Rumors about Cosby being a scumbag have been around for a long time, especially in show biz circles. He settled a civil case in 2005 because 10 other women were about to to be added to the suit. These same women are the one publicly hammering him now. The Left has been disenchanted with Cosby for a while over his off-the-reservation views, but he also campaigned for Obama. The political revenge angle is being over-played by some conservatives in my view, given all the other reasons this story is appealing to them media.
It started because some black comedian in Bill’s hometown of Philadelphia brought it up in a routine, and the media latched onto it, and it went viral.
Well if you're considered a scumbag in Hollywood circles that's saying something. Being a scumbag in Hollywood is par for the course.