UPDATE: Bill Cosby Arraigned On Assault Charges, Bail Set at $1M: Patch PM

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UPDATE: Bill Cosby Arraigned On Assault Charges, Bail Set at $1M

Comedian Bill Cosby was arraigned in Montgomery County Wednesday on charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault that happened in 2004. His bail was set at $1 million; he remains free after posting 10 percent. Cosby’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.

According to a statement released by the District Attorney, Cosby urged a former Temple University employee to drink wine and and take three blue pills at his Cheltenham Township home.

“Shortly thereafter, the victim became incapacitated, and Cosby led her to a couch. The victim lay down on the couch, and Cosby positioned himself behind her.”

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