OJ Simpson has warned Bill Cosby might be in danger behind bars because 'rapists are frowned upon in prison', he told DailyMailTV. Cosby, 81, was hauled off to Montgomery County Correctional Facility outside Philadelphia on Tuesday after a judge sentenced him to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and molesting Andrea Constand more than a decade ago. Simpson, who was released from prison last October after serving nine years for an armed robbery and kidnapping, said no warden would want the responsibility of looking out for the disgraced comic due to the nature of his crime and his old age. The 71-year-old, who was golfing in Nevada, said: 'They're gonna have to put him into protective custody because it takes one nut, ya know? 'The problem, the nature of the crime, rapists are frowned upon in prison.' Cosby, 81, was hauled off to Montgomery County Correctional Facility on Tuesday after a judge sentenced him to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and molesting Andrea Constand Cosby is expected to serve out his time at SCI Phoenix in Collegeville, Pennsylvania (pictured), although he will spend the first few days of his prison sentence at the Montgomery County Jail The former NFL star continued: 'With his health and his age and the nature of his crime, there's not a warden in this country who wants the responsibility of looking after Bill Cosby.' Simpson said he was 'sure there will be guys protecting him' inside prison but thinks 'they should let him do his time under house arrest.' He added: 'I always feel you gotta honor the jury's verdict whatever that is.' Cosby is expected to serve out his sentence at SCI Phoenix in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, although he will spend the first few days of his prison sentence at the Montgomery County Jail, according to a spokeswoman for the Montgomery County district attorney's office. Cosby will then be taken to SCI Phoenix, where staff will assess his physical, medical and security needs. It's thought that he could end up in a long-term medical care unit at the prison. Simpson, who was golfing in Nevada, said he was 'sure there will be guys protecting him' inside prison but thinks 'they should let him do his time under house arrest' Cosby is escorted to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility on Tuesday following his sentencing to three-to-10-year prison sentence for sexual assault Cosby's new home: A cell in the West section of the State Correctional Institution. Cosby is expected to serve out his sentence at SCI Phoenix in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, although he will spend the first few days of his prison sentence at the Montgomery County Jail outside Philadelphia An aerial view of the prison is seen above. Cosby was sentenced Tuesday after his April conviction for having drugged and sexually assaulted Andrea Constand, a former Temple University women's basketball administrator, in 2004 The prison is brand new, and said to be state of the art. But Cosby might find himself in for a shock, as inmates have told The Inquirer the facility, which opened on July 9, had 'limited access to water' and the state's most restricted telephone policy. Many complained their belongings were defaced or stolen when inmates transferred into the new facility from the now-closed Graterford prison by members of the Department of Corrections' Emergency Response Team. Inmates have claimed their personal photographs were graffitied, with one man reporting a swastika was drawn on his brother's forehead and a penis on his son's mouth, and many have described the defacing of their property as a 'hate crime'. Others said there was a lack of public seating for them, and yard policy often saw them locked back inside early if they left the outdoor areas to use the bathroom.<doc-sep>Play video content SplashNews.com O.J. Simpson is concerned Bill Cosby will be attacked by some "nut" in prison -- and he would know, right? Juice spent 9 years behind bars in Nevada for kidnapping and armed robbery and warns that people like Cosby -- convicted sex offenders -- don't do well behind bars. "The problem is the nature of the crime," O.J. said while golfing out in Nevada ... "Rapists are frowned upon in prison." "I'm sure there will be guys protecting him but they're gonna have to put him in protective custody ... because it takes one nut, ya know?" 81-year-old Cosby was convicted of 3 counts of aggravated indecent assault -- stemming from a 2004 incident in which officials say he drugged Andrea Constand at his Pennsylvania home and molested her. He's been sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison. But, Simpson thinks the punishment is too severe -- and he's calling for mercy.<doc-sep>Bill Cosby spent his first night as Inmate No. NN7687 at a state correctional facility outside Philadelphia Tuesday. He also posed for a new mugshot in his first set of prison blues. Cosby, 81, was immediately taken into custody Tuesday after a Montgomery County judge handed down a three-to-10-year state-prison sentence for his 2004 sexual assault of Andrea Constand. He will be permanently housed at the SCI Phoenix prison in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, according to the state's Department of Corrections website. As a new arrival, Cosby will be assessed by prison medical staff, psychologists and other staff, and be allowed phone calls, visits and time for exercise. He will also be "able to purchase his own television, radio and tablet so that he will be able to receive email, music and books," Press Secretary for Corrections Amy Worden told Fox News. "These are possessions that inmates are allowed to have.” As for Cosby's first meal in jail? Baked meatballs and rice, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, Lisa Durand, spokesperson for SCI Phoenix told CNN. Lunch on Thursday reportedly includes a half-cup of Jell-O, the dessert Cosby touted in ads for more than 25 years; Saturday's menu has chocolate pudding. The disgraced "Cosby Show" alum is being housed in "a single cell in a unit adjacent to the infirmary," according to a press release from SCI Phoenix, a practically new maximum-security facility that opened its doors in July. (Cosby's is one of 3,830 beds at the 164-acre prison.) The prison’s long-term goal is to place Cosby in the general population, officials said. “We are taking all of the necessary precautions to ensure Mr. Cosby’s safety and general welfare in our institution,” Corrections Secretary John Wetzel said in a statement. However, O.J. Simpson, a former convict himself, told TMZ that he had expected Cosby to be placed in protective custody because he is a target. Simpson, who was released from a Nevada prison last September after serving nine years for a botched robbery, said, "I'm sure there will be guys protecting him but they're gonna have to put him in protective custody ... because it takes one nut, ya know?" He added, "The problem is the nature of the crime. Rapists are frowned upon in prison." SCI Phoenix offers multiple treatment and therapy programs, including one for sex offenders. Although unlikely, due to Cosby's age and legal blindness, he could take one of the vocational classes offered by the prison, ranging from barbering school and custodial maintenance to carpentry and restaurant professions. TMZ speculated on what Cosby's job in prison might be, including "maintenance (inside or outside), kitchen work, assisting infirm inmates or working in garment factories." The convicted felon will owe $43,611.83 in court costs, according to court documents, which he was ordered to pay as part of his sentence. He must also surrender his passport and pay a monthly offender supervision fee, according to court documents. A member of the prosecution team from Cosby's trials says Andrea Constand, the comedian's chief accuser, told her she was happy with his sentence. Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Kristen Feden said Wednesday on NBC's "Today" that Constand gave her strength as she went through the difficult process of prosecuting Cosby. Feden says Constand's "courage and strength was enough for me to say, 'Let's keep going.' " Feden also said that as she watched Cosby during the proceedings, she didn't "even know that it was clear to him that this was judgment day." In a statement issued after the sentence was handed down, Cosby's wife, Camille, claimed that a phone recording played at trial was doctored. On ABC's "Good Morning America," Feden's fellow prosecutor Stewart Ryan called it a "last-ditch effort to cook up an appeal issue." Meanwhile, back in Hollywood, Cosby is still a star. On Hollywood Boulevard, at least. According to CNN, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has no plans to remove Cosby's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, despite calls to do so and several vandalism incidents. "The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a historical record of entertainment figures past and present. Once installed, the stars become part of the historic fabric of the Walk of Fame, a 'designated historic cultural landmark,' and are intended to be permanent," the chamber said. Cosby's star was installed in 1977. Contributing: Cydney Henderson; The Associated Press More: Bill Cosby's legacy: From America's dad to 'America's rapist' More: 'This is a very important day': Stars, advocates react to Bill Cosby's prison sentence<doc-sep>
Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Even O.J. Simpson is warning that Bill Cosby should watch his back behind bars — because “rapists are frowned upon in prison.” “I’m sure there will be guys protecting him but they’re gonna have to put him in protective custody … because it takes one nut, ya know?” Simpson, 71, told TMZ while out golfing in Nevada on Wednesday. “The problem is the nature of the crime,” added Simpson, who spent nine years behind bars for kidnapping and armed robbery. Cosby was slapped Tuesday with three to 10 years in Pennsylvania state prison for sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004. Roughly 60 women have come forward to say the disgraced comedian committed sex crimes against them, including rape. So far, the former Jell-O pitchman is being kept alone in a cell at the State Correctional Institution Phoenix. He’s awaiting his final prison assignment. A prison spokeswoman told The Post the ultimate goal is to integrate the 81-year-old into the general population. Simpson, who was acquitted of murdering his wife, Nicole, and her friend Ron Goldman, said the disgraced TV star would be better suited to house arrest. “With his health and his age and the nature of the crime, there’s not a warden in this country wants the responsibility of a Bill Cosby,” Simpson said. Music superstar Stevie Wonder is also grappling with the idea of “America’s Dad” behind bars. “I don’t like prisons,” the musician told TMZ. “I respect the work that he’s done in his career as an artist. He’s inspired a lot of people and I just pray God will give him mercy.” But, he added, “Every woman should be protected.”