Why was Bill Cosby released from prison? A legal expert explains

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Bill Cosby was released from prison on Wednesday after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned a 2018 conviction because of a standing agreement with a previous prosecutor.

The sudden release of the 83-year-old actor and comedian left many unanswered questions. Is Cosby, in fact, innocent? Why did the case against him fall apart? Can he be tried again?

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