'Good Riddance': Celebrities React To Cosby Guilty Verdict
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Celebrities took to Twitter following Bill Cosby being found guilty on all counts in his sexual assault retrial on Thursday.
Bill Cosby Found Guilty On All Counts In Sex Assault Retrial
Actress and activist Rose McGowan, who became a leading voice during the rise of accusations against once heralded entertainment heavyweight Harvey Weinstein, expressed her joy about the Cosby verdict in a series of Twitter posts.
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Larry Wilmore, a well-known comedian, posted a link to the article focusing of 35 Cosby accusers and a message stating, "Believe the women".
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Believe the women https://t.co/DPOLCKCYUE
— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) April 26, 2018
Many others shared their thoughts as well.
You're next, Harvey. We're coming for you. All of you. #TimesUp https://t.co/pW15XLvHmL
— Listening in the Dark ✨Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) April 26, 2018
Bill Cosby GUILTY on all 3 counts.
— Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) April 26, 2018
THANK YOU Montgomery County prosecutors and police.
Andrea Constand.
Janice Dickinson.
All the women who testified.
All 60 who have spoken out about Cosby.
All who have supported them.
The day has come. Justice delayed, but justice delivered.
BYE BILL https://t.co/OPTODw0lyO
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) April 26, 2018
I imagine there's some comfort in imagining a future without racism and projecting that onto the present. Thinking if we just deny the truth, it doesn't exist. If history is erased, we don't have to deal with its consequences. However...
— John Legend (@johnlegend) April 25, 2018
Just when you thought you'd gotten away with it is when you get caught. Look up.
— Terry McMillan (@MsTerryMcMillan) April 26, 2018
In a fitting end to Sexual Assault Awareness month, Bill Cosby was found guilty today. Thinking of all the women he traumatized over the past 50 years. As a survivor myself, I know that pain never fully goes away. But I hope that his victims finally feel some semblance of peace.
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) April 26, 2018
Good riddance to Bill Cosby!
— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) April 26, 2018
The state of America is this- Even with dozens of accusers we were all afraid Bill Cosby would walk.
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) April 26, 2018
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Some questioned Cosby's focus on holding fellow comedians accountable for their vulgar language on stage.
This take is so ???? ???? ???? I need to tag @Nelly_Mo https://t.co/lLOgdHaxn0
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) April 26, 2018
Chelsea Handler posted about how long before President Donald Trump would be brought to justice over allegations and accusations against him.
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I wonder how long it's going to take Trump to announce he's going to pardon Bill Cosby.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) April 26, 2018
The Roots famed drummer Questlove posted a tweet as well following the verdict.
Welp.....I got nothin
— Dr. Love (@questlove) April 26, 2018
Cosby faces up to 30 years in prison.