There is, however, one major difference between these cases: The women in Cosby's trial said they were assaulted after being drugged, while the women in Weinstein's trial make no mention of drugs. Cosby's trial was based on accusations by Andrea Constand , a Temple University employee who said Cosby drugged and then assaulted her at his home. Defendant has visible health issuesActor Bill Cosby and aide Andrew Wyatt arrive in 2017 for Cosby's trial on sexual assault charges in Pennsylvania. A major difference: The question of consentThe two trials do have one vital difference surrounding consent, the all-important issue in any rape and sexual assault trial. In Weinstein's trial, Haley, Mann and Sciorra have said they did try to fight off his attacks but were physically overpowered.

Source: CNN January 28, 2020 18:22 UTC