Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg “Money Clip” Host Olivia Sterns reports
on Bill Cosby, the 77-year-old comedian and actor who is under siege
from sexual assault allegations. This report aired Nov. 20. (Corrects
audio on settlements.) (Source: Bloomberg)
Cosby performed last night at a sold-out show in Melbourne, Florida, getting a standing ovation as he took the stage, the Associated Press reported. Outside the theater, one protester held a sign that read, “Rape is no joke,” the news service said.
Cosby is under siege from allegations of sexual assaults, some dating back decades. He hasn’t faced any prosecution tied to the accusations. In 2006, Cosby settled a lawsuit brought by one of the women, Andrea Constand.
Treasure Island in Las Vegas called off Cosby’s scheduled Nov. 28 performance, according to Michelle Knoll, a spokeswoman, who said the decision was by
mutual agreement. The Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson canceled a Feb. 15 show. Both venues said guests who bought tickets will get refunds.
Performances in Illinois, Washington and Nevada were also canceled, according to employees at the theaters. Another performance was canceled in Florence, South Carolina, according to the AP.
The latest claims to surface have torpedoed an attempted comeback by the comedian who spent years cultivating a squeaky clean image.
Comedian/actor Bill Cosby performs at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on Sept.... Read More
The comedian and actor lists events on his website scheduled through May. The cancellations by the two casinos followed a decision by Netflix Inc. (NFLX) to postpone a Cosby special and NBC’s action to halt development of a TV series.
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