Renowned comedian Bill Cosby is once again at the centre of controversy as nine additional women have come forward, accusing him of sexual assault.
Nine more women accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault in new lawsuit
As reported by Complex, the latest lawsuit was filed in federal court in Nevada on Wednesday, adding to the already substantial number of women who have accused the 85-year-old Cosby Show star of rape or sexual harassment, which now exceeds 60.
According to CBS News, the women allege that Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted them in various locations, including Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe homes, dressing rooms, and hotels, during separate incidents spanning from 1979 to 1992.
Disturbingly, the allegations echo a pattern described in previous cases, where Cosby is said to have provided victims with drugged beverages before engaging in non-consensual sexual acts.
During a deposition, attorneys representing the women revealed that Cosby had admitted to obtaining drugs for the purpose of using them on women he intended to have sexual encounters with.
The details of the lawsuit shed light on the experiences of the victims. Lise Lotte-Lublin, one of the women involved, recounted an acting mentoring session in 1989 during which Cosby allegedly provided her with beverages to help her relax.
Subsequently, she felt dizzy and claimed that Cosby proceeded to assault her. Similar accounts from other women in the lawsuit further illustrate a pattern of Cosby drugging his victims before engaging in sexual acts without their consent.
The filing of this lawsuit coincides with recent developments in Nevada law. Governor Joe Lombardo signed a bill eliminating the two-year deadline for reporting instances of sexual abuse.
This change has empowered survivors, like Lotte-Lublin, who expressed gratitude for the opportunity to seek justice. Cosby’s publicist, Andrew Wyatt, criticized the bill, stating that the allegations against Cosby should be scrutinized both in the court of public opinion and within the legal system.
As these new allegations surface, Cosby’s reputation continues to be tarnished, and the numerous accusations against him have had a lasting impact.
