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    a smaller geographic entity on a larger group (Fissell). In England, around 1670 is when there was the first jury nullification case between William Penn and William Mead, states author Julian Heicklen from the article “Jury Nullification.” It was not introduced to the United States until the 1700s, in the case of Zenger vs New York Governor William Cosby (Heicklen). Which now brings us to the first case, John Zenger. According to Linder, Doug with The University of Missouri at Kansas City- School

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    All developing countries have had conflict of some sort and have ended with some form of compromise; and well, the American have done just that, then, now, and most likely forever. In American history alone, there had been countless acts of terror, chaos, and resolution. Some of the best known actions that led to the same compromise, safety with limited privacy and governments limitations, were the conflicts via Zenger trial, loyalty oaths, Japanese Internment camps, 9/11 aftermath policies, and

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    analysis pertains to Bill Cosby-actor, author, philanthropist and spokesperson for Jell-O also known as “America’s Dad” for his decades of moral advice that graced American homes (Seitel, 2017, p. 123). Additionally, Cosby was equally known for his advocacy efforts towards the advancement of racial equality for Black communities in America. However, his career took a downward turn in December 2015, when Andrea Constand, a Temple University graduate, who is 30 years younger than Cosby filed charges against

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    and sweaters remind us of one man, William Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr. (born July 12, 1937) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cosby is one of four sons of Anna Dean and William Henry Cosby Sr. His father joined the Navy , and sent money home to his family, but soon stopped sending support. In order to help pay bills Cosby at the age of 9 started shining shoes to help out. Cosby was known as the class clown who focused more on sports than studying. After tenth grade, Cosby joined the Navy and completed high

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    Bill Cosby is currently a legendary African American writer, producer, actor, and comedian who is consecutively known for his attributions is the black community. He was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on July 12, 1937 with the name William Henry Cosby, Jr. Following that, Bill Cosby dropped out of high school to join the Navy. He received a full ride to go to college on a football grant at Temple University years after graduating from the navy. He finished his doctorate in instruction at the University

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    Bill Cosby is an American comedian, actor and producer who is associated with a number of popular screen projects . Bill Cosby was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, on July 12 1937, to Anna and William Cosby. Bill Cosby full name is William Henry Cosby Jr. Bill is the oldest out of his four brothers. James the second oldest of his brother died at the age of six. Bill father joined the navy and was away from home for months at a time. Bill as the oldest brother becoming a parent of his four brothers

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    eventually causing their demise. Bill Cosby, a beloved family comedian, prominent figure in American television, and an imperative influence on American’s view of black families, depicts a modern day tragic hero. However, like all tragic heroes, Bill Cosby had a downfall, as Mark Seal states in his article, “The One Accuser who might bring Bill Cosby down for Good,” he allegedly committed over 60 sexual assaults and rapes. Therefore, it is apparent that Bill Cosby portrays a tragic hero because he was

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    Zachary Jaglowski Prof. Ghen Dennis–Zando Media Literacy 11/23/14 The Cosby Show’s Context in American Television The Cosby Show, was developed by actor Bill Cosby as a means to address the issues of negative black stereotyping in American media. Cosby set out to change how the media characterizes “typical black family in America. To undo what the misconceptions and misrepresentation of African Americans in earlier television shows. To change our society's perceived notions of African Americans

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    Bill Cosby is an retired American actor known for his famous role as the “American dad” in the Cosby show. He has created,produced, and hosted the animated television series Fat Albert and the cosby kids. Cosby has moved people across the nations with his ability to make families and people laugh through his acting role. At one point he was a well known, lovable man, that everyone in America and other countries adore. A deep secret of sexual abuse and drugging from 1960 until now has been in hiding

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    paper trail has surfaced allegedly showing that Bill Cosby paid off women to keep their relationship quiet. Radar Online, July 21, 2015, reported that it could be used as evidence if criminal charges are brought against him. Bill Cosby admitted to buying prescription Quaaludes to drug women so he could have sex with them. According to court documents, obtained by Radar Online, Bill said that payments to several women went through Tom Illius at William Morris Agency on his behalf. However, there were

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