women have accused the Bill Cosby of rape

- Allegations of rape and sexual abuse made against him by several women in recent weeks are tarnishing the public image of the urbane actor, famous for his long TV career, especially his role in the self-titled "Cosby Show" in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Cosby has been at the center of a storm since comedian Hannibal Buress branded him a "rapist" during a stand-up show in Philadelphia last month.
- A total of 13 women who made similar accusations against Cosby have also offered to testify against him, according to US reports.