Up until now, the Cosby camp has been relatively quiet regarding the numerous allegations of drugging and rape against Bill Cosby. You can’t help but wonder how his wife of 50 years has been coping with all of this.
“Love and the strength of womanhood. And you could put it, reverse it. The strength of womanhood and love,” Cosby said.
Camille Cosby released this statement today:
Statement of Camille O. Cosby
I met my husband, Bill Cosby, in 1963, and we were married in 1964. The man I met, and fell in love with, and whom I continue to love, is the man you all knew through his work. He is a kind man, a generous man, a funny man, and a wonderful husband, father and friend. He is the man you thought you knew.
A different man has been portrayed in the media over the last two months. It is the portrait of a man I do not know. It is also a portrait painted by individuals and organizations whom many in the media have given a pass. There appears to be no vetting of my husband’s accusers before stories are published or aired. An accusation is published, and immediately goes viral.
We all followed the story of the article in the “Rolling Stone” concerning allegations of rape at the University of Virginia. The story was heart-breaking, but ultimately appears to be proved to be untrue. Many in the media were quick to link that story to stories about my husband – until that story unwound.
None of us will ever want to be in the position of attacking a victim. But the question should be asked – who is the victim?
Bill Cosby’a latest accuser is model icon, Beverly Johnson who claims that Bill Cosby drugged her in the mid 80’s under the guise of a roll on the The Cosby Show. She appeared on The View this morning to talk about her ordeal.
