A Pennsylvania judge has ordered Bill Cosby to stand trial on sexual misconduct charges.

During a recent hearing, the judge found sufficient evidence exists for Cosby to stand trial on three counts of felony indecent exposure that date back to a 2004 case involving former Temple University employee Andrea Constand.

Over time, more than 50 women, including Constand, have stepped forward to allege they were sexually assaulted by the famed comedian in acts that go back as far as the 1960s.

Cosby Could Spend at Least Decades Behind Bars

If convicted, Cosby could face up to 30 years in prison. After the judge rendered his decision ordering the former Temple alum to stand trial his attorney slammed the ruling as misguided.

"The evidence presented today was evidence of nothing," said defense attorney Brian McConagle. "They had 12 years to bring an accuser to confront Mr. Cosby. They chose not to."

McConagle went on to describe the case against his client as being riddled with inconsistencies.

"This case should end immediately," he added.

The 78-year-old entertainer clutched the arm of his spokesperson as he walked into the courtroom and intently listened throughout the proceedings.

Constand was not in the courtroom, but statements made by her introduced to the court indicated she claims Cosby invited her to his home in 2004 and immediately offered her pills to help her unwind.

After taking at least two pills, Constand alleges that she was sexually assaulted by the former "Cosby Show" star.

Case Reopened Despite Parties Reaching Civil Settlement

Cosby and Constand reached a civil settlement in 2006, but the case has since been reopened as new evidence has been uncovered, including the total number of accusers that have come forward alleging similar treatment by the man once revered by many as America's Dad.

Back in December, Cosby was charged with three felonies and arraigned, before being released on $1 million bond. He has denied all the allegations levied against him.

A federal judge recently released testimony given by Camile Cosby at a deposition hearing where she indicated she had "no opinion about her husband's admission to gaining drugs such as Quaaludes to give to women he wanted to have sex with.

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