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At this point there isn't any proof that could possibly come out to satisfy either side in the Cosby case. Were you hoping there would be video of Cosby drugging and raping the women in question so that could sway your view?

I doubt there will ever be any charges filed against Cosby, its simply down to he said, she said in the court of public opinion. Problem is, Cosby isn't saying anything at all, not even a denial. He has also refused to take a lie detector test. Yet multiple accusers have come forward with detailed accounts of what happened, taken and passed lie detector tests and had corroborating witnesses back up their time and location with Cosby. Even with all the circumstantial evidence, most likely none of it would amount to a conviction in court, which is often the result in a rape case where no rape kit evidence is present.

Many of you who continue to comment and back up Cosby, seem to know almost zero about it, most notably Rochard. Let's clear up some of the misconceptions that continue to get repeated here.

The 28 accusers have spanned 4 decades, from 1969 to 2005. There have only been 2 of the 28 that have filed suit seeking monetary compensation, including the case in 2006 which initially brought the allegations to light. So to call them gold diggers, doesn't make any sense, otherwise they would all be filing suit. Also, these aren't nobodies looking to make a name for themselves. Most of the accusers are well accomplished business owners, entertainment industry executives, actresses and 2 of the most famous icons in the fashion industry. Also, the accusations haven't been broad and undefined, they have been highly detailed with amazing similarity.

Many of the women who have come forward the last 6 months knew nothing of Cosby's settlement in 2006 because it was sealed and kept from the media. It wasn't until early 2014 when a stand up comedian called Cosby a rapist in his routine, that many of his recent accusers first heard and were now willing tell their story as the "cat was now out of the bag".

I've compared the Cosby situation to the Lance Armstrong saga. For years, different people would come forward with allegations against Lance, accusing him of doping. Lance was one of the most beloved sports heroes in America and everyone seemed to just dismiss the allegations as those jealous of his success trying to take him down. It wasn't until the cracks began to crumble with a positive doping test and then a Lance admission, that the public finally had to acknowledge that he had been lying and cheating all along.

I don't think the Cosby situation will share the same ending as Lance. I don't ever see Cosby coming forward and sharing his side, nor do I think he'll engage in the activity again that he's been accused of. He doesn't have a lot longer to live and his legacy will forever be tarnished. For those that continue to back up Cosby, since the accusers are not seeking money or fame, what motivation do you suggest that they would have to come forward at this point with their story, if it were not for them telling the truth?

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