Cosby paid 3.4 million to settle 2005 assault suit
Prosecutor says Bill Cosby paid Andrea Constand nearly 2.4 million to settle her 2005 claim to buy silence after sexual assault at Cosby’s Cheltenham home. The amount, hidden under a confidentiality deal, was disclosed during Cosby’s retrial in Norristown Pennsylvania amid courtroom disruptions.
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Cosby Trial Opens As Constand Settlement Becomes Focal
In the June proceedings both sides avoid the initial lawsuit details while Cosby defense frames Constand’s settlement as evidence of hidden wrongdoing. Prosecutors mention prior accusations as context for the alleged drugging and lack of consent. Nicolle Rochelle staged a topless protest outside the courtroom.
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Costy
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Buckingham leaves Fleetwood Mac headlines new tour lineup
Lindsey Buckingham exits Fleetwood Mac prompting a tour with two new members Mike Campbell and Neil Finn. Fleetwood Mac touts creative evolution as it prepares a tour after Buckingham’s departure. The group, founded by Peter Green in 1967 and named for Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, later added Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks.
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Dear Abby: Home drama and family advice columns
Readers ask about marriage strain caused by a spouse’s jealousy over a spouse taking drama classes. Abby counsels considering the other side, warns moved-out partners may not be invited back, and suggests open dialogue. The column also covers brothers’ changing behavior, counseling, and handling an adult son’s affair and possible grandchild.
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DNA Relative Sparks Family Dilemma and Privacy Tension
Dear Amy receives a DNA match showing an adult niece, with a brother as her father, but no one in the family knows. The writer contemplates secrecy and whether to inform the potential father, while respecting the niece’s privacy and considering how to handle contact if she reaches out. The letter advises privately alerting the brother and letting the niece decide on contact.
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Long Wait of War Mothers After Sons Return Home
A meditation on the emotional siege of families awaiting soldiers, the relief of homecoming, and the scars kept by mothers who fear the worst. The piece centers on a mother’s perspective, the rarity of safety, and the vow to no longer take return for granted. Names and memory anchor the narrative amid war’s personal toll.
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