The Latest: Cosby’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star there to stay, no star has ever been removed
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Here are the latest developments from the release of court documents indicating Bill Cosby admitted in 2005 that he obtained quaaludes with the intent of giving them to women with whom he wanted to have sex (all times local):
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12:25 p.m.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce says it won’t remove the stars of Bill Cosby or Donald Trump from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, declaring that once a star is installed, it’s there to stay.
Chamber of Commerce President Leron Gubler said Thursday that each of the honorary stars is considered “a part of the historic fabric” of the walk. He says no star has ever been removed.
A coalition of African-American civil rights leaders is calling for removing Cosby’s star in the wake of newly released documents in which Cosby admitted obtaining quaalades with the intent of giving them to women he wanted to have sex with.
Trump has been under fire in recent weeks for statements concerning Mexican immigrants.
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10:55 a.m.
A historically black college in southwest Ohio says it’s considering changing the title of a building named for comedian Bill Cosby.
Officials at Central State University in Wilberforce earlier said the name of its Cosby Communications Center would remain intact, but President Cynthia Jackson-Hammond said in a statement Wednesday the name will be “discussed appropriately.”
In newly unsealed documents, Cosby testified in 2005 that he obtained quaaludes with the intent of giving them to women before sex.
Jackson-Hammond calls the circumstances around the comedian’s situation “troublesome and disappointing to all.”
The Dayton Daily News reports that the Cosby family has donated more than $2 million to the university. A decision on the building’s name is expected from the school soon.
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8:55 a.m.
A group supporting sexual assault victims is petitioning President Barack Obama to revoke Bill Cosby’s Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment launched the campaign Wednesday through the White House’s “We the People” website.
The group says it is working with women who have accused Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting them.
It’s collected about 2,000 signatures in less than a day.
In newly unsealed documents, Cosby testified in 2005 that he obtained quaaludes with the intent of giving them to women before sex.
President George W. Bush presented the nation’s highest civilian honour to Cosby in 2002, citing his revolutionary portrayal of blacks on television and his interest and dedication to education.
The group’s executive director says: “Bill Cosby’s name does not belong among this distinguished list.”
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