+EH CBunny Exactly, also people always want to blame the victim from "What were you wearing?" to "What took you so long?" I think people forget that the victim is traumatized, people who go through trauma don't act "normal".
whoopie did not ever back him .. she said and I quote a man is innocent until proven guilty .... and she also said ... if he guilty let him be accountable ... thats why she said she was not going to convict him just yet ...
The height of rudeness during a convo. A few "right" interjections are ok, but at a certain point you really mean "Just STFU." I know 2 ppl that start that when they really just want to be the one talking. So annoying...
I have always been a big fan of Whoopi Goldberg. Her stance on Bill Cosby since this all came to light made me very angry. I know she said the other day that she does NOT care what people like me, ( or anyone else), think. Unfortunate. I care very much about all of those women he victimized! I do not feel good about Whoopi Goldberg anymore. (My guess on this video is that her bosses at the network made her do this sit down with the legal expert to deflect the criticism her previous segments caused.)
DO YOU KNOW WHAT HOLLYWOOD IS ABOUT.BILL COSBY DID NOT DRUG OR RAPE ME.THE REASON HE DIDN'T IS BECAUSE I WAS NEVER IN HIS PRESCENCE.I DON'T DRINK WITH MEN I DON'T KNOW.SOME I KNOW I DON'T DRINK WITH BECAUSE I DO KNOW THEM.
+William Patrick Just another reason why Hollywood celebrities shouldn't be interviewers: they're so accustomed to hearing themselves talk, they don't know when to shut up.
You guys make no sense if there is no statute of limits on a rape case than anybody who ever had sex in the last 50 years can be accused of rape if someone gets mad at them or just wants to stir up trouble
I don't think she's stupid mentally lazy. Imo. Gawd she didn't know about the statute of limitations my ass. I also think her moral compass is slightly askew. She's revealed that several times. "I don't think it was rape rape""
2:20 - particularly bad phrasing. If you take someone to court you must prove they are guilty. They are not required to prove their own innocence. But that should not be taken as defending Cosby.
I don't think Whoopi was being a hypocrite. I remember Whoopi's defense for Bill to Rosie O'Donnell. She said he was innocent until proven guilty. Now that it's been proven she will naturally say he is guilty.
And have seen the video her defending movie producer Roman Polanski to Sherri Shepard, she is disgusting she picks and choses because Trump doesn't get that right.
What he did is wrong and he must be punish if found guilty of the crime. But for those university that gave him honory degree and have taken them back but keep the money he donated give it back because he is now found guilty in a court of law
That's the truest statement I've read on this page so far! Whoopi knows damn well she believes that Bill Cosby (for whatever reason) is innocent, and now she's flip flopping. This makes me even angrier with Whoopi cause now she's changing her stance on the issue just to please everyone else. At least, Raven is staying neutral (she hasn't spoken negatively about Bill Cosby, one way or the other).
I disagree with this man. The women should've come forward sooner so that physical evidence can be used to strengthen their rape case. Too many men have been convicted of rape and DNA evidence exonerated them of the crime. That is costly to the taxpayers and the exonerated man cannot recoup his time in prison.
Dwayne Jeffers it is NOT easy to come forward after being raped. It is so easy for ppl to say that, but if you haven't been through it you'll never understand. And I pray it doesn't happen because it's something that is stuck with you forever.
Keyanna Hardeman like I said before if you are a victim. It is better to come forward because of physical evidence associated with the alleged crime not this decades later complaining crap about being raped.
Keyanna Hardeman let me break this down for you. If Cosby did rape all of those women. The very first victim wallowing in her pity allowed a man to continue raping and victimizing other women. Think about that while you feel the victim's pain.
Dwayne Jeffers there were ppl that cane forth when it first happened and they were hushed and blacklisted. They lost their careers. I'm not just feeling sorry for the victim's I feel their pain and I understand exactly what they're going through. I been there. So I'll say this as many times as I have to.... you have NO IDEA what it's like nor what you wouldn't or wouldn't do. It's easy to say though when it isn't you in the situation. Look at how ppl are treating them even now, it would've been worse back then
I don't understand. What is the definition of rape now a days? If you look at a girl for more then 3 sec is that considered rape now? Why would any man want to be with a women, or even marry them? Nothing but problems, problems, problems!
I was so glad they had him in the show and allowed him to explain and make sense of how things work regarding Cosby, but it confused me that Whoopie was ready to listen. It made me wonder...What was it that happened that made her more willing to see things a different way?
The reason this got to the point of Statute of Limitations.. is because you have 30 to 40 or more women who let decades go by.. each 10 years that went by added more names to the list. Dude could have been put in prison
I always be a fan of her acting work, but as a person, I don't think she'd be a friend in my head. I she has adamantly defended this guy, and suddenly has changed her tune? Give me a break. Yes people have the right to change the minds, but why so suddenly when just 2 days ago she was defending him and telling us she doesn't give a shit about public opinion. hypocrite
Andrew Vasquez I couldn't have said it better myself..Two days ago she was defending Cosby and telling us she didn't give a shit about public opinion. I wonder how she cooked her "black crow" for dinner/ha.
The accused has to prove his innocence??? Our current system the ACCUSER / State has to prove crimes… can we leave American jurisprudence alone please??
RAPE HAS TO BE PROVED LIKE MURDER, ROBBERY, KIDNAPPING, ETC - IF RAPE IS NOT PROVED AND ONLY CONVICTED ON PUBLIC OPINION THEN MY FRIENDS ITS NOT JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIM YOU OPEN THE DOOR TO CONVICT AN INNOCENT MAN. ITS LYNCHING! IF YOU ARE RAPED AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTED GO TO THE HOSPITAL AND REPORT IT PERIOD!!!! IF SOMEBODY STOLE YOUR POCKETBOOK, PHONE OR CAR IT WOULD BE REPORTED!
Wait...so Whoopy who claims to support innocent until proven guilty is on here now saying the accused has to prove that they're innocent???? Does she understand that it is the prosecutor who has a case to prove and not the accused? She doesn't believe the garbage she spews, she's either having this conversation because her higher-ups are making her, or she's trying to cover up for her own bad behavior. And let me be clear. I also believe in every person's right to a fair trial before guilt is determined. What I don't agree with is Whoopi's victim blaming and behavior on the show which was absolutely disgusting.
Growing up in England, Whoopi Goldberg was my favourite actress. I have tremendous respect for her, but she dealt with this really badly. I can understand, considering the horrific things that have been done to black people historically, and the prejudice that still goes on today, that you don't want to attack someone that was seen a pargon of virtue amongst the black community. But if you don't, it creates its own massive problems. It doesn't lead to equality. It leads to such notions as "black people can't be racist", or "black people can't be criticised". "White people are the wicked ones" etc etc. No - what we must surely realise, and need to be heading to, is that every human on the planet has the potential to do both wonderful and awful things. As a society, we must all try to be better, and not create saviours on either side of the coin, and see some level of nuance in every situation. This man was a monster, and he should be punished, just as all the white men who did similar crimes before him should be.
Are you kidding me? You have to prove that you didn't do it? What ever happened due process and presumption of innocence. So much for over 200 hundred years of legal history; this is why I hate this damn crazy show.
I'm sorry but I disagree because some of these woman lie and there should be a statue limitation and we need to encourage women to open up right then and there at least within 48hrs because there's always he she say people like people have went to jail for lies of rape this is serious and not taken lightly! And it's not fair to men! We have to educate girls teens women etc because there is some people who where raped!
Well, at least I am glad to see that Whoopi has backed off her earlier position that Cosby was "innocent" because under the law, a person is "innocent until proven guilty." People often start thinking more seriously about their statements when there is a threat to their wallet or career. This video makes me think of Sam Harris' concept of "conversational pressure." In other words, when someone makes a ludicrous statement (such as, "911 was due to the advance of gay rights in America" or "Hurricane Katrina was Poseidon's revenge for the world turning its back on him"), that person should feel immediate "conversational pressure" to justify these statements or else he is marginalized as irrational at least on a certain topic.
+NUCHELL25 , Hard to argue with the facts isn't it. Even Whoopi and her pea sized brain has come to grips with reality. And just like in the third grade, when confronted with reality, if you can't make your point with reason and logic get pissed off and pout.
Apparently, in July 2015, Goldberg was completely unfamiliar with basic aspects of the American legal system. Seriously, pull someone into court and have them prove they didn't commit a crime? How Soviet of Goldberg.
Well folks .... deal with the Supreme Courts UNANIMOUS decisions in favor of Bill Cosby recently ... Let’s see what ANY Judges &/or Lawyers have to say about that !
Looking back at this brings back all the memories of Whoopi having hissy fits and playing down the women and their accusations even after 40 of them had came forward. This should have been a much bigger deal. She should have been suspended or. It was disgusting to watch. Even sitting here attempting to eat humble pie, it still stuck in her throat having to say she was wrong but most noticeabley missing was an apology to the women
Rape is a hard crime to prove unless you come forward right after it happens because the evidence will still be there on the victim. That's why there's a statute of limitations with every crime except murder because the killed will remain dead, forever.
yes she's sale out she get pay to act like she's with us a high price slave they got het up there to make the mass think she's for us its fake too theh are all in together
Back in the 70's 80, 90, the hippy days, everybody was dropping pills and having sex openly including theses gold diggers women. Old, broke , money hungry here they come. Crying like it happening yesterday really. If somebody raped you why did they keep coming back for more. Explain that. Like Mike Tyson. Woman comes to your room 2 in the morning, it's call a booty call. Bring down the black man. Sad
Whoopi is dumming this down way too much but this guy is great insight... can someone tell me how they did legally get him or what the circumstances are that he is now in jail?
It goes to show you how very little we know about people even when we might consider them to be friends. You can hide a lot of who you are behind the mask of talent, charm, fame, money, etc,. After hearing the allegations from his victims, it seems quite clear that he did these things intentionally and thought so much of himself that never once did he ever consider his wife and children, not to mention his friends and those who worked with him. That says more about him than what he has to say in his own defense. Actions speak louder. For those who were victims of sexual assault and victims today, come forward and tell your story so that others won't be next in line. You might never work in Hollywood, but what a small price to pay for helping someone else out. Speak out!
Really? Women want special rights to come forward whenever the hell they feel like, while if I can be arrested for failing to report that same rape, should I witness it? Color me surprised.
Whoopi shouldn't reside at legal-like interviews - especially as she spews such ignorance of the law, like where she adamantly states: "Every woman who does come though should be able to take her accuser (duh? do you mean abuser?) to court and make him prove the he's innocent."' (2:12). WRONG! Folks are innocent in this country until proven guilty. It's not up to the accused to prove he's innocent.
So there is no rape kit done. All of them were afraid to come forward in a timely manner. The message you send is, if they say you did it, you did. So men have no defense from these type of allegations. All of those women came one after the other based off the first woman's testimony. All of their allegations are questionable and I believe to be falsified because they see the opportunity based on one accuser opening the door. Just because they said it doesn't make it true.
Most of these happened before rape kits existed or became standard procedure in rape accusations. Some of them actually did go to the police right away and were turned away.
Wait a minute, let say they removed stature of limitation on rape. What if you were 10 years old and was dating your classmate. You both were intimate. Then 20 years later, that same girl can charge his former boyfriend for rape because she could not have given consent then. Basically it can be used as life long blackmail. That is bogus.
I watch Bill Cosby show since I was little his amazing man his the only black that donated millions of dollars for education . I hope one day it will all be cleared and I pray for him and his family for strength and courage . His an 80 yrs. old man we can’t judge a person only God can judge us! And to all the woman who accuse him I hope you will open your mind and heart . Why only now you go out public after 30+ yrs. I’m just curious it’s either justice or money they seeking don’t get it twisted? Because you won’t go this far if you know you won’t get anything Especially if your suing is a millionaire who is old and blind for my opinion .
..clearly the closer to the time of allegation the easier it is to prove and because of this persons should step forward in a timely manner, its simple logic...limitations are an incentive for this...why decades, is it really easier 10 - 20 years later...
Reminds me of an old Simpsons episode where Homer was being so slow that Bart had to use puppets, diagrams and act out his point to get the message across. Funny how Whoopi, an intelligent person at the end of the day, drove herself into this silly corner. The silly corner in which she has to pretend she had never heard od statute of limitations. All in all, it looks like she was made to change her stance. Which is good.
I do wish that Dan Abrams had been given a chance to point out that any expansion/elimination of the criminal statute of limitations for rape in the states where these incidents allegedly took place would not affect the ability of prosecutors to pursue charges against Cosby. The US Supreme Court has held that the expansion/elimination of criminal statutes of limitation cannot revive criminal liability in cases in which the prior SOL has already expired, as such an expansion would violate the Ex Post Facto Clause of the US Constitution. However, such changes would help past victims of such crimes in which the SOL has not yet expired. States are free, however, under current Supreme Court jurisprudence, to revive civil claims in which the civil SOL has expired.
Not exactly. ABC made Goldberg do this on the air segment. ABC was prepared to fire Goldberg. This has been a cushy position for {overrated) Goldberg. It is an easy job and she gets a BIG paycheck. She did this to keep her job. I wish they had fire her. I never cared for her. She has made one good film "Ghost". and that's it! Rosie O'Donnell is far better choice to be on "The view" . Rosie is NOT stupid.
I don’t have a problem with women coming out whenever they feel ready (if they have evidence that the crime was committed) but I do feel like once you collect a check and sign a statement that you won’t seek criminal prosecution then you shouldn’t be allowed to come back years later and file criminal charges.
cynthianhoj Yes, she said it loud and clear to her audience and viewers she didn't give a "rats ass" to hear their thoughts/opinions that didn't agree and were not on the same page as hers in believing Cosby was innocent.!! Today with Dan Abrams/ABC's legal analyst as her guest. She not only proved and confirmed what I have said about her from the get go. The woman is ignorant and lack s all knowledge of the law and she throws her crap against the wall to see if it will stick. She spews or should say shoves down her audience and viewers throats/NOT ME ANY MANY OTHER'S. Her ridiculous defense to justify her ignorance as "SHE THOUGHT! " SHE THOUGHT!" An intelligent person would research "the laws" before they/she started her raving maniac, wild woman from Borneo defense of Cosby. Her defense of Cosby was "WHY HASN'T HE BEEN ARRESTED IF HE IS GUILTY?" HER IGNORANCE OF THE LAW IN NOT KNOWING ABOUT THE "STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS" IS PATHETIC/PURE IGNORANCE. Her defense when talking with Abrams was "SHE THOUGHT" THAT RAPE CASES WERE ALWAYS OPEN FOR LAW SUITS AND COURT." Dah! SHE THOUGHT? What in the hell kind of defense is "she thought."? How dare this woman and how dare ABC allowing this woman to prove her point that Bill Cosby is innocent with only "HER THOUGHTS"?? An intelligent, well read, educated talk show host would have done their homework, research on the laws that are protecting Cosby. Shouldn't they have a responsibility to their viewers/audience? This show has become so racist..Goldberg, Perez. Symone all RACE BAITERS with Nicole Wallace's nose up Whoopi's you know what. I think Wallace's husband is on unemployment :) I have been laughing all day knowing that old Whoopi is eating her big black crow for dinner tonight..WISE UP ABC..GET THIS SHOW OFF THE AIR..THE VIEWTITANIC has been sinking for several years and their "ain't" no life boats or life jackets to save The View.
***** Well, my dear..Goldberg is only getting back what she dishes out. She had to correct herself because she proved she was completely ignorant, illiterate when it came to knowing the laws. STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR ONE..SECOND, SHE THOUGHT RAPE CASES WERE OPEN ENDED..Which proved she was totally ignorant of the Statute of Limitations Law. Need I say more???
DDumbrille You know what she pissed me the hell off but here's the thing. I myself being a victim thought the same thing! I made 2 videos on my rape case and I had to forwarded elsewhere now. There's no promise I'll get ant help. But no way would I have sided with Bill in this crap. All I care about is she finally got it. Just makes this stuff so much worse. I'm glad they said what to do. Just a matter of finding out who to write to. We should gather all the addresses from state to state so victims and everyone else changes this fucked up system. I have many things I can not get justice for similar nature. My career was totally fucked up from similar stuff. Not even remotely funny dealing with opposition. Plus as she said it should be them proving they did not because if you lay out the actual facts very little go to jail. Tiny % of any wrong doing which happens in any kind of cases but when you have like 97% roaming free the justice system is fucked up. It's not working. MOST victims come out far later that is the MAJORITY so the laws go against the majority. I was underage with both my things. I should mention LE and da's office were not kind to me. They also refused to even investigate it.
This is why they are called paths because they leave a path of destruction. The actors are victims to his actions too. I get her point but I wouldn't take that stand as I'm sure they would understand. Tv shows get canned all the time. Ppl get raped no getting that back. Victims don't even get money most the time.
Most of those alleged sexual assaults took place when all of these women were adults and should have known that you don't take drugs not even from a bona fide celeb as people tend to show you their 'good' side but keep the sinister side hidden. TRUST NO ONE
She also claimed Mel Gibson wasn't racist...
Statute of limitations for rape is being used as a "get out of jail free" card.
Goggle "the back log and lost rape kits," and before posting.
+EH CBunny Exactly, also people always want to blame the victim from "What were you wearing?" to "What took you so long?" I think people forget that the victim is traumatized, people who go through trauma don't act "normal".
Yeah!… right right yeah! ……yeah right yeah! yeah right…! right yeah… right! Well said Whoopi!
whoopie did not ever back him .. she said and I quote a man is innocent until proven guilty .... and she also said ... if he guilty let him be accountable ... thats why she said she was not going to convict him just yet ...
There should not be any statued of limitations on sexual child abuse.
She said "Right" 32 times in the span of 6 minutes
The height of rudeness during a convo. A few "right" interjections are ok, but at a certain point you really mean "Just STFU." I know 2 ppl that start that when they really just want to be the one talking. So annoying...
It is worse that she says you know every two seconds.
Left...left...left...left...left..left
I have always been a big fan of Whoopi Goldberg. Her stance on Bill Cosby since this all came to light made me very angry. I know she said the other day that she does NOT care what people like me, ( or anyone else), think. Unfortunate. I care very much about all of those women he victimized! I do not feel good about Whoopi Goldberg anymore. (My guess on this video is that her bosses at the network made her do this sit down with the legal expert to deflect the criticism her previous segments caused.)
agreed on all counts!!!
I'm not sure what you're saying. Sounds to me like she is definitely not on his side.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT HOLLYWOOD IS ABOUT.BILL COSBY DID NOT DRUG OR RAPE ME.THE REASON HE DIDN'T IS BECAUSE I WAS NEVER IN HIS PRESCENCE.I DON'T DRINK WITH MEN I DON'T KNOW.SOME I KNOW I DON'T DRINK WITH BECAUSE I DO KNOW THEM.
@@11Garrett11 She changed her stance
@@deloresking8620be quiet.
It's time to do away with " Statute of limitations ".
"Right", "Okay", "Right", "Okay"... Whoopi let him talk
William Patrick Man I'm glad someone else noticed that too.
William Patrick whoopi is still defending him.
William Patrick I thought she was doing her Tracy Morris 'Astronaut Jones' impression...
I agree!!!! Super annoying
+William Patrick Just another reason why Hollywood celebrities shouldn't be interviewers: they're so accustomed to hearing themselves talk, they don't know when to shut up.
Finally she gets it!
She always got it, she just played like she didn’t. I would hope she’s not that ignorant.
This didn't age well.... Where's Whoopi's apology instead of gaslighting?
Rosie explained to Whoopi before she left the Statute of limitations was over. I don't understand why they do not remove Whoopi.
You guys make no sense if there is no statute of limits on a rape case than anybody who ever had sex in the last 50 years can be accused of rape if someone gets mad at them or just wants to stir up trouble
Why does the video STOP before the END of the interview?????????? Interesting......
She is playing dumb
snicklby burns It's the role she was born for.
I don't think she's stupid mentally lazy. Imo. Gawd she didn't know about the statute of limitations my ass. I also think her moral compass is slightly askew. She's revealed that several times. "I don't think it was rape rape""
She's ridiculous 😆😆😆
I cannot believe how stupid a show the view is. I watch it like I would a train wreck
Whoopi has been phoning it in for years. Gawd knows what she gets paid
2:20 - particularly bad phrasing. If you take someone to court you must prove they are guilty. They are not required to prove their own innocence. But that should not be taken as defending Cosby.
Innocent until proven guilty is how democracies deal with crime.
Guilty until proven innocent is how fascist dictatorships deal with crime.
Whoopi's a good actress. This is her best performance pretending she didn't know any of this already.
dohaperson1 exactly right ! It’s all a show , she is a moron who defended a monster
I don't believe them
I don't think Whoopi was being a hypocrite.
I remember Whoopi's defense for Bill to Rosie O'Donnell.
She said he was innocent until proven guilty.
Now that it's been proven she will naturally say he is guilty.
And have seen the video her defending movie producer Roman Polanski to Sherri Shepard, she is disgusting she picks and choses because Trump doesn't get that right.
What he did is wrong and he must be punish if found guilty of the crime. But for those university that gave him honory degree and have taken them back but keep the money he donated give it back because he is now found guilty in a court of law
Those people don't want him to go to jail, they really want the money?
I think it's sad when you have to publicly pretend to change your personal opinion just to keep your gig.
Exactly.
That's the truest statement I've read on this page so far! Whoopi knows damn well she believes that Bill Cosby (for whatever reason) is innocent, and now she's flip flopping. This makes me even angrier with Whoopi cause now she's changing her stance on the issue just to please everyone else. At least, Raven is staying neutral (she hasn't spoken negatively about Bill Cosby, one way or the other).
00milkdud7 Unfortunately, there was a petition to have her removed from the View if she didn't change her mind. :(
Adam Shultis How do you know there was a petition?? I find it ludicrous that ABC executives have let this ignorant woman remain on the show.
EvelineUK Long before Raven joined The View, she refrained from speaking on the issue as well.
right.....right............right right
I disagree with this man. The women should've come forward sooner so that physical evidence can be used to strengthen their rape case. Too many men have been convicted of rape and DNA evidence exonerated them of the crime. That is costly to the taxpayers and the exonerated man cannot recoup his time in prison.
Dwayne Jeffers it is NOT easy to come forward after being raped. It is so easy for ppl to say that, but if you haven't been through it you'll never understand. And I pray it doesn't happen because it's something that is stuck with you forever.
Keyanna Hardeman like I said before if you are a victim. It is better to come forward because of physical evidence associated with the alleged crime not this decades later complaining crap about being raped.
Dwayne Jeffers and again....that easy for you to say. I don't even expect you to understand
Keyanna Hardeman let me break this down for you. If Cosby did rape all of those women. The very first victim wallowing in her pity allowed a man to continue raping and victimizing other women. Think about that while you feel the victim's pain.
Dwayne Jeffers there were ppl that cane forth when it first happened and they were hushed and blacklisted. They lost their careers. I'm not just feeling sorry for the victim's I feel their pain and I understand exactly what they're going through. I been there. So I'll say this as many times as I have to.... you have NO IDEA what it's like nor what you wouldn't or wouldn't do. It's easy to say though when it isn't you in the situation. Look at how ppl are treating them even now, it would've been worse back then
I don't believe that this is Whoopi's true VIEW in light of her previous support for Bill.
so many innocent people have been put in jail over the years
Love Whoopi s look at the end😄😄
I don't understand. What is the definition of rape now a days? If you look at a girl for more then 3 sec is that considered rape now? Why would any man want to be with a women, or even marry them? Nothing but problems, problems, problems!
I was so glad they had him in the show and allowed him to explain and make sense of how things work regarding Cosby, but it confused me that Whoopie was ready to listen.
It made me wonder...What was it that happened that made her more willing to see things a different way?
Sevipants19 I don't know I'm just glad she's finally admitting that he looks guilty!
agreed! I have a feeling that she got her kicked somehow in order for her to even start to pretend to listen or believe that hes guilty!
Her paycheck was threatened. That made the difference.
YOU NEED TO KNOW THE FACTS,
The reason this got to the point of Statute of Limitations.. is because you have 30 to 40 or more women who let decades go by.. each 10 years that went by added more names to the list. Dude could have been put in prison
I always be a fan of her acting work, but as a person, I don't think she'd be a friend in my head. I she has adamantly defended this guy, and suddenly has changed her tune? Give me a break. Yes people have the right to change the minds, but why so suddenly when just 2 days ago she was defending him and telling us she doesn't give a shit about public opinion. hypocrite
Andrew Vasquez I couldn't have said it better myself..Two days ago she was defending Cosby and telling us she didn't give a shit about public opinion. I wonder how she cooked her "black crow" for dinner/ha.
Sometimes people evolve on issues as they learn more and understand more. It is allowed, if fact it is encouraged!
Whoopi “evolved” in a few days after backlash 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😇🤣😇
The accused has to prove his innocence??? Our current system the ACCUSER / State has to prove crimes… can we leave American jurisprudence alone please??
States need to get this game together
THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION IS WHAT HAPPENED TO EMMET TILL!!!!!!!!!!!!
RAPE HAS TO BE PROVED LIKE MURDER, ROBBERY, KIDNAPPING, ETC - IF RAPE IS NOT PROVED AND ONLY CONVICTED ON PUBLIC OPINION THEN MY FRIENDS ITS NOT JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIM YOU OPEN THE DOOR TO CONVICT AN INNOCENT MAN. ITS LYNCHING!
IF YOU ARE RAPED AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTED GO TO THE HOSPITAL AND REPORT IT PERIOD!!!! IF SOMEBODY STOLE YOUR POCKETBOOK, PHONE OR CAR IT WOULD BE REPORTED!
She's wondering who Cosby never tried to do that to her
Gee, Dan Abrams was wrong. The statute of limitations was not up in PA.
Why is this woman's opinion on anything relevant or important to anyone?
123 Zayrina she's a big star and rich,and intelligent, which you are Not
The same reason people listen to CNN Commentators for their opinions.
It's NOT !!! :)
UNLESS your purple ,,, LOL
For the same reason you think your opinion is important and relevant. So know you can answer your own question
Wait...so Whoopy who claims to support innocent until proven guilty is on here now saying the accused has to prove that they're innocent???? Does she understand that it is the prosecutor who has a case to prove and not the accused? She doesn't believe the garbage she spews, she's either having this conversation because her higher-ups are making her, or she's trying to cover up for her own bad behavior. And let me be clear. I also believe in every person's right to a fair trial before guilt is determined. What I don't agree with is Whoopi's victim blaming and behavior on the show which was absolutely disgusting.
Whoopi "its not rape, rape."
Growing up in England, Whoopi Goldberg was my favourite actress. I have tremendous respect for her, but she dealt with this really badly. I can understand, considering the horrific things that have been done to black people historically, and the prejudice that still goes on today, that you don't want to attack someone that was seen a pargon of virtue amongst the black community. But if you don't, it creates its own massive problems. It doesn't lead to equality. It leads to such notions as "black people can't be racist", or "black people can't be criticised". "White people are the wicked ones" etc etc. No - what we must surely realise, and need to be heading to, is that every human on the planet has the potential to do both wonderful and awful things. As a society, we must all try to be better, and not create saviours on either side of the coin, and see some level of nuance in every situation. This man was a monster, and he should be punished, just as all the white men who did similar crimes before him should be.
Are you kidding me? You have to prove that you didn't do it? What ever happened due process and presumption of innocence. So much for over 200 hundred years of legal history; this is why I hate this damn crazy show.
Accusation without proof or facts is illogical.
i speculate bill cosby is innocent and that the powers that be do not like that bill cosby wants to stop the hood from existing
Mugabe Bakulu he admitted to drugging women for sex in a court deposition
There is plenty of proof, silly head 😊
Bunch of liars.
I'm sorry but I disagree because some of these woman lie and there should be a statue limitation and we need to encourage women to open up right then and there at least within 48hrs because there's always he she say people like people have went to jail for lies of rape this is serious and not taken lightly! And it's not fair to men! We have to educate girls teens women etc because there is some people who where raped!
justice is about to make him prove is guilty not proving is innocent
You know dang well you didn’t ask him to come by. ABC made you
Look .... This was a criminal case .... not a civil court .....
Well, at least I am glad to see that Whoopi has backed off her earlier position that Cosby was "innocent" because under the law, a person is "innocent until proven guilty." People often start thinking more seriously about their statements when there is a threat to their wallet or career.
This video makes me think of Sam Harris' concept of "conversational pressure." In other words, when someone makes a ludicrous statement (such as, "911 was due to the advance of gay rights in America" or "Hurricane Katrina was Poseidon's revenge for the world turning its back on him"), that person should feel immediate "conversational pressure" to justify these statements or else he is marginalized as irrational at least on a certain topic.
Woopi has always been blissful in her ignorance
+NUCHELL25 , Hard to argue with the facts isn't it. Even Whoopi and her pea sized brain has come to grips with reality. And just like in the third grade, when confronted with reality, if you can't make your point with reason and logic get pissed off and pout.
Apparently, in July 2015, Goldberg was completely unfamiliar with basic aspects of the American legal system. Seriously, pull someone into court and have them prove they didn't commit a crime? How Soviet of Goldberg.
Apparently you don’t understand tv. She is asking questions that they expect the audience to want to know.
I only wonder what Judd Apatow and Whoopi will say to each other when he appears on the show Thursday.
David Richardson oh boy didn't know that...she'll all of a sudden not be on that day lol
MsLuvmusic81 Since it took Dan Abraham's for her to get it, he probably won't go as hard as he did on Twitter.
David Richardson It'll be interesting
David Richardson Judd Apatow IS AN A -HOLE WHO GIVES A F--K WHAT HE THINKS OR SAY.
Well folks .... deal with the Supreme Courts UNANIMOUS decisions in favor of Bill Cosby recently ... Let’s see what ANY Judges &/or Lawyers have to say about that !
Looking back at this brings back all the memories of Whoopi having hissy fits and playing down the women and their accusations even after 40 of them had came forward. This should have been a much bigger deal. She should have been suspended or. It was disgusting to watch. Even sitting here attempting to eat humble pie, it still stuck in her throat having to say she was wrong but most noticeabley missing was an apology to the women
Rape is a hard crime to prove unless you come forward right after it happens because the evidence will still be there on the victim. That's why there's a statute of limitations with every crime except murder because the killed will remain dead, forever.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Whoopi trying to save her job.
Shes not putting up much of a fight here
Have lost all respect for Goldberg. She's just trying now to save her ass, job & reputation. You backed the wrong person this time Whoopi,
yes she's sale out she get pay to act like she's with us a high price slave they got het up there to make the mass think she's for us its fake too theh are all in together
Back in the 70's 80, 90, the hippy days, everybody was dropping pills and having sex openly including theses gold diggers women. Old, broke , money hungry here they come. Crying like it happening yesterday really. If somebody raped you why did they keep coming back for more. Explain that. Like Mike Tyson. Woman comes to your room 2 in the morning, it's call a booty call. Bring down the black man. Sad
mrrkdino she is out of pocket
mrrkdino sell out
Whoopi is dumming this down way too much but this guy is great insight... can someone tell me how they did legally get him or what the circumstances are that he is now in jail?
Should be true for B Clinton too
IF YOU SAW THE TESTIMONY YOU WOULD UNDERSTAND WHY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IS IN PLACE
In other countries, Australia, UK and many others, no statute for rape cases.
Very nice!
no Elvis and Rick James
The intelligence of whoopie is as breathtaking as her beauty.
Ouch....lol
Bok Choy good one
LOL
It goes to show you how very little we know about people even when we might consider them to be friends. You can hide a lot of who you are behind the mask of talent, charm, fame, money, etc,. After hearing the allegations from his victims, it seems quite clear that he did these things intentionally and thought so much of himself that never once did he ever consider his wife and children, not to mention his friends and those who worked with him. That says more about him than what he has to say in his own defense. Actions speak louder. For those who were victims of sexual assault and victims today, come forward and tell your story so that others won't be next in line. You might never work in Hollywood, but what a small price to pay for helping someone else out. Speak out!
Now if Cosby actually did 62 women...is unbelievable. Drugging women is something else.
2021…Bill Cosby a free man.
Really? Women want special rights to come forward whenever the hell they feel like, while if I can be arrested for failing to report that same rape, should I witness it?
Color me surprised.
Whoopi shouldn't reside at legal-like interviews - especially as she spews such ignorance of the law, like where she adamantly states: "Every woman who does come though should be able to take her accuser (duh? do you mean abuser?) to court and make him prove the he's innocent."' (2:12). WRONG! Folks are innocent in this country until proven guilty. It's not up to the accused to prove he's innocent.
Whoopi you are so wise and smart. I'm so impressed. A true Fan.
Dan is a liar.
So there is no rape kit done. All of them were afraid to come forward in a timely manner. The message you send is, if they say you did it, you did. So men have no defense from these type of allegations. All of those women came one after the other based off the first woman's testimony. All of their allegations are questionable and I believe to be falsified because they see the opportunity based on one accuser opening the door. Just because they said it doesn't make it true.
Most of these happened before rape kits existed or became standard procedure in rape accusations. Some of them actually did go to the police right away and were turned away.
If we were to pull TV shows , then there probably would not be even classic black & white movies with al white cast
Wait a minute, let say they removed stature of limitation on rape. What if you were 10 years old and was dating your classmate. You both were intimate. Then 20 years later, that same girl can charge his former boyfriend for rape because she could not have given consent then. Basically it can be used as life long blackmail. That is bogus.
You are not very smart are you?
or you could teach boys the meaning of consent
Forget what everyone has to say .... Whoopi ...keep your job and pay your bills...correct your wording if you have too...it's hard out here for actors
WHOOPIE, ' i have invited dan abrams on to help save my stupid ass with the public.
You have to have provable evidence
Women will no longer be silent. Women will tell on you when they are ready.
whatever in darkness always comes out in the light
I watch Bill Cosby show since I was little his amazing man his the only black that donated millions of dollars for education . I hope one day it will all be cleared and I pray for him and his family for strength and courage . His an 80 yrs. old man we can’t judge a person only God can judge us! And to all the woman who accuse him I hope you will open your mind and heart . Why only now you go out public after 30+ yrs. I’m just curious it’s either justice or money they seeking don’t get it twisted? Because you won’t go this far if you know you won’t get anything Especially if your suing is a millionaire who is old and blind for my opinion .
..clearly the closer to the time of allegation the easier it is to prove and because of this persons should step forward in a timely manner, its simple logic...limitations are an incentive for this...why decades, is it really easier 10 - 20 years later...
Seeing as how it can take victims decades to come forward, I agree that the statue of limitations on rape should be removed.
Reminds me of an old Simpsons episode where Homer was being so slow that Bart had to use puppets, diagrams and act out his point to get the message across. Funny how Whoopi, an intelligent person at the end of the day, drove herself into this silly corner. The silly corner in which she has to pretend she had never heard od statute of limitations. All in all, it looks like she was made to change her stance. Which is good.
I do wish that Dan Abrams had been given a chance to point out that any expansion/elimination of the criminal statute of limitations for rape in the states where these incidents allegedly took place would not affect the ability of prosecutors to pursue charges against Cosby. The US Supreme Court has held that the expansion/elimination of criminal statutes of limitation cannot revive criminal liability in cases in which the prior SOL has already expired, as such an expansion would violate the Ex Post Facto Clause of the US Constitution. However, such changes would help past victims of such crimes in which the SOL has not yet expired. States are free, however, under current Supreme Court jurisprudence, to revive civil claims in which the civil SOL has expired.
what do you want to do with Bill Cosby...
Not exactly. ABC made Goldberg do this on the air segment. ABC was prepared to fire Goldberg. This has been a cushy position for {overrated) Goldberg. It is an easy job and she gets a BIG paycheck. She did this to keep her job. I wish they had fire her. I never cared for her. She has made one good film "Ghost". and that's it! Rosie O'Donnell is far better choice to be on "The view" . Rosie is NOT stupid.
Hm I wonder what else Mr Abrams was going to say at 4:33?
He did it.
I don’t have a problem with women coming out whenever they feel ready (if they have evidence that the crime was committed) but I do feel like once you collect a check and sign a statement that you won’t seek criminal prosecution then you shouldn’t be allowed to come back years later and file criminal charges.
Just put him on a lie detector, and the Hollywood fraternity as well. Not just the black people.
What a hypocrite, desperately trying to save her image with the public.
She made it clear before that she did "not want to hear it" from us. Her network undoubtedly reminded her that THEY do care what the audience thinks.
cynthianhoj Yes, she said it loud and clear to her audience and viewers she didn't give a "rats ass" to hear their thoughts/opinions that didn't agree and were not on the same page as hers in believing Cosby was innocent.!! Today with Dan Abrams/ABC's legal analyst as her guest. She not only proved and confirmed what I have said about her from the get go. The woman is ignorant and lack s all knowledge of the law and she throws her crap against the wall to see if it will stick. She spews or should say shoves down her audience and viewers throats/NOT ME ANY MANY OTHER'S. Her ridiculous defense to justify her ignorance as "SHE THOUGHT! " SHE THOUGHT!" An intelligent person would research "the laws" before they/she started her raving maniac, wild woman from Borneo defense of Cosby. Her defense of Cosby was "WHY HASN'T HE BEEN ARRESTED IF HE IS GUILTY?" HER IGNORANCE OF THE LAW IN NOT KNOWING ABOUT THE "STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS" IS PATHETIC/PURE IGNORANCE. Her defense when talking with Abrams was "SHE THOUGHT" THAT RAPE CASES WERE ALWAYS OPEN FOR LAW SUITS AND COURT." Dah! SHE THOUGHT? What in the hell kind of defense is "she thought."? How dare this woman and how dare ABC allowing this woman to prove her point that Bill Cosby is innocent with only "HER THOUGHTS"?? An intelligent, well read, educated talk show host would have done their homework, research on the laws that are protecting Cosby. Shouldn't they have a responsibility to their viewers/audience? This show has become so racist..Goldberg, Perez. Symone all RACE BAITERS with Nicole Wallace's nose up Whoopi's you know what. I think Wallace's husband is on unemployment :) I have been laughing all day knowing that old Whoopi is eating her big black crow for dinner tonight..WISE UP ABC..GET THIS SHOW OFF THE AIR..THE VIEWTITANIC has been sinking for several years and their "ain't" no life boats or life jackets to save The View.
***** Well, my dear..Goldberg is only getting back what she dishes out. She had to correct herself because she proved she was completely ignorant, illiterate when it came to knowing the laws. STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR ONE..SECOND, SHE THOUGHT RAPE CASES WERE OPEN ENDED..Which proved she was totally ignorant of the Statute of Limitations Law. Need I say more???
DDumbrille You know what she pissed me the hell off but here's the thing. I myself being a victim thought the same thing! I made 2 videos on my rape case and I had to forwarded elsewhere now. There's no promise I'll get ant help. But no way would I have sided with Bill in this crap. All I care about is she finally got it. Just makes this stuff so much worse. I'm glad they said what to do. Just a matter of finding out who to write to. We should gather all the addresses from state to state so victims and everyone else changes this fucked up system. I have many things I can not get justice for similar nature. My career was totally fucked up from similar stuff. Not even remotely funny dealing with opposition. Plus as she said it should be them proving they did not because if you lay out the actual facts very little go to jail. Tiny % of any wrong doing which happens in any kind of cases but when you have like 97% roaming free the justice system is fucked up. It's not working. MOST victims come out far later that is the MAJORITY so the laws go against the majority. I was underage with both my things. I should mention LE and da's office were not kind to me. They also refused to even investigate it.
This is why they are called paths because they leave a path of destruction. The actors are victims to his actions too. I get her point but I wouldn't take that stand as I'm sure they would understand. Tv shows get canned all the time. Ppl get raped no getting that back. Victims don't even get money most the time.
I still love her
But in a rape case women can lie if the stature of limitations is lifted
Most of those alleged sexual assaults took place when all of these women were adults and should have known that you don't take drugs not even from a bona fide celeb as people tend to show you their 'good' side but keep the sinister side hidden. TRUST NO ONE
WORD TO YOUR MOTHER - SHE IS TELLING THE TRUTH - DO YOU ALL KNOW COMEDY??? ~ NEVER FEAR!!! BILL COSBY #1 COMEDIAN
pull whoopi off the show please.
Anytime they take down a statue or anything honoring bill cosby I think it should be replaced with the great BERNIE MAC. R.I.P BERNIE