21 November 2014

Who's in the news? Bill Cosby

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One of TV's most beloved father figures has made the news recently after allegations of rape from decade's ago resurfaced with multiple alleged victims stepping forward.

Accusers


Allegations began when Hannibal Buress lambasted Bill at a stand-up show in Philadelphia. Since then women have come forward on mass, one being former actress Joan Tarshis claiming Bill raped her in 1969 going on to call him a "serial rapist".

Supermodel Janice Dickinson spoke up claiming Bill sexually assaulted her in 1982 but Bill's lawyer stepped in slamming Janice's claims. Former co-stars came into the picture denying allegations of assault with Raven Symone stating "I was NOT taking advantage of by Mr. Cosby when I was on the Cosby Show!"

However it didn't end there with more allegations coming late in the week from a Florida women Therese Serignese who claimed Bill raped her in 1976 and later another claim from The Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno's wife Carla who claimed Bill raped her in 1967.

Response


With allegations running rampant Bill's endeavors have been taking a knock. As part of a promotion for his new show Bill took to the web with an meme generator which backfired with most meme's created referencing the rape allegations. And as news spread it was revealed that many of Bill's past and future shows have been removed from Netflix, TV Land and NBC.

While many women have stepped forward with allegations some media outlets have referenced past interviews with Bill where he addressed the issue including a separate interview back from 2005. Most shocking was a past comedy routine where Bill joked about drugging women's drinks. While things may be crumbling around him, Bill has decided to carry on with 3 comedy gigs already lined up.

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