Camille Cosby and Bill Cosby
Actor and comedian Bill Cosby, star of the 1980s hit
sitcom “The Cosby Show” is under fire as 25 women have come forward
accusing him of drugging and raping them. Cosby, who had settled a
legal case brought against him by several of his accusers years ago,
has dodged questions from the press about his conduct, while his
attorney tried to state the allegations are fabrications.
A few days ago, famous supermodel and businesswoman,
Beverly Johnson, came forward in Vanity Fair magazine, stating Cosby
drugged her with the intent of rape, but she fought back. In a well
written article in her own words, Johnson, lifts the veil on the
Hollywood icon, confirming people’s worst fears and suspicions
regarding him.
Beverly Johnson
In the 1980s, Cosby reached out to the ground
breaking model, who was the first African American woman to grace
the cover of Vogue magazine. Cosby asked Johnson to appear on “The
Cosby Show” which had many guest stars playing themselves or others.
It was the top show of its time and the most special sitcom to many,
so Johnson, just like any person in the entertainment industry at
the time would, gladly accepted his offer.
Cosby encouraged Johnson to bring her young daughter
by his home in New York for brunch. They discussed her appearance on
the show and he asked her to come back for another visit reading her
acting role. During the second visit Cosby insisted Johnson try a
cappuccino from his high end machine, an appliance that was uncommon
in the average home at the time. Johnson stated by the second sip
she knew she had been drugged by Cosby. She began screaming at him
and calling him “motherf*****.” This enraged Cosby who dragged her
down the stairs with such force she stated she thought her neck
would break. He pushed her into a cab outside his home and she woke
up the next morning in her bed.
The Cosby Show
Cosby’s wife, Camille has leapt to his defense
stating, “He is a kind man, a generous man, a funny man. A different
man has been portrayed in the media over the last two months. It is
the portrait of a man I do not know. The story was heart-breaking,
but ultimately appears to be proved to be untrue. Many in the media
were quick to link that story to stories about my husband -- until
that story unwound. None of us will ever want to be in the position
of attacking a victim. But the question should be asked -- who is
the victim?”
Cosby for his part, is playing the race card in this
matter, which is highly inappropriate under the circumstances, as he
is in the wrong. Cosby recently stated to the New York Post, “'Let
me say this. I only expect the black media to uphold the standards
of excellence in journalism and when you do that you have to go in
with a neutral mind.”
Camille Cosby
Why are you bringing this burden on the black media.
What does race have to do with this. Women of different races, both
black and white, famous and non-famous, whom you’ve had interactions
with, are credibly accusing you of drugging and raping them. It's
time to admit the truth to the public and stop hurting people.
I do believe some women lie about being raped.
However, I do not believe Cosby is innocent in this matter.
Furthermore, he had settled in court with many of his accusers years
ago, in an effort to avoid prison, which is where he belongs. No one
has the right to drug and or rape anyone. It is a cruel crime that
is so predatory and sick in nature, it deserves to be exposed and
dealt with it criminal court.
