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Phylicia Rashad Stands Behind Bill Cosby on Sex Abuse Allegations

Phylicia Rashad, Bill Cosby, sex abuse allegations

Phylicia Rashad has come out to stand behind Bill Cosby over the sex abuse allegations, and she has publicly said that she believes that these allegations have been orchestrated in order to tarnish the legacy that Cosby has created. Rashad was Cosby’s on screen wife for the highly popular television show The Cosby Show. Phylicia went on to say that she never witnessed anything inappropriate the whole time she worked with Cosby, and that she believes he is innocent. Over 20 women have claimed that Cosby was inappropriate an/or sexually abused them, and the accusers include Janice Dickinson and Beverly Johnson who are both supermodels. According to Rashad “Forget these women… What you’re seeing is the destruction of a legacy. And I think it’s orchestrated. I don’t know why or who’s doing it, but it’s the legacy. And it’s a legacy that is so important to the culture. Someone is determined to keep Bill Cosby off TV… And it’s worked. All his contracts have been canceled.”

The fact that Phylicia Rashad is standing behind Bill Cosby over the sex abuse allegations is not surprising, the pair always had a very good working relationship in the past. Rashad is not the only one who has spoken out in defense of Cosby either, Other Cosby Show stars have also said that they can not believe the sex abuse allegations and that they never saw any sign of this activity while working with him. Bill Cosby has supporters and detractors both, and each side is quick to dismiss the other.

Bill Cosby Show on NBC Pulled After Rape Accusations Made Public

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.