More Cosby accusers come forward

More US women who claim they were victimised by Bill Cosby have spoken to the media, making their allegations public for the first time.

In recent weeks, more than a dozen women have accused Cosby of drugging and sexually abusing them.

Under California law, adult victims who suffered childhood sexual abuse can file lawsuits within three years of discovering the abuse caused significant psychological trauma.

But famed feminist attorney Gloria Allred told media “I have literally lost count” of the number of women who have contacted her.

Allred challenged Cosby to waive the statute of limitations and litigate the claims in the interest of “justice and accountability.” She also alternatively proposed that Cosby could set up a $100 million fund as part of a settlement with the victims that would be determined by retired judges.

One woman, Helen Hayes, said Cosby approached her from behind and grabbed her breast at a celebrity tennis tournament in California in 1973.

Another said she met Cosby when she was 17 and working at the Las Vegas Hilton. She said Cosby called her to his room, served her alcohol and rubbed her neck, which lead to what she claims was an uninvited sexual encounter.

Bill Cosby, 77, has taken to Twitter to thank Whoopi Goldberg and singer/actress Jill Scott for their support.

Source: CBS