'Bill Cosby Scandal Far From Finished': #CosbyMeme Goes Awry On Twitter, Hollywood Walk Of Fame Defaced
As reports continue to flood online about 'Bill Cosby Scandal Far From Finished', at least 16 women have put forward allegations of sexual assault including one woman's account of child abuse by one of America's beloved entertainers and voice for African Americans. News of the 'decade-old' allegations leave the public shocked at the recent Bill Cosby Scandal exposure with many asking 'How could this have happened?'
Debbie Allen, who has known Cosby's talent in the entertainment business said that the Bill Cosby Scandal 'Far From Finished' can't be a two-minute conversation. It needs a thorough and deeper look. Nonetheless, Allen says Cosby's reputation of a wholesome entertainer makes the Bill Cosby Scandal appear difficult to believe.
However, Debbie Allen's point about the role models of Americans hit a strong chord since Cosby was an inspiration and mentor to many people, including children as a graduate of Temple U.
Incidentally, Cosby resigned from Temple U's board of trustees in the wake of sexual assault allegations with this statement: "He said he had "always been proud" of his association with Temple University. "I have always wanted to do what would be in the best interests of the university and its students. As a result, I have tendered my resignation from the Temple University board of trustees," the statement continued. The statement also informed that the board had accepted his resignation and had shown its gratitude to him for his service, IBT.Au reported via The Guardian.
Signs that the Bill Cosby Scandal 'Far From Finished' is tarnishing the entertainer's career are imploding on the Internet with Bill Cosby refunding several shows around the country, including two at Tarrytown, New York's Music Hall. Reports also confirm that Cosby's honorary Naval award was revoked although the highly influential comedian has never been prosecuted for any crime. Recently,
A more convincing fall from fame is Mr. Cosby's rank from third place to 2,615th place on a list of most trusted celebrities put together by compiled by The Marketing Arm, reports TheWall Street Journal. Cosby's Walk of Fame star was defaced with the word 'rapist' and the graffiti had to be removed by staff, say reports.
"People should fact check," Cosby was quoted as saying in a Florida Today. "People shouldn't have to go through that and shouldn't answer to innuendos," said the 77-year-old actor.
A Daily Mail article headlined, Bill Cosby 'rape victim' says 'monster' TV legend deserves the 'scorn and humiliation' he got after he was taunted online when his meme request backfired,' victim Barbara Bowman commented that people are taking the 'Bill Cosby Scandal Far From Finished' allegations seriously.
Attorney Gloria Allred arranged for a press conference with three of the alleged victims and urging Cosby to 'waive the statute of limitations' defining when a suit can be filed and the time period after which the incident has occurred. "We challenge Mr. Cosby to end this nightmare," Allred claimed in a Yahoo.com report.
