Bill Cosby plans to restart career once legal battles end

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Nov 12 2016 | 3:42 PM IST
Actor-comedian Bill Cosby's lawyer has said the star intends to restart his career once the sexual assault charges on him subside.
The 79-year-old is being sued for defamation by several alleged victims in Massachusetts' federal court. As part of the law suit, the complainant are seeking Cosby's business records.
Cosby's attorney Angela Agrusa filed a motion objecting to the disclosure, saying it would jeopardize the actor's ability to negotiate future contracts, reported Variety.
"When Mr Cosby is cleared from all liability and charges, and the impact of Plaintiffs' defamatory conduct has subsided, he expects to resume his career, and there is no reason to believe otherwise," Agrusa argued.
"But disclosure of this type of financial and business information is irreversible. Even after his name is cleared, if released to the public, this information would improperly restrain his employment and tie his hands for renegotiation."
Cosby is also facing criminal charges stemming from a 2004 incident in Pennsylvania. More than 50 women have come forward with sexual assault accusations against the entertainer.

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First Published: Nov 12 2016 | 3:42 PM IST

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