Atlantic City Police investigating rape allegation against Bill Cosby
Atlantic City police are currently investigating sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby made last week by former Cosby Show guest star Lili Bernard.
Atlantic City police are currently investigating sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby made last week by former Cosby Show guest star Lili Bernard.
According to Press of Atlantic City, Bernard began speaking with police last week in a five-hour interview about the incident. Bernard claims that Cosby drugged and raped her in Atlantic City in the early 1990s.
Many of Cosby's other accusers claim that the comedian sexually assaulted them decades ago, putting their incidents outside the statute of limitations for sexual assault cases in most states. As result, accusers like Tamara Green have opted to take Cosby to court over defamation of character.
New Jersey, however, has no statute of limitations for sexual assault cases. So, in Bernard's case, charges could be filed should police find enough evidence.
Bernard has reportedly provided some evidence for police to begin their investigation. Via Press of AC:
[Gloria] Allred said Bernard provided police with information and evidence, saying that she could give them more, if asked. No details were released publicly.
"We feel the Atlantic City police took it seriously," she said, calling the detectives very professional and sensitive.
Allred would not comment on when the alleged incident occurred or where exactly in Atlantic City. Cosby has performed in the resort over the years.
Allred also stressed that charges have not yet been filed, and that "this just means the door to the courthouse is open." As such, no time frame regarding potential charges has been announced.
Cosby, for his part, has never been charged with a crime in connection with the allegations against him. To date, roughly 40 women have accused the comedian of sexual assault.