Bill Cosby

**FasstChevys** · 11-24-2014, 11:29 AM

People are talking about statute of limitations - I call B.S.

What about Sandusky? Many of his accusers were from much longer than 7 or 8 years prior.

Their evidence was heard in a court of law, and he's in prison.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 11-24-2014, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Originally Posted by theorangeguy

if it were true, he'd be in jail...nobody and I mean nobody can rape 5-10 women like he's accused of doing without getting killed by a family member or ending up in prison at some point.

But as Timmy said, statute of limitations is in full effect and the accusers know that...no risk of him going to prison so they can accuse him of whatever they want just to try and and squeeze money out of him just because they can.

When you have money in Hollywood or DC... You can get away with a lot.

I think that what most people don't understand here, is that back then, women did not come forward with accusations of rape. It never went well for them and were most often ridiculed for it and it could ruin their lives. A lot of effort went in over the years to try and change that. Many many women suffered rape and it stayed their dirty little secret that they just had to live with.

The fact that the statute of limitations is 8 years in CA, means that there is no monetary gain in civil court by coming out with this information. Some of these women had in fact accused him in the past. Some of the others are just now deciding that they are strong enough to do so and that being the victim of rape isn't looked at like you're carrying the plague as it once was.

Too many women speaking up with very similar stories to think that this is all about money, IMHO. Who knows for sure

Exactly all of this.

**theorangeguy** · 11-24-2014, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

When you have money in Hollywood or DC... You can get away with a lot.

I think that what most people don't understand here, is that back then, women did not come forward with accusations of rape. It never went well for them and were most often ridiculed for it and it could ruin their lives. A lot of effort went in over the years to try and change that. Many many women suffered rape and it stayed their dirty little secret that they just had to live with.

The fact that the statute of limitations is 8 years in CA, means that there is no monetary gain in civil court by coming out with this information. Some of these women had in fact accused him in the past. Some of the others are just now deciding that they are strong enough to do so and that being the victim of rape isn't looked at like you're carrying the plague as it once was.

Too many women speaking up with very similar stories to think that this is all about money, IMHO. Who knows for sure

women still dont come forward about it...not sure if its because of embarrassment or the feeling that they may be looked at differently, but a lot of them still dont come forward about stuff like this today.

**KahanaReef** · 11-24-2014, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by theorangeguy

women still dont come forward about it...not sure if its because of embarrassment or the feeling that they may be looked at differently, but a lot of them still dont come forward about stuff like this today.

That is true. It makes them feel extremely dirty. The kind of dirty you can't wash off. Which is why they need to talk to someone about it, but rarely do because of the stigma attached. It's easier said than done. Most just try to bury it in the back of their minds and it messes with them their whole lives to some degree. It's the worst kind of violation.

**KahanaReef** · 11-24-2014, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by FasstChevys

People are talking about statute of limitations - I call B.S.

What about Sandusky? Many of his accusers were from much longer than 7 or 8 years prior.

Their evidence was heard in a court of law, and he's in prison.

I think that all depends on the law. Different states have different laws for different crimes. Some are Federal crimes. Some can be tolled for various reasons too.

**theorangeguy** · 11-24-2014, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

I think that all depends on the law. Different states have different laws for different crimes. Some are Federal crimes. Some can be tolled for various reasons too.

I think we have a guy on this forum who knows a little bit about the law

**KahanaReef** · 11-24-2014, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by theorangeguy

I think we have a guy on this forum who knows a little bit about the law

Pennsylvania law

**CJREX** · 11-24-2014, 01:29 PM

At first I thought it was just money grubbing.

But now I'm not too sure.

I think 8 have levied accusations now? Edit: I guess it's now 14.

When there's that much smoke, I'm thinking there may be a bit of fire.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 11-24-2014, 02:10 PM

Not to get off subject, but I know (2) females who have been raped. It's really not something they've been able to shrug off and it has affected their relationships with men, or lack there of. I can imagine something catastrophic like that really messes with your head and overall well-being.

**KahanaReef** · 11-24-2014, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Not to get off subject, but I know (2) females who have been raped. It's really not something they've been able to shrug off and it has affected their relationships with men, or lack there of. I can imagine something catastrophic like that really messes with your head and overall well-being.

On top of that, imagine how much worse your life would be if your assailant is a big time star known by just about everyone... That makes it big news and you are right in the center of it making a horrible situation even more unbearable. Sometimes it's easier if a few brave individuals come out, then, more will get the courage and follow. It looks like that may be what is happening here.

***SMWS6TA*** · 11-25-2014, 07:58 AM

So...Midnight care to share yours?

**Murder after Midnight** · 11-25-2014, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

So...Midnight care to share yours?

Yes why not.............I think the Cos prolly had alot of women back in the day and i do believe where there is smoke there is possibly fire. That said they waited way to long to come forward with these Aligations..........

**KahanaReef** · 11-25-2014, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by Murder after Midnight

Yes why not.............I think the Cos prolly had alot of women back in the day and i do believe where there is smoke there is possibly fire. That said they waited way to long to come forward with these Aligations..........

They waited too long for what exactly? Are you saying that if someone keeps silent for too long about having been raped, that there is some rule that they have to keep it their dirty little secret for the rest of their lives? Is there some statute of limitations on confessions of a rape victim that I am unaware of? Keep in mind that some of these women have come forward before...

It's already been made clear that the statutes of limitations for civil as well as criminal cases for rape has passed in most states. Some of these alleged victims claim to have been drugged and raped back in the 60's and 70's by Cosby. So the idea that all of these women expect to make a buck or see him prosecuted, isn't realistic.

**SiggyZ** · 11-26-2014, 09:33 AM

I'm starting to think Mr. Pudding Pop's guilty.

**Murder after Midnight** · 11-26-2014, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

They waited too long for what exactly? Are you saying that if someone keeps silent for too long about having been raped, that there is some rule that they have to keep it their dirty little secret for the rest of their lives? Is there some statute of limitations on confessions of a rape victim that I am unaware of? Keep in mind that some of these women have come forward before...

It's already been made clear that the statutes of limitations for civil as well as criminal cases for rape has passed in most states. Some of these alleged victims claim to have been drugged and raped back in the 60's and 70's by Cosby. So the idea that all of these women expect to make a buck or see him prosecuted, isn't realistic.

K-reef, If some of these women had come forward before in the past, why didn't they go all the way and take bill to court? What prevented them before if they had come forward with the alligations?
I smell a rat...... but again, I'm sure bill is no angel

**allbaugh_04** · 11-26-2014, 04:59 PM

**theorangeguy** · 11-26-2014, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

I tried not to laugh...but I did lol

***SMWS6TA*** · 12-05-2014, 06:37 AM

Been waiting for all the shoes to drop and it seems it finally has. Anytime this gold digging Bitch gets involve you know it's only about getting money and never about justice.

IMHO all she ever does is shake down rich ppl. Has she ever gone to trial for any of the cases she's involved in? Just because she's involved I hope Cosby continues to give

and tell them to kiss his

Allred to Cosby: Put $100 Million in Escrow for Victims, 'End this Nightmare'

**67CamaroRSSS** · 12-05-2014, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Murder after Midnight

K-reef, If some of these women had come forward before in the past, why didn't they go all the way and take bill to court? What prevented them before if they had come forward with the alligations?
I smell a rat...... but again, I'm sure bill is no angel

"I've had all I can stands, I can't stands no more!" - Popeye...

Allegations. You spelled it incorrectly twice.

Sorry, Word Nazi at work....