Jill Scott Defends Bill Cosby Over Sexual Assault
Jill Scott Gets Involved in the Bill Cosby Controversy
Singer Jill Scott has spoken out on Twitter to address the continuing sexual assault allegations against comic Bill Cosby. When asked by a follower if she supported Bill, Jill said, "I side with substantiated proof when media/society is attempting to destroy a magnificent legacy." Jill faced immediate backlash from her followers for her comments and later posted a tweet referring to rape as a "despicable, cowardly crime."
@KristensWay I'm respecting a man who has done more for the image of Brown people that almost anyone EVER. From Fat Albert to the Huxtables
— ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) December 1, 2014@JasBaileyTweets sides with Mr. Cosby? No. I side with substantiated proof when media/society is attempting to destroy a magnificent Legacy
— ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) December 1, 2014Rape is a despicable, cowardly crime. If you've been raped- plz do NOT shower, go to police IMMEDIATELY, have a rap kit done. GET EVIDENCE.
— ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) December 1, 2014Bill Cosby has been accused of sexually assaulting at least 13 women. The allegations have been around for years, but they reemerged after comic Hannibal Buress called Bill a "rapist" during a stand-up set in October. Several women have recently come forward to detail their alleged sexual assault at the hands of Bill, including model Janice Dickinson.
