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Famed Los Angeles attorney, Gloria Allred, has
launched a civil suit against comedian and actor Bill Cosby, on
behalf of women who stated the star drugged and raped them. During
an emotional and credible press conference, several of Cosby's
accusers came forward and shared their believable stories. As the
statute of limitations has expired on a potential criminal case,
their only recourse is to sue in court, but there are issues with
that as well that could hinder the suit.
In cases such as these, it is socially acceptable to
seek redress in civil court. These women were violated and abused by
a Hollywood icon, in situations where they felt they had no voice.
For years Cosby was referred to as "America's favorite dad" due to
his successful, iconic sitcom "The Cosby Show." For anyone to have
spoken out against Cosby would have meant a full on press assault
and vindictive retaliation from the star.
Gloria Allred (second from the left) holds press conference in
reference to Bill Cosby drugging and rape allegations
Allred and one of Cosby's accusers who spoke of the trauma she
endured
The smear and harassment campaigns also target
people's families. Some women could take such undeserved abuse, but
many understandably cannot. You have to be very strong to stand up
to a public figure, who has been engaging in wrongdoing. It is not
easy, as the playing field is not level, even though you are the
victim. However, in life, the truth doesn't remain hidden. It does
come out one way or another.
Annoying gossip talk show host, Wendy Williams,
stated she was berated and nearly lost her job years ago as a lesser
known radio personality, for bringing up the rumors of Cosby
sexually assaulting women. Cosby personally called the station
manager about Williams' radio segment that brought up his sexual
misconduct and was read the riot act for it. Other famous women who
were sexually assaulted by Cosby state they feared he would destroy
their careers if they spoke out.
Bill Cosby on "The Cosby Show"
It is my hope the aforementioned women will prevail
in court, though the case faces significant obstacles. One of my
sources responsible for some of my many
exclusives that have proven true, verified to me that Cosby
has indeed been drugging and sexually assaulting women. He did this.
I am deeply disappointed in him. The public made him rich and famous
and not for him to turn around and do this. It was his
responsibility to conduct himself in a proper and decent manner. He
does not get a free pass to drug and rape women. I hope they take
him for every penny he has in court.
