Official Statement from the Jurors in the Commonwealth v. Cosby 2018 
 
 
In a country built on a profound belief in the power of its citizens, few duties are 
more important than those of individuals asked to serve as fair and impartial jurors 
in our great justice system. Guided by the essential notion that all men are innocent 
until proven guilty, we, the jurors of the recent Cosby trial, are proud to say -- with 
100% conviction -- that each of us performed our duties with firm adherence to 
these sacred principles.  
 
After thoughtful and meticulous consideration of the information and evidence 
provided to us, we came to our unanimous verdict.  Our decision was not influenced 
in any way by factors other than what we heard and saw in the courtroom.  Not once 
were race or the #metoo movement ever discussed, nor did either factor into our 
decision, as implied in various media outlets. Simply put, we were asked to assess 
the credibility of Ms. Constand’s account of what happened to her, and each one of 
us found her account credible and compelling.  Our request for review of certain 
evidence during the deliberation process was a matter of due diligence; our 
thorough discussion of the evidence led to a decision with which we felt certain, but 
our collective commitment to the process called for even further confirmation.  After 
that second review, we had absolutely no reservations.  
 
We used our diverse backgrounds and life experiences to broaden our individual 
perspectives for a thorough understanding of all that was presented.  Each of us 
spoke of the weight of our responsibility – we understood the consequences to 
human lives, to an American icon, and to all who are victims – and we knew we 
needed to be comfortable with our decisions in order to be able to sleep at night 
with clear consciences.  Each of us is walking away with that sense of peace, 
knowing we performed our duty in the manner it deserved.   
 
The burden of sequestration for this Philly-spirited team of 18 was made lighter by 
the camaraderie of the group and the support and graciousness of the sheriffs and 
other court staff.  These tireless stewards of the court went so far as to give those of 
us missing our four-legged family members a little taste of home with daily visits 
from Turks, the comfort dog who responds to commands that are spelled out and 
who made some very long days just a little bit more comfortable.  While their work 
is serious, those who serve in the Montgomery County courts ensure that all called 
to play a role in that work are treated with respect and kindness.  
 
While we are honored to have taken on this unique and important task, and are 
proud of the job we did, we are each anxious to return to our normal lives and ask 
for privacy and respect as we turn our attention back to the colleagues, friends, and 
family whose sacrifices in our absence were, in many cases, larger than our own.  
Thank you to all who contributed, directly or indirectly, to this right and just 
outcome.   

Juror Statement  

 

4/29/18