Bill Cosby says he has no remorse, compares himself to Gandhi, Nelson Mandela

Bill Cosby has compared himself to Nelson Mandela and Gandhi in a statement from his prison cell, and shockingly revealed he has no remorse.

Bill Cosby is speaking out from behind bars, comparing himself to political prisoners like Nelson Mandela and Gandhi.

The 81 year old, who was convicted last year for the indecent assault of Andrea Constand, says he has no remorse for his crimes.

His words came after an NBC 10 report that suggested he wasn’t remorseful for his attacks.

Bill Cosby and his wife Camille. Picture: AFP

“Here’s why I have ‘no’ remorse and will never have remorse. I was given a deal; I settled out of court for $3.8 million dollars; I waived my 5th amendment rights; I was declared Not Guilty in 2005 by the Commonwealth — never charged,” Cosby said in a statement.

“However, a low-life District Attorney and a corrupt Judge needed me Guilty now. Not for justice, but for their political aspirations. They say, Mr Cosby you must attend these classes. Why? One word. Entrapment!”

The cast of The Cosby Show. Picture: Getty

“My political beliefs, my actions of trying to humanise all races, genders and religions landed me in this place surrounded by barb wire fencing, a room made of steel and iron,” he said. “So, I now have a temporary residence that resembles the quarters of some of the Greatest Political Prisoners — Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Randal Robinson, and Dr Benjamin Chavis.”

“I stand upright as a Political Prisoner and I Smile. The Truth is Strong!” he said.

Cosby’s spokesman Andrew Wyatt distributed the statement on his behalf.

Andrea Constand, the main accuser in the Bill Cosby sexual assault retrial. Picture: AFP

Cosby is currently serving a three-to-10-year sentence and is believed to have grown a beard while in prison.

Bill Cosby arrives at court with actress Keshia Knight Pulliam, who played his youngest daughter, Rudy, on The Cosby Show. Picture: Getty

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