to 30 years. But it's unclear how long he'll actually serve Get Fit for Summer With This Physio Ball Workout From Celeb Trainer Anna Kaiser You'll be sore for days... in the good way! Ask Dr. Ruth: Can I Safely Have Sex While Pregnant? In most cases, yes, and often! The Boss: How STATE’s Jacq Tatelman Is Helping Children Around America The journey was rocky, but the result was worth it Weekend Recipe: An Asparagus Salad That Will Wow Dinner Guests And pairs perfectly with pan-roasted fish The History of Black Female Superheroes Is More Complicated Than You Might Think From Eartha Kitt's Catwoman to Letitia Wright's Shuri 6 Healthy Leafy Greens to Eat While You're Avoiding Romaine Lettuce As cases pile up in a nationwide E. coli outbreak, the CDC is giving some out-of-character advice: Don't eat romaine lettuce. Here's what you can have instead Why People Are Obsessed With the Royals, According to Psychologists And why Americans are arguably more captivated than Brits The Boss: Jamie O’Banion Is About to Sell $100M in Beauty Products The GloPRO founder is also a pro at negotiating with toddlers You Asked: Is Listening to Music Good For Your Health? "Music activates nearly every region of brain we've mapped so far." To Unsubscribe Unsubscribe here if you do not want to receive this newsletter. Update Email Click here to update your email address. Privacy Policy Please read our Privacy Policy. For Further Communication Please email motto@time.com TIME Customer Service 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 Connect with TIME Find TIME on Facebook Follow TIME on Twitter Subscribe to more TIME Newsletters Get TIME on your Mobile Device Get TIME on your iPad Subscribe to RSS Feed