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Prosecutor reflects on Bill Cosby conviction

A judge sentenced Bill Cosby to three to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home nearly 15 years ago. More than 60 women have accused Cosby of assaulting them. CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke with one of the prosecutors, Kristen Feden, who traveled to Toronto three years ago to interview Constand when the district attorney was considering re-opening the case. Early on in the investigation, she pressed the district attorney's office to charge Cosby and if not for her, the DA said his team would not have gotten the conviction.

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People share stories of rape, assault online

A growing number of alleged sexual assault survivors are publicly sharing their stories. The outpouring is in response to President Trump's criticism of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser. The hashtag #WhyIDidntReport started trending on social media after the president questioned the credibility of Christine Blasey Ford, who claims Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school. Kavanaugh denies the allegation. Norah O'Donnell reports.

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