Bill Cosby has been found guilty of sexual assault by a Philadelphia jury after 14 hours of deliberation.
This is the second trial Cosby has faced on the charges of “aggravated indecent assault” against Andrea Constand in 2004. The previous trial last summer was ruled a “mistrial.”
The 80-year-old comedian now faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000 on each count of assault.
Cosby has been in the media spotlight after numerous women have come forward, speaking of sexual assault and allegations that go as far back as decades. Cosby has, however, ruled the majority these allegations as “consensual.”
This specific incident was one against 45-year-old Andrea Constand who testified that Cosby had drugged and sexually assaulted her in January 2004 in his home.
After the jury’s verdict announcement, it was an emotional moment for Constand and others, who finally received some form of justice for Cosby’s wrongdoings.
After the news broke on Twitter, many people were bringing Kanye West into the conversation. The rapper, who has been tweeting up a storm on the social media app–praising Donald Trump and other conservatives–has spoken out in the past about his belief that Cosby was innocent in February 2016. Now, along with his MAGA-support, fans and followers are calling him out for supporting yet another person who sexually assaults women.
batting a thousand @kanyewest pic.twitter.com/fjgrb3VkDx
— Jules Suzdaltsev (@jules_su) April 26, 2018
Tough week for @kanyewest https://t.co/IhuUuuPJeq
— Andrew Wortman (@AmoneyResists) April 26, 2018
Now that Bill Cosby was found guilty, I guess this is just one more thing Kanye West is wrong about… pic.twitter.com/bbIBfDOBa5
— Michael Tannenbaum (@iamTannenbaum) April 26, 2018
Reminder that Kanye West is a r*pe apologist who said Bill Cosby is innocent, worked w/ Ian Connor, has a history of misogynoir, dehumanized Amber Rose for years and shamed her for being a sex worker, and now loves and supports Trump.
Find other “genius” artists to support. https://t.co/FFV6zmVC8I
— Brandon Evers (@BrandonEvrs) April 25, 2018
A year ago, Kanye West also said that “Bill Cosby is innocent”, so I’m gonna go out on a limb & suggest that the man’s judgment may be slightly impaired
— Dreamweasel (@Dreamweasel) April 25, 2018
Another bad day for Kanye. #BillCosby pic.twitter.com/P2TIv5aViE
— Orli Matlow (@HireMeImFunny) April 26, 2018
Bro… RT @kanyewest: BILL COSBY JURY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH FREE THINKERS
— LoLife Blacc Stan (@DuragLord) April 26, 2018
Let’s check in with @kanyewest’s thoughts about Bill Cosby… pic.twitter.com/JUCk1swww9
— ????? (@KeithMcC2929) April 26, 2018
When will @Kanyewest weigh in on Bill Cosby so I can know how to feel about this conviction?
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) April 26, 2018
Kanye West: Bill Cosby is Innocent!
Jury: pic.twitter.com/aEBwDMEtdy
— Mi Gente ft Beyonce (@beyjams) April 26, 2018
It was only two years ago. pic.twitter.com/H0X3maG7FF
— Travon Free (@Travon) April 26, 2018
Somehow I feel like this won’t be the last Kanye West tweet to not age well.
(psst… BILL COSBY GUILTY !!!!!!!!) pic.twitter.com/a2FU4zSAFZ
— Santa Claus, CEO ?? (@SantaInc) April 26, 2018
There's always a tweet: The Kanye West edition pic.twitter.com/9IcOCG9KLW
— Siraj Hashmi (@SirajAHashmi) April 26, 2018
Kanye West is ahead of his time ???
Yeah he is a genius especially when he tweeted this about Bill Cosby !! pic.twitter.com/0rUx81AmD5— 1989Reputations (@nader_af1) April 26, 2018
welp, this tweet didn’t age well.@kanyewest pic.twitter.com/DpfGS3ygCl
— Maggie Jordan: (@MaggieJordanACN) April 26, 2018
#tbt to another time Kanye West was an independent free-thinker. pic.twitter.com/NUxEIaJ0vV
— Joe Berkowitz (@JoeBerkowitz) April 26, 2018
Reminder: Kanye tweeted two years ago that Bill Cosby was "innocent." https://t.co/wYcv1URq45 https://t.co/ysvBgMduZD
— April will be at #WICOMICON (@ReignOfApril) April 26, 2018