‘Overwhelmed and Devastated’: Cosby’s Accusers on Decision to Free Him
In a statement, the National Organization for Women denounced Mr. Cosby’s release, saying that “the judicial system in America” had “failed survivors again.”
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Cosby accusers say they are ‘stunned’ at court’s decision to let the actor go free
The National Organization for Women said, “Bill Cosby is free on a technicality, but the women he assaulted, who bravely came forward to bring him to justice, are suffering anew. They thought they had finally achieved some limited measure of closure—and now this.”
‘There is rarely, if ever, justice’: Advocates and survivors seethe after Cosby is freed
Christian F. Nunes, president of National Organization for Women, said agreements like these can be made in sexual assault cases without consideration for the humanity of those of have suffered. She added that the issue is bigger than Cosby and speaks to the additional steps that need to be taken to better protect all survivors: Read more …
Bill Cosby Freed as Court Overturns His Sex Assault Conviction
Bill Cosby released after assault conviction overturned by Pa. Supreme Court
And Christian Nunes, president of the National Organization for Women, bemoaned Cosby’s release as the result of a “technicality.” “Today, the judicial system in America failed survivors again,” Nunes said in a statement.