More than two dozen women so far have alleged sexual misconduct
against the iconic comedian. When journalists and bloggers call these
victims "accusers" it perpetuates a culture of victim blaming.
One of the latest developments in the ongoing news and entertainment spectacle surrounding the iconic comedian Bill Cosby's alleged serial sexual predation has to do with how his lawyers and handlers have decided to double down on their long-time, aggressive strategy of insulting his alleged victims, and raising questions about their character and motives.
For years Cosby's team has responded to allegations of sexual assault against the famed entertainer by claiming the women who came forward were engaged in a "shakedown," according to a recent New York Times article. In at least one case they presented a newspaper with "damaging information" about an alleged victim, and in other instances threatened news organizations with defamation suits and other consequences if they published or broadcast damaging information about Cosby's alleged behavior.
http://womensenews.org/story/media-stories/150120/lets-stop-calling-bill-cosbys-victims-accusers
One of the latest developments in the ongoing news and entertainment spectacle surrounding the iconic comedian Bill Cosby's alleged serial sexual predation has to do with how his lawyers and handlers have decided to double down on their long-time, aggressive strategy of insulting his alleged victims, and raising questions about their character and motives.
For years Cosby's team has responded to allegations of sexual assault against the famed entertainer by claiming the women who came forward were engaged in a "shakedown," according to a recent New York Times article. In at least one case they presented a newspaper with "damaging information" about an alleged victim, and in other instances threatened news organizations with defamation suits and other consequences if they published or broadcast damaging information about Cosby's alleged behavior.
http://womensenews.org/story/media-stories/150120/lets-stop-calling-bill-cosbys-victims-accusers