Civil is a whole ‘nother animal. They wanted on the gravy train. Settlements can happen just to buy silence. Women are uncanny in their ability to sniff out cash. It could be in settlements, a few minutes of fame, getting to cry on Oprah, or writing a tell all book.
As for similar details in abuse stories, I give you day care in the 80s, half the fake abuse allegations in divorce court, and boatloads of fake rape allegations. Women happily lie about such things, and they do it daily. When they see many others doing it, they happily join in faster.
Many are truly well above the crazy line on the “hot crazy” scale.
You don’t know anymore about it than I do. Its just as likely he is being railroaded in yet another mass hysteria. And yes, Gloria Allred is at the center of it.
There is doubt here.
Generalize much?
I tend to agree with you. Cosby stepped off the plantation and became wildly successful. There are plenty of people who want to put down uppity blacks. Plus, his fame and wealth make him a huge target.
Show me the forensic evidence, and maybe I’ll believe the allegations. Otherwise, no evidence—nothing happened.
And good for Mrs. Cosby to stand up for him.
That's true. Cosby invited her to discuss it over a couple of drinks, but she turned him down.