Bill Cosby’s lawyer says case ‘politically motivated’

Bill Cosby’s lawyer has claimed that the sexual assault case against the comedian was politically motivated, brought by a newly-elected district attorney to make good on a campaign pledge.

“What we have is not the effectuation of justice. What we have is the fulfilment of a campaign promise,” Monique Pressley said on ABC’s Good Morning America.

District attorney-elect, Kevin R Steele, was not available for comment, his office said.