Bill Cosby is being punished because he is
black says Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner has played the role of on
screen son of Bill Cosby, Theo.
Warner recently made a statement that the
public and the media is punishing Cosby just because of his skin colour.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Bill Cosby |
Warner, however, did not made any direct
statement, but, mentioned that Roman Polanski and Woody Allen are the two white
celebrities who have been accused of raping minors are being celebrated.
Warner expressed his views as he appeared for
the show ‘The Real’ where he talked about the Bill Cosby Show being put down
from the air as he and other actors on the show are directly affected by it.
Malcolm added that one can still see the movies
of Steven Collins, Roman Polanski and Woody Allen.
The actor also stated that he does not have any
right to bring any judgement on Cosby, neither in defense nor in against.
Warner expressed that his biggest concern comes
when images of people are formed based on their skin color, whether it is
television or movies.
The criminal case for sexual assault was put on
hold by the court as they are thinking of the request to have it thrown out
before the trial.
A postponement was granted to Cosby on Tuesday
as the Pennsylvania Superior Court makes decision on whether his pre-trial
appeal should be heard or not.
The 78 year old Bill Cosby has been accused of
molesting 42 year old Andrea Constand in 2004 in his suburban Philadelphia
home.
The woman in question was working for the women’s
basketball team of Temple University.
He stated that he had talked with former
district attorney that his encounter with Constand will never be charged.
Warner pointed his finger that this is not the
first time that a celebrity has used his fame and power to woe women.
Director Roman Polanski was found guilty of
raping Samantha Geimer at a time when she was only thirteen years old.
Source: Daily
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