Bill Cosby accused; will charges be filed?

[kato]

I'm going to order it today from Amazon. Thanks!! Wasn't she recently on one of those reality shows? Someone said they think her breast implants are leaking or something because she's seriously bizarre. Did you get that impression too?

She was "The Surreal Life" I think and I missed it. They could be leaking but she's bizarre without any help. LOL

 

[Jeana (DP)]

She was "The Surreal Life" I think and I missed it. They could be leaking but she's bizarre without any help. LOL

Nooooo. I was thinking it was "America's Next Top Model" or something like that . . . wasn't it?????

 

[kato]

Nooooo. I was thinking it was "America's Next Top Model" or something like that . . . wasn't it?????

You got me. I don't watch that show. So, could've been. Is that the show that Tyra Banks hosts?

 

[Jeana (DP)]

You got me. I don't watch that show. So, could've been. Is that the show that Tyra Banks hosts?

Yeah, I think so. I didn't watch it either, but I remember one of the late night guys talking about "two crazy beotches" from that show and they showed a snippet of her going off on someone about "how to walk" or some such crapola! I personally find it hard to believe that Tyra is even a model - there are many many women more beautiful than she. Oh, and has anyone need Naomi Campbell lately? She's got these HUGE breast implants, but she looks like a transvestite!

 

[kato]

Yeah, I think so. I didn't watch it either, but I remember one of the late night guys talking about "two crazy beotches" from that show and they showed a snippet of her going off on someone about "how to walk" or some such crapola! I personally find it hard to believe that Tyra is even a model - there are many many women more beautiful than she. Oh, and has anyone need Naomi Campbell lately? She's got these HUGE breast implants, but she looks like a transvestite!

I can't stand that arrogant woman! Now there's a beotch if ever there was one. She thinks her chit don't stink.

 

[LovelyPigeon]

Another Accusation Against Cosby

February 8, 2005 — A second woman has now come forward to accuse Bill Cosby of serious sexual offenses. This comes in the wake of last month's allegation by a woman that Cosby groped her.

California lawyer Tamara Green, a former fashion model, says Bill Cosby drugged her and tried to force himself on her in L.A. 30 years ago when she was working for him.

The show biz legend is under investigation in Montgomery County for allegedly drugging a former Temple University women's basketball executive and groping her at his Elkins Park Mansion last year.

D.A. Bruce Castor has expressed reservations about the 31-year-old Canadian women's story and Cosby's lawyer called the allegations "preposterous."

Green says this spurred her to go public with allegations from 3 decades ago. In the Philadelphia Daily News she is quoted: "He did exactly the same thing to me." --->>

From Bill Cosby's lawyer, this response to the Daily News story: "Ms. Green's allegations are absolutely false. Mr. Cosby does not know Tamara Green and the incident she describes did not happen..." --->>

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/020805_ent_cosby.html

Ms Green keeps talkin':

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/nation/10847881.htm

 

[Jeana (DP)]

Another Accusation Against Cosby

February 8, 2005 — A second woman has now come forward to accuse Bill Cosby of serious sexual offenses. This comes in the wake of last month's allegation by a woman that Cosby groped her.

California lawyer Tamara Green, a former fashion model, says Bill Cosby drugged her and tried to force himself on her in L.A. 30 years ago when she was working for him.

The show biz legend is under investigation in Montgomery County for allegedly drugging a former Temple University women's basketball executive and groping her at his Elkins Park Mansion last year.

D.A. Bruce Castor has expressed reservations about the 31-year-old Canadian women's story and Cosby's lawyer called the allegations "preposterous."

Green says this spurred her to go public with allegations from 3 decades ago. In the Philadelphia Daily News she is quoted: "He did exactly the same thing to me." --->>

From Bill Cosby's lawyer, this response to the Daily News story: "Ms. Green's allegations are absolutely false. Mr. Cosby does not know Tamara Green and the incident she describes did not happen..." --->>

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/020805_ent_cosby.html

Ms Green keeps talkin':

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/nation/10847881.htm

30 YEARS AGO????? I think the statute of limitations is gone.

 

[VespaElf]

The parents of the woman accusing "Cosby Show" star Bill Cosby (search) of fondling her have publicly identified their daughter.

They named Andrea Constand (search), 31, as the woman accusing the married comedian and activist of sexual misconduct.

In an interview with the Toronto Sun, the accuser's father, Andy Constand, says his daughter felt betrayed by someone she considered both a mentor and a great friend.

"She feels a sense of betrayal and feels justice has to prevail," he said, adding, "She's not the type of person to lie ... When she says something, it's the truth."

Police are reportedly concerned that Constand waited more than a year to report the incident, but her attorney said she was simply too frightened to come forward, given Cosby's celebrity.

Constand, a former University of Arizona basketball star, was working in Temple University's (search) women's basketball program when the alleged incident took place............................................


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,146770,00.html

 

[Jeana (DP)]

Cosby canceled a scheduled appearance tonight due to these recent allegations!!

 

[Pepper]

Thanks for finding that. I knew I had heard that he earned his doctorate. I think he's speaking out about what happening to his race because he can't stand it any more. Seventy percent of black children are born out of wedlock. That's horrible!!! He's respected. He CAN say these things and some will listen to him. I don't know if what this woman says is true, but I'm willing to wait and hear if she's got any evidence. Surely he's not perfect, but he's not selling crack on the corner either.

I have always loved and respected Bill Cosby as an entertainer. I also admire him for speaking out on the problems within his race - lack of education and children born out of wedlock. He is absolutely right on these issues.

But I am deeply saddened by these accusations and rumors surrounding his sex life. I suspect that "where there's smoke, there is likely to be fire." It is just a dang shame that someone who is so respected, plays russian roulette with his personal life, and get's knocked off the pedestal.

Now with Dr. Cosby, not only do we have these latest accusuations, but there is still the incident of the daughter that arose from an affair he had years ago, while married to Cammile. The Black community needs good role models and spokespeople, and yet another one bites the dust. So sad.

I heard Sean Hannity say once that because of his position on TV, he NEVER allows himself to be placed in a position that can be mis-construed. He never has lunch with a woman alone, is never seen in the company of a woman other than his wife, unless in a group, and never even rides an elevator alone with a woman. Now that is smart thinking.

 

[kato]

I have always loved and respected Bill Cosby as an entertainer. I also admire him for speaking out on the problems within his race - lack of education and children born out of wedlock. He is absolutely right on these issues.

But I am deeply saddened by these accusations and rumors surrounding his sex life. I suspect that "where there's smoke, there is likely to be fire." It is just a dang shame that someone who is so respected, plays russian roulette with his personal life, and get's knocked off the pedestal.

Now with Dr. Cosby, not only do we have these latest accusuations, but there is still the incident of the daughter that arose from an affair he had years ago, while married to Cammile. The Black community needs good role models and spokespeople, and yet another one bites the dust. So sad.

I heard Sean Hannity say once that because of his position on TV, he NEVER allows himself to be placed in a position that can be mis-construed. He never has lunch with a woman alone, is never seen in the company of a woman other than his wife, unless in a group, and never even rides an elevator alone with a woman. Now that is smart thinking.

I like old Sean. He's a good guy. And his reasoning makes a whole lot of sense.

 

[Jeana (DP)]

Now with Dr. Cosby, not only do we have these latest accusuations, but there is still the incident of the daughter that arose from an affair he had years ago, while married to Cammile. The Black community needs good role models and spokespeople, and yet another one bites the dust. So sad.

I heard Sean Hannity say once that because of his position on TV, he NEVER allows himself to be placed in a position that can be mis-construed. He never has lunch with a woman alone, is never seen in the company of a woman other than his wife, unless in a group, and never even rides an elevator alone with a woman. Now that is smart thinking.

I agree!! I think the best role models are the people that are involved with our young people every day (teachers, coaches, big brothers and sisters), not somone lucky enough to be on television. For some reason though, the black community seems to raise athletes, rappers and the like to be worshiped.

I think Hannity is probably pretty smart for taking care. He sounds like a decent guy who loves his wife/family.

 

[kato]

Also, the higher the pedestal the further and harder they fall.

 

[Pepper]

Also, the higher the pedestal the further and harder they fall.

So true! I have lost a lot of respect for Bill O'Reilly after his little incident a few months ago. When you place yourself on a pedestal to be a moral spokesperson, you should be able to own up to your own moral shortcomings and apologize for your own foolishness and bad judgment.

 

[nanandjim]

I like old Sean. He's a good guy. And his reasoning makes a whole lot of sense.

I'm sure that Sean heeded warnings that there were individuals who were trying to nail him.

Too bad Bill O'Reilly didn't see the writing on the wall. I believe Bill was set up, in a big way. However, that doesn't excuse him for what he did. I used to like Bill. However, his lack of judgment doesn't sit very well with me. I'm wondering if the dirty talk was worth it. Somehow, I think not.

ETA: Almost forgot that this was a thread about Bill Cosby. I am sadly disappointed in accusations about Bill Cosby throughout the years. Somehow, I think that this is just the tip of the iceberg. I used to listen to Bill Cosby records and watch the Bill Cosby show. He is portrayed as such a decent and honorable person. I'm afraid that may not be the case.

 

[kato]

So true! I have lost a lot of respect for Bill O'Reilly after his little incident a few months ago. When you place yourself on a pedestal to be a moral spokesperson, you should be able to own up to your own moral shortcomings and apologize for your own foolishness and bad judgment.

Amen to that.

 

[LovelyPigeon]

LE investigation results in no charges.

D.A. won't press charges vs. Cosby
Insufficient evidence to backup woman's claim comedian groped her

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor has just said he will not pursue charges against Bill Cosby, after a woman claimed the entertainer groped her at his house. In a statement, Castor said, "After reviewing the above and consulting with County and Cheltenham detectives, the District Attorney finds insufficient, credible, and admissible evidence exists upon which any charge against Mr. Cosby could be sustained beyond a reasonable doubt." - http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6989134/

Prosecutors end Cosby investigation
Entertainer won't faces charges after groping allegation
From Shannon Troetel
CNN
Thursday, February 17, 2005
CNN) -- Prosecutors in Pennsylvania said Thursday they plan no criminal charges against Bill Cosby after ending their investigation of a woman's allegations that the entertainer drugged and groped her last year in his home.

In a press release posted on its Web site, Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor said he "finds insufficient, credible and admissible evidence exists upon which any charge against Mr. Cosby could be sustained beyond a reasonable doubt."

Castor began investigating the incident last month after the accuser -- a 31-year-old former Temple University employee -- met with Montgomery County detectives detailing events she said took place in Cosby's Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, home.--->>

http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/02/17/cosby/

 

[Jeana (DP)]

NEWS FLASH!!! She's suing the Cos for damages. WHAT A SHOCKER!! :doh:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0308051cosby1.html

 

[Casshew]

NEWS FLASH!!! She's suing the Cos for damages. WHAT A SHOCKER!! :doh:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0308051cosby1.html

Oh man, what a surprise.. I NEVER would have thought she wanted money $$$ :bang:

 

[LovelyPigeon]

Accuser's suit states that 13 women are now claiming BC drugged and/or raped them.

Cosby's attorneys have been asking Constand's attorneys for the identities of nine of the accusers, who are identified merely as "Jane Does" in court filings. Only one, California attorney Tamara Green, has been publicly identified.

On April 11, Cosby's attorneys sent a letter to Troiani and Kivitz saying their client will not be deposed "while plaintiff is concealing the very identities of the witnesses with whom she intends to confront him," according to a copy of the letter filed with the court.

Last Friday, Cosby's attorneys filed a memo stating that Troiani and Kivitz had promised to turn over the identities of the Jane Does within 14 days of a March 23 meeting between both sides. His attorneys have asked the judge to force Troiani and Kivitz to hand over the names.

In their Monday response, Kivitz and Troiani say they have been clear since March 15 that they would not release the names until the judge rules on their request for a limited protective order.

They have asked the judge to prohibit the disclosure of the women's identities to the media as well as prevent them from publishing their identities. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0427Cosby27-ON.html