Bill Cosby will not face sexual assault charges in Los Angeles over an incident that is alleged to have occurred around 1974.
The Los Angeles Police Department officially opened an investigation into Judy Huth's allegation that Cosby assaulted her at the Playboy mansion when she was 15 years of age.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office declined to file a misdemeanor charge of annoying or molesting a child under the age of 18 today because the statute of limitations has expired, reports The AP.
Huth met with the LAPD for a 90-minute interview on Friday, December 5 to formally discuss her allegations against Cosby.
She is also currently pursuing a civil case against the comedian, with attorneys for Cosby seeking to dismiss the legal action.
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Huth is one of several women accusing Cosby of improper sexual conduct, with supermodels Janice Dickinson and Beverly Johnson also among that group.
Cosby has denied any and all allegations levied against him through his lawyer.
The Cosby Show star's wife of 50 years Camille spoke on his behalf on Monday (December 16) to insist that his accusers have not been properly vetted by the media.
Controversy surrounding Cosby has led to a Netflix stand-up special being shelved and several of his comedy gigs being cancelled.
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