Bill Cosby, rape allegations

Bill Cosby is battling rape allegations that have been made public, and NBC pulled the comedians planned show as a result. Numerous sources disclosed that the rape allegations and the associated scandal have made it impossible for NBC to continue the show development. If the rumors are true and Bill Cosby is guilty then this was a smart move on the network’s part, but what if they are false? According to Cosby’s lawyers these same allegations have been made in the past and were dismissed, and the women who are making the claims are simply out to get Bill Cosby. In the United States of America a person is considered innocent until they are proven in a court of law, however non of the rape allegations against Bill Cosby have led to criminal charges so many do not know what to believe.

Bill Cosby is not saying anything about the rape allegations, but that should not throw suspicion that he committed these acts without proof. Cosby is in a delicate situation, and he is probably staying mute on the advice of his attorney Martin Singer. If Cosby denies the rape allegations then he could just be adding fuel to the fire, but if he remains silent then there are those who believe he is not saying anything because the comedian is guilty. There are a umber of celebrities who are backing Bill Cosby and who have publicly stated that they do not believe the allegations, but there are others who are not so sure.