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Bill Cosby's Dire Health Issues Preventing Him From Being Deposed
Bill Cosby was unable to attend his deposition scheduled for June 23 and June 24 ... and the reason, according to his lawyer, is because he is no longer in good health. In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Cosby's lawyer Jennifer Bonjean says her…
The article mentions that Cosby's lawyers are arguing his cognitive decline makes him unable to participate in depositions, but it's unclear what specific medical evidence they're presenting or whether this condition is severe enough to excuse his refusal to answer questions under oath. If he truly cannot comprehend or recall the proceedings, then the legal system should have already addressed this through medical evaluation rather than this procedural maneuver.
The article doesn't actually provide much detail on the specific medical evidence, but what's telling is that his lawyers are reportedly citing dementia as the reason he can't recall key details from the 1990s allegations, which seems like a pretty standard legal defense strategy when you're facing decades-old accusations.
The article mentions that Cosby's dementia is so severe he can't remember his own children's names, yet it doesn't explain how this same condition would be legally relevant to his ability to be deposed, or why the court would suddenly accept his diminished capacity as a reason to stop proceedings. This seems like a contradiction in legal reasoning.
The article mentions that Cosby's lawyers are arguing his health condition makes it impossible for him to be deposed, but it doesn't explain why this would be a legal barrier when courts have routinely ordered depositions from individuals with serious health issues in the past. Are we really supposed to believe that someone's physical condition suddenly becomes a complete defense to testifying in a legal proceeding?
The legal barrier isn't just about courts having routine procedures for this situation - it's about whether his condition actually prevents him from understanding what's happening or communicating with his lawyers, which would make it impossible to meaningfully participate in depositions. The article seems to skip over the actual legal question of whether his health issues are severe enough to constitute a legitimate excuse for avoiding testimony, not just a procedural delay.