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Victims Group Wants W. to Take on Cosby
George W. Bush gave Bill Cosby the nation’s highest honor. And now one group wants him to join the fight to take it away.In July 2002, President George W. Bush awarded Bill Cosby the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
“Throughout his career, Dr. Cosby has appealed to the common humanity of his audience, rather than the differences that might divide it,” the White House press release read at the time. “Dr. Cosby’s career has included stand up comedy, the adventure show, I Spy, situation comedies and children’s programming that highlighted his interest and dedication to education.”
The president was clearly excited to recognize the famous comedian for his achievements, and Cosby was referred to as a “truly outstanding American” during the ceremony.
Nowadays, Cosby’s reputation has taken the kind of nosedive expected of someone who has been accused by many women of drugging and sexual assault. Earlier this month, it was revealed that in a 2005 lawsuit, Cosby admitted to buying Quaaludes to give to women he wanted to have sex with, and that he gave the drug to at least one woman.
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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/14/victims-group-wants-w-to-take-on-cosby.html