Bill Cosby went on trial on Monday, accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his Philadelphia mansion 13 years ago, with the comedian facing prison if convicted.

For decades, he was “America’s Dad”, loved by millions for his role as an affable obstetrician and benevolent father on The Cosby Show.

79-year-old Cosby walked into the courthouse with Keshia Knight Pulliam, who played his daughter Rudy Huxtable on the 1984-1992 sitcom, accompanying him.

He is facing three counts of aggravated indecent assault, which each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail and a $25,000 fine. Around 60 women have publicly accused the comedian of being a serial sexual predator.

But the trial concerns the allegations of just one woman, a former Temple University employee. It is the only criminal case as the vast majority of alleged abuse happened too long ago to prosecute.