Charlie Beck (Los Angeles Police Department Chief) on willingness to investigate claims of sexual assault against Bill Cosby even if past the statute of limitations — quoted in: Kate Mather, Richard Winton (December 4, 2014), LAPD chief vows to investigate Bill Cosby sexual assault allegations, work: Los Angeles Times, retrieved: December 5, 2014
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We don't turn people away because things are out of statute. You come to us, especially with a sexual allegation, we will work with you. We address these things seriously, and it's not just because it's Mr. Cosby.
— Charlie Beck
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "We don't turn people away because things are out of statute. You come to us, especially with a sexual allegation, we will work with you. We address these things seriously, and it's not just because it's Mr. Cosby." in the context of "Charlie Beck (Los Angeles Police Department Chief) on willingness to investigate claims of sexual assault against Bill Cosby even if past the statute of limitations — quoted in: Kate Mather, Richard Winton (December 4, 2014), LAPD chief vows to investigate Bill Cosby sexual assault allegations, work: Los Angeles Times, retrieved: December 5, 2014" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. Ed.D (born 12 July 1937) is an American actor, comedian, television producer, and author. He first found success as a standup comic before moving into acting. In the action series I Spy (1965-68) he was one of the first black actors to have a leading role on a regular American series, and in the 1980s and '90s The Cosby Show (1984-1992) was a major hit for NBC, being the most popular American television program for five consecutive seasons.
About Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. Ed.D (born 12 July 1937) is an American actor, comedian, television producer, and author. He first found success as a standup comic before moving into acting. In the action series I Spy (1965-68) he was one of the first black actors to have a leading role on a regular American series, and in the 1980s and '90s The Cosby Show (1984-1992) was a major hit for NBC, being the most popular American television program for five consecutive seasons.
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