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Cosby sex case 'politically motivated'

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby (C) arrives with attorney Monique Pressley (R) for his arraignment on sexual assault charges at the Montgomery County Courthouse

Bill Cosby's defence lawyer calls the sexual assault charges brought against the comedian "politically motivated".

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