Bill Cosby’s victim says ‘truth’ has prevailed

The woman Bill Cosby was convicted of sexually assaulting tweeted “truth prevails” after a jury came back with a verdict that could send the 80-year-old comedian to prison for the rest of his life.

After decades of whispers, lawsuits, investigations and close calls, Cosby was found guilty on Thursday of drugging and molesting Temple University employee Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia mansion in January 2004. The ruling was hailed by women’s advocates as a turning point in the #Metoo movement.

Lili Bernard, who said Cosby sexually assaulted her before giving her a one-time role on The Cosby Show in 1992, said outside the courthouse: “I’m overcome with gratitude.

“I feel like I have to pinch myself. Am I awake? It’s a miracle.”

Ms Constand later tweeted: “A very profound and heartfelt thank you to the Commonwealth of PA, Montgomery County, for their service and sacrifices. Congratulations. Truth prevails.”