Bill Cosby Sex Assault, Rape Allegations News: Fires Back at 3 New Sex Assault Accusers
A few days after another woman accused Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her, the embattled comedian fired back asking a federal judge to dismiss the claims of three others.
At the same time, Cosby told fans who will be attending his show in Louisiana that his career is "far from finished" even after recently canceling numerous performances.
Martin Singer, a powerful Hollywood lawyer defending Cosby, has filed a motion to throw out the suits of Tamara Green, Therese Serignese, and Linda Traitz.
"The law does not require that one stand idly by while he is publicly attacked. Instead, the law entitles an individual who is accused of serious wrongdoing to rebut the allegations without facing defamation claims," Singer said, according to Page Six.
"Mr. Cosby denies each and every one of the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled at him," Singer said, adding that the suit filed by the three women was "a misuse of the law of defamation."
Green, Serignese, and Traitz all claimed Cosby assaulted them decades ago and are now suing the comedian for defamation, alleging that the actor called them liars when they came forward with their accusations.
Singer filed the motions in Massachusetts. The women have until March 20 to respond.
The growing list of more than 20 women who have gone public with sexual assault claims against Cosby included models Beverly Johnson and Janice Dickinson.
In a CNN report, former model Heidi Thomas claimed that Cosby summoned her to Reno, Nevada, purportedly to coach her as an actress in 1984.
But in a private audition, the comedian supposedly urged her to become drunk by plying her with wine, saying, "How are you ever going to play an intoxicated person . . . if you've never been drunk?"
As things got "foggy," Thomas claimed Cosby forced himself on her, asking, "Feeling the part now?"
Meanwhile, Cosby addressed his fans ahead of his Louisiana show. "Dear Fans: For 53 years you have given me your love, support, respect and trust. Thank you! I can't wait to see your smiling faces and warm your hearts with a wonderful gift – LAUGHTER. I'm ready!" he said, according to Entertainment Weekly.
"I thank you, the theater staff (Heymann Performing Arts Center), the event organizers and the Lafayette community for your continued support and coming to experience family, fun entertainment. Hey, hey, hey – I'm far from finished," he added.