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The Agony of Cosby’s Biographer: Why Mark Whitaker Ignored Rape Allegations

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In a predominantly celebratory book, Bill Cosby’s biographer deliberately glided over sex-abuse allegations, saying he was unable to substantiate them.

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Every so often, as he tries to explain, defend and justify his decision to omit the rape allegations from his biography of Bill Cosby, Mark Whitaker sighs.

“Well, look, obviously the story has changed, and I’m going to have to address that in future editions of the book, if not sooner,”...

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