Bill Cosby sued by nine more women: The comedian and actor Bill Cosby is facing new allegations of sexual assault in a lawsuit brought by nine women. The women have claimed that Cosby used his power, fame, and influence to lure them into situations where he was able to sexually assault them.
Who are the women?
The women who have brought this lawsuit against Cosby are Janice Dickinson, Lise-Lotte Lublin, Janice Baker Kinney, Lili Bernard, Heidi Thomas, Linda Kirkpatrick, Rebecca Cooper, Pam Joy Abeyta, and Angela Leslie. Each of the women alleges that Cosby drugged and assaulted them at various times between 1979 and 1992.
What are the allegations?
The women have accused Cosby of using his fame and power to isolate and sexually assault them. Several of the women have claimed that he drugged them before the assaults took place. The allegations range from groping to rape.
Janice Dickinson
Dickinson is a model who claims that Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her at a Lake Tahoe hotel room in 1982.
Lise-Lotte Lublin
Lublin, a Nevada native, alleges that Cosby gave her spiked drinks and raped her at a Las Vegas hotel in 1989.
Janice Baker Kinney
Kinney claims she was invited to a party at Cosby’s home in Reno, Nevada, in 1982 but arrived to find Cosby alone. Cosby offered her what she believed were barbiturates, she alleges, adding that she lost consciousness then woke to find her trousers undone and Cosby’s hand in her blouse. When Baker-Kinney next gained consciousness, the lawsuit says, she was naked in bed with Cosby and he was groping her.
Lili Bernard
Bernard, a former Playboy model, alleges that Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1969.
Heidi Thomas
Thomas claims that Cosby offered her a drink that made her feel woozy and then sexually assaulted her when she was vulnerable.
Rebecca Cooper
Cooper alleges that Cosby assaulted her in a dressing room in Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Reno in 1985.
Pam Joy Abeyta
Abeyta claims that she was sexually assaulted by Cosby on a trip to Lake Tahoe in 1979.
Angela Leslie
Leslie alleges that Cosby lured her with the promise of a small role on “The Cosby Show,” then assaulted her in a Las Vegas hotel room.
What is Cosby’s response?
Cosby has denied the allegations made against him by the women. His publicist, Andrew Wyatt, has said that the women are motivated by “massive amounts of media attention and greed.” Wyatt has also criticized laws that have allowed the women to bring lawsuits against Cosby, claiming that they are biased against him.
Conclusion
These new allegations against Bill Cosby are a reminder of the ongoing legal battles that he is facing. Despite the fact that he was once one of the most beloved entertainers in America, Cosby’s reputation has been tarnished by these accusations. It remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will play out, but one thing is clear: the women involved in this lawsuit are determined to see justice served.
FAQs
1. How many women have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault?
More than 60 women have accused Cosby of sexual assault.
2. Has Bill Cosby been convicted of sexual assault?
Cosby was convicted of aggravated indecent assault in 2018, but his conviction was overturned in 2021 on procedural grounds.
3. What is the new law in Nevada that has allowed the women to sue Cosby?
The law eliminates the statute of limitations for adults to file sexual abuse cases in civil court.
4. What is Cosby’s publicist’s response to these new allegations?
Cosby’s publicist claims that the women are motivated by greed and that the laws are biased against his client.
5. What do the women hope to achieve with this lawsuit?
The women involved in this lawsuit are hoping to see justice served and to hold Cosby accountable for his alleged actions.