Hug for the woman fighting to keep Cosby from jail: Disgraced comedian embraces his lawyer before boarding his private jet to Massachusetts after being given $1million bail on sexual assault charges

.Accused sex attacker Bill Cosby flew out of Philadelphia Wednesday on his $3million jet after posting $1million bail

• .He joined family for a meal at his mansion in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, before flying to his estate in Massachusetts
• .Cosby hugged his attorney Monique Pressley on the runway after appearing in court charged with sexual assault
• .Pressley earlier said her client, who stumbled outside court, 'is being charged as a 78-year-old blind man'
• .Andrea Constand claims disgraced comedian drugged and sexually assaulted her at his mansion in January 2004
• .The case against him emerged just days before Pennsylvania's 12-year statute of limitation deadline expires 

By BEN ASHFORD IN ELKINS PARK, PENNSYLVANIA and CHRIS SPARGO FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Accused sex attacker Bill Cosby flew out of Philadelphia Wednesday night on his $3million private plane - after a lingering hug with the high-profile attorney who has vowed to exonerate him.

The disgraced comedian, 78, shrugged off his court appearance by joining friends and family for a meal Wednesday afternoon at his sprawling mansion in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.

His attorney, Monique Pressley - a former DA and TV legal analyst - addressed reporters outside the seven-bedroom property, vowing to clear her rich client's name and saying he was 'doing as well as expected'. 

'We expect him to be fully exonerated and we are actually glad that we have an opportunity to have these matters ferreted out in court,' she said. 

'Certainly, it is a disappointing day. It's sad for his legal team and his family that he would be dragged through this, that this would be a political maneuver, that this would be the fulfillment of the campaign promise, as opposed to something that is necessary.' 

Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at that same mansion in January 2004. The case against him emerged just days before Pennsylvania's 12-year statute of limitation deadline for pressing charges was about to run out and despite a previous DA declining to charge Cosby a decade ago. 

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Accused sex attacker Bill Cosby flew out of Philadelphia Wednesday night on his $3million private plane - after a lingering hug with high-profile attorney Monique Pressley

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Cosby and Pressley were seen embracing as he got ready to board a flight from Philadelphia to his massive estate in Massachusetts

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The disgraced funnyman stopped briefly to share a goodbye hug with Pressley, a mother of two and graduate of the Howard University School of Law, before crossing the tarmac and climbing aboard the 12-seater plane

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Greeting: Earlier Cosby grinned as he was met by family back at his mansion in Philadelphia, where he had a meal with friends

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Charged: Cosby (left), who is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand (right) appears in his mugshot which was taken shortly after he posted bail on Wednesday afternoon

'We are 12 years in - 12 years after an alleged assault that was fully investigated. A former district attorney says "there wasn't enough there - It was a civil matter,"' added Pressley.

'He is 78 years old and he is being charged as a 78-year-old blind man 12 years after an alleged incident - those are the facts. 

'But he is strong, he is of good spirits and we're going to do everything we can, as his legal team, to make sure that there is a successful end for him.' 

Moments after Pressley spoke, Cosby and his entourage swept out the driveway and headed to Northeast Philadelphia Airport where the comic had flown into earlier Wednesday. His black SUV was ushered through a security gate and then parked beside the runway while airport staff readied Cosby's Pilatus-PC12 turboprop - which has the name 'Billy' etched on the tail. 

The frail funnyman stopped briefly to share a goodbye hug with Pressley, a mother of two and graduate of the Howard University School of Law, before crossing the tarmac and climbing aboard the 12-seater plane. 

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His attorney, Monique Pressley, addressed reporters outside the seven-bedroom property, vowing to clear her rich client's name and saying he was 'doing as well as expected'

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Happy guy: Bill Cosby was seen smiling as he entered his home in Elkins Park after being fingerprinted and having his mugshot taken on Wednesday

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Friends and family: It is not clear who exactly was staying with Cosby while he was at his Elkins Park home

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Mystery woman: Cosby was greeted at the door by a woman who seemed glad to see the actor

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Scene: Cosby's mansion in Elkins Park (above) where the assault took place

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Cosby is headed to his estate in rural western Massachusetts, where he was in hiding for weeks before he was charged

Aides handed him his jacket and cane before the cabin door was slammed shut and the two pilots started the engine. 

The flight took off moments later, likely headed towards Massachusetts where Cosby has a massive estate in the remote town of Shelburne Falls. 

Cosby had earlier arrived at his home to his Elkins Park, Pennsylvania mansion smiling an hour after being arraigned on charges of sexual assault and released on $1million bail.

Cosby warmly greeted a middle-aged woman who held the back door open as he shuffled inside, using his cane to support him.

The same woman was seen earlier Wednesday busily preparing a meal in the 7,800 square foot property’s large kitchen.

Police officers were stationed at both entrances to the house, reminding reporters it was private property and warning them not to go closer.

Several cars came and went throughout the day but their occupants refused to comment. 

Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at that same mansion in Elkins Park in January 2004.

The 78-year-old comedian previously said under oath that he had consensual sexual contact with Constand, the former director of operations for Temple's women's basketball team. 

The actor was also forced to hand over his passport but did not enter a plea on Wednesday afternoon, appearing in court for just five minutes. A preliminary hearing has been set for January 14.

He was also advised by Judge Elizabeth McHugh to avoid any contact with Constand. 

From there he headed over to the Cheltenham Township Police Department where he was fingerprinted and had his mugshot taken by authorities. 

A crowd gathered outside the station screamed at the actor 'you're a monster' as he went inside. 

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No worries: He was carrying a cane with him and stumbled on the way in to court in Elkins Parks, Pennsylvania

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Support system: Cosby was accompanied by his two attorneys in the case but not by his wife Camille 

Montgomery County First Assistant District Attorney Kevin Steele announced the charge against Cosby at a press conference Wednesday morning, saying: 'The evidence is strong and sufficient to proceed at this point.'

Bill Cosby's attorney Monique Pressley said on Wednesday that the charges came as no surprise and that the a sexual assault charge is unjustified. She added that she fully expects that the actor will be exonerated of this charge.

The criminal complaint alleges that on the night in question Cosby told Constand to take three blue pills that left her feeling weak and then led her to a sofa where the assault took place.

When she woke up the next morning he gave her a muffin and sent her home.  

The charge against him is punishable by five to 10 years behind bars and a $25,000 fine. 

Steele said at the press conference on Wednesday that Cosby made two failed sexual advances towards Constand before the incident now in question. 

The affidavit of probable cause describes both incidents, as well as the night of the alleged assault. 

Constand claims that the first time Cosby made an advance at her was after the two shared a meal at his house and were sitting on his sofa having a discussion.

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ALLEGATIONS: WHO IS ANDREA CONSTAND?

Andrea Constand grew up in Ontario, Canada playing basketball, a passion that eventually brought her to the United States. She was one of the best high school players in her country, and received a scholarship to play for Arizona in college. After college she played in Europe while trying to make her way into the WNBA, but was ultimately unsuccessful. Around this time she was asked if she had any interest working with the Temple University basketball team as director of operations for the women’s team. She accepted the job, and soon after met Bill Cosby for the first time.

That is when 'without warning, Cosby reached over and touched her pants, her waist, and her inner thigh', according to the affidavit of probable cause.

She claims she then excused herself, went to the bathroom, gathered her things and left.

The next time he made an advance at her also occurred at his home in Elkins Park, and this time he  'unbuttoned her pants and began touching her,' according to the affidavit of probable cause.

Once again Constand claims she left soon after. 

Then, sometime between mid-January and mid-February 2004, the alleged sexual assault occurred. 

Constand claims she arrived at Cosby's home and was greeted by the actor, who was wearing a sweatsuit. 

The two spoke about Constand's future, and she told Cosby she was feeling 'drained' and 'emotionally occupied'. 

That is when Cosby allegedly went upstairs and returned with three blue pills. telling Constand: 'These will make you feel good. The blue things will take the edge off.'

Constand claims she then asked if the pills were herbal, to which Cosby replied: 'Yes. Down them. Put 'em down. Put them in your mouth.'

According to the affidavit of probable cause, Cosby then told Constand to have some wine, and soon after she began to have trouble speaking and seeing.

Cosby then allegedly told her to lie down on the couch, and soon after, according to the affidavit of probable hearing, was 'fondling her breasts, put his hands into her pants, and penetrated her vagina with his fingers'.

He also allegedly took her hand and placed it on his erect penis. 

Constand claims she woke up hours later around 4am and realized her bra was undone and above her breasts and that her sweater was bunched up.

As she made her way to the door she claims Cosby was standing there in a robe and holding a muffin, which he handed to her as she left while saying: 'Alright.'

An attorney for Constand said in a statement about the charges: 'We have the utmost confidence in Mr Steele, Ms Feden and their team, who have impressed us with their professionalism. 

'In that this matter is now being pursued in the criminal justice system, we will not comment further.' 

Constand meanwhile was seen out walking her dogs in Toronto on Wednesday with a giant smile shortly after the charge was announced against Cosby. 

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He's arrived: Cosby lands his plane just outside Philadelphia preparing to surrender to the Montgomery County District Attorney

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Breaking the news: First Assistant District Attorney Kevin Steele (above) announces the felony charge of aggravated indecent assault against Cosby 

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Documents: The criminal complaint against Cosby that was filed on Wednesday (above)

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Allegations: Constand (above playing basketball in college and high school) claims Cosby gave her three blue pills with wine one night at his mansion and then sexually molested her

Constand later returned to her native Canada, where she reported the incident to police in January 2005.  

Authorities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, followed up with an investigation after she reported the assault, but in February 2005 District Attorney Bruce Castor declined to press criminal charges due to a lack of evidence.

The affidavit of probable cause also details an interview authorities had with Cosby about the alleged assault on January 26, 2005. 

Cosby said at that time he had given Constand Benadryl and then, according to the affidavit, 'they began to pet (touching and kissing) and then he touched her bare breast and private parts'.

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET DRUG: WHAT ARE QUAALUDES?

Quaaludes (methaqualone) were first synthesized by scientists in the 1950s, and released in the 1960s in America as a more effective substitute for barbiturates, which were then a popular sleeping pill. 

They cause relaxation, sleepiness and occasionally a feeling of euphoria. 

The prescription pills are highly addictive and are not supposed to be taken in large quantities or while drinking alcohol. 

They take just 30 minutes to kick in and last for up to eight hours. 

At high doses it can cause severe confusion and an almost complete loss of muscle control.

The drug featured heavily in the 2013 movie the Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. 

Cosby claims that Constand did not ask him to stop at any point.

He then admitted to giving her a blueberry muffin and some tea when she awoke early the next morning.

He also said the two had 'petted and kissed' several times in the past, and that he 'liked the petting and touching'.

When asked if he had ever had sexual intercourse with Constand he said 'never asleep or awake'.

Constand then launched her civil suit against Cosby, a man she called her 'mentor' in March 2005, after no criminal charges were filed against the actor.

Cosby settled that suit for undisclosed terms in 2006. 

Parts of Cosby's deposition from that lawsuit were unsealed earlier this year also, and reveal that the actor admitted to obtaining Quaaludes to give to women.

Cosby testified in 2005 that in the 1970s he had obtained seven prescriptions for Quaaludes, the brand name for a sedative and muscle relaxant that was widely abused as a recreational drug in the 1970s - and which featured heavily in the movie, the Wolf of Wall Street

'When you got the Quaaludes, was it in your mind that you were going to use these Quaaludes for young women that you wanted to have sex with?' Cosby was asked in the 2005 deposition.

'Yes,' he replied. 

Asked whether he ever gave them to young women, his lawyers raised a lengthy series of objections. 

It was because these depositions were unsealed that prosecutors were able to reopen a case against Cosby.

Constand was re-interviewed after the case was opened and recalled a conversation she had with Cosby after the incident in which she claims to have told him 'you are a very sick man,' to which he agreed and repeatedly apologized. 

More than 50 women have come forward in the past year claiming they were drugged and sexually assaulted by Cosby, but this is the first criminal charge against the actor. 

Steele urged those women, and others, to come forward with their stories or any information they may have during Wednesday's press conference. 

In addition to denying the allegations of these women, Cosby has also recently come out and filed lawsuits against some of them for defamation, including model Beverly Johnson.

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Charges: Cosby (above in January) was arraigned on a felony charge of aggravated indecent assault and did not enter a plea

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Vindication: Judd Apatow, one of Cosby's most vocal opponents over the past year, responded to the news that Cosby was being charged on Twitter

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Bring them out: Apatow is hoping those that helped Cosby will also be brought forward and forced to testify 

Judd Apatow, one of Cosby's most vocal opponents over the past year, responded to the news that Cosby was being charged on Twitter just a few hours after Wednesday's press conference.

'Bill Cosby has spent his life attempting to silence the women he has assaulted with threats, lawsuits and money,' wrote Apatow.

'Hopefully now many of these women will get to tell their stories in a court of law and the people who supported him will get deposed.' 

Steele, who will become the top prosecutor in January, said at the press conference; 'Reopening this case was not a question. Rather, reopening this case was our duty as law enforcement officers.'

Cosby and his lawyers have yet to comment on the charge.

One person who did comment however was attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing over 20 of the women who have come forward accusing Cosby of assault.

She is also representing one woman, Judy Huth, in a civil case as she was just 15-years-old when she was allegedly assaulted by Cosby.

'For many of my 29 clients who allege that they are victims of Bill Cosby, seeing him criminally charged and having him face a trial is the best Christmas present that they have ever received,' said Allred during a press conference on Wednesday. 

'This is unprecedented. For so many women who allege that they are victims of one rich, powerful, famous man to have spoken out in the 40 years of law practice that I’ve been engaged in, I’ve never seen anything like this'I had no idea this was going to happen.'

She later added; 'I was stunned that it happened this morning.

'It will be the highest profile criminal case, at least involving a celebrity, in this country. I am glad this day has come.'

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Happy day: Gloria Allred, who is representing over 20 of the women who have come forward accusing Cosby in civil suits said she was surprised and delighted about the charges

Meanwhile, the charges against the actor will not see the closing of the art exhibit he funded and provided most of the art for at a Smithsonian museum.

Eddie Burke, a spokesman for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art, said Wednesday that the exhibit will close as scheduled on January 24 and not any sooner, though he did add that the museum does not condone Cosby's alleged behavior.

About a third of the works on display in the exhibit come from Cosby and his wife Camille's private collection, and he also contributed a $716,000 gift.

The actor married Camille - who has stood by him throughout these allegations - in 1964, and the couple have three children; Erinn, Evin and Erica.

Their oldest son, Ennis, was shot dead while changing a tire in 1997 at the age of 27.

These allegations have had a major impact on Cosby's work over the past, with Netflix postponing the airing of his new comedy special, Bill Cosby 77, which was due to air the day after Thanksgiving last year, and NBC pulling the plug on a comedy project they were developing with the Cosby Show star.

TV Land also announced they will no longer air reruns of The Cosby Show on the network.

He still continued to tour doing stand-up shows for some time, but has since stopped and spends his time in seclusion at his estate in Massachusetts.

SOME OF THE WOMEN WHO SAY THEY WERE ATTACKED BY BILL COSBY

Barbara Bowman - Bowman told MailOnline that Cosby raped and drugged her in 1985 when she was a 17-year-old aspiring actress. Bowman was one of Constand's 13 Jane Does.

Joan Tarshis - Tarshis claimed that she was just 19-years-old when Cosby drugged and raped her twice in Hollywood back in 1969 while she was working as a writer for him.

Janice Dickinson - The supermodel said in an interview that Cosby invited her to Lake Tahoe to talk about a television role in 1982, but ended up drugging and raping her.

Tamara Green - Green, who first came forward in 2005 told MailOnline that she was an aspiring actress in the 1970s when Cosby gave her pills and pretended to care for her while she had the flu, but instead sexually assaulted her.

Therese Serignese - Another of the 13 Jane Does, she says she was 19 when Cosby drugged and raped her in Las Vegas after one of his shows.

Louisa Moritz - She accused Cosby of sexual assault, saying he forced her into oral sex backstage at The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1971, and implied he would further her career if she complied.

Linda Joy Traitz - She said she was just 19 when Cosby drove her out to a beach and tried to get her to take pills to relax, before becoming 'sexually aggressive'. Traitz has been charged in the past with trafficking pills. Cosby's attorney, Marty Singer, is trying to use Traitz's past to discredit her claims.

Beth Ferrier - Ferrier claims she had a relationship with Cosby in the mid-1980s. She claims that she awoke in her car with her clothes in disarray and not remembering what had happened. Ferrier has claimed that he drugged her coffee.

Carla Ferrigno - The wife of Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno, claims Cosby tried to sexually assault her during a gathering at his house in 1967. What's more, Cosby allegedly tried to use a friend to help court Ferrigno, and allegedly made his move on the former Playboy Bunny just moments after his own wife, Camille, left the room.

Angela Leslie - The former model-actress claims that Cosby forced her to masturbate him in his Vegas hotel suite after giving her a strong drink in 1992.

Renita Chainey Hill - The 47-year-old mother-of-three who met Cosby when she was offered a role on Picture Pages in Pittsburgh claimed he would fly her to cities around the United States and drug her during a four-year relationship.

Kristina Ruehli - A New Hampshire grandmother-of-eight, now 71, claims Cosby invited her back to his house for a 'party'. She arrived and no one was there. Ruehli alleges that he drugged two bourbons he poured her and she came to when he was on top of her, shirtless.

Victoria Valentino - The former Playboy playmate claims Cosby drugged her and a friend, tried to rape her friend then violated her instead in a Hollywood apartment after dinner.

Jewel Allison - The former model accused Cosby of drugging her wine and making her feel his genitals before kissing her during a dinner at his home in the late Eighties.

Michelle Hurd -The 47-year-old actress, known for her roles on Law & Order: SVU and Gossip Girl, revealed she was a stand-in on the set of The Cosby Show when Cosby started acting inappropriately around her. She says he asked her to go to his house to take a shower so he could blow dry her hair straight, but she decided not to go.

P.J. Masten - The former Playboy bunny claims Cosby invited her out to dinner in Chicago. Before they left he gave her a drink and the next thing she remembers is waking up naked and bruised in his bed. Masten claims she knows of 12 other former bunnies who were attacked by Cosby but have not yet come forward.

Joyce Emmons -The former comedy club manager claims she woke up naked next to a friend of Bill Cosby after the comedian gave her a sedative when she complained of a migraine. Emmons told TMZ that the comedian slipped her a Quaalude when she was in his Las Vegas hotel suite in the 1970s. She claims Cosby drugged her but has not accused him of sexual assault.

Lachele Covington - The 20-year-old actress, who'd been an extra on the TV show Cosby, filed a police report in March 2000 against the star, accusing him of making an unwelcome sexual advance. According to The New York Post, after dinner and drinks at his home, he massaged her then 'guided her hand towards his sweatpants'. Cosby denied the claim and no charges were filed.

Shawn Brown - The only woman that Cosby admits cheating with claims that after a two-month relationship, Cosby drugged a drink and urged her to down it. He then raped her while she was unconscious and got her pregnant, she says.

Paige Young - Young shot herself dead in 1974 aged 30. She had had an affair with Cosby shortly before her death. In a suicide note she said that many Hollywood stars had used her and spat her out.

Judy Huth - Huth claims Cosby raped her at the Playboy Mansion in 1974 when she was just 15

Chelan Lasha - Lasha was an aspiring model in 1986 when she says Cosby gave her two shots of Amaretto and a pill and then attacked her as she lay on his bed in the Elvis Presley suite at the Hilton Las Vegas.

Beverley Johnson - The first black woman to be on the cover of American Vogue said Cosby made a drugged cappuccino for her when she visited his New York brownstone to read through lines for a small part in the Cosby Show. As she felt her body go limp she shouted at Cosby: 'You are a motherf***** aren't you?' Angry, Cosby dragged her downstairs and dumped her in a taxi.

Chloe Goins - This 24-year-old model claims Cosby spiked her drink with a sedative before luring her into a room and launching an attack on her in 2008.