Bill Cosby ordered to stand trial for sexual assault

A judge has ordered Bill Cosby to stand trial for a sexual assault case dating back to 2004.

Judge Elizabeth McHugh said there was enough evidence to charge the entertainer, 78, with attacking a woman at his Philadelphia home.

The woman told police in 2005 that she was attacked as she lay on a sofa at the entertainer's home, and was "paralysed" by the drugs he had given her.

A trial date has not been set, but he could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of aggravated indecent assault, the most serious charge.

After announcing her decision, McHugh wished Cosby luck, to which he replied "thank you".

More than 50 women have come forward in recent years to accuse Cosby of sexual impropriety dating back to the 1960s, but this is the only case that has gone to court.

Most of the cases are too old to be prosecuted.

In March, a judge ruled former supermodel Janice Dickinson can pursue a civil sexual assault case against him, but this will not result in criminal charges.