SEXUAL ASSAULT

Bill Cosby Sued Again, Singer Alleges He Drugged And Assaulted Her

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Bill Cosby’s ongoing legal battle continues, recently being hit with another lawsuit. Singer Morganne Picard is suing the 86-year-old for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting her. She claims the crimes happened on multiple occasions between 1987 and 1990. According to Picard, Cosby gave her drinks that would make her black out various times. The suit says she didn’t question this due to the positive way he had been portrayed in the media. While at the time she believed the effects were a result of alcohol, she now alleges that he had drugged them. The lawsuit also alleges that Cosby would sexually assault her after giving her the drinks, making her unable to consent. He “undressed and raped her, without her consent and when she did not have the capacity to consent,” the suit says.

According to Picard, she met Cosby on the set of The Cosby Show, when he allegedly showed interest in boosting her career through an appearance on the show. She then claims to have developed a bond with Cosby and his wife, Camille Cosby. The lawsuit says that Picard had seen Cosby as a father figure. “Based on the relationship that Cosby fostered with Ms. Picard and his wholesome image as ‘America’s Dad,’ Ms. Picard assumed that the extreme effects of the beverages were attributable to the effects of alcohol, rather than to drugs placed in the beverages from Cosby,” the lawsuit states.

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Bill Cosby Facing Another Sexual Assault Lawsuit

In addition to Cosby, Picard is also suing NBCUniversal Media, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Astoria Studios Limited Partnership II, and The Carsey-Werner Company. She claims they “condoned and encouraged” the actor’s predatory behavior and assault of women by failing to prevent the abuse. “They knew and/or should have known Cosby was sexually abusing, preying on, grooming, assaulting, and/or battering women using the power, authority, resources, and facilities they provided to Cosby, but did nothing to stop it,’ the lawsuit states.

She is suing the companies for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision. Picard is now also seeking compensatory and punitive damages from the disgraced former comedian.

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Kevin Spacey Found Not Guilt Of Sexual Assault Charges In U.K.

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Kevin Spacey broke down into tears at a U.K. courtroom after a jury found him not guilty of nine charges relating to sexual assault and indecent assault, as well as causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity. The jury, consisting of nine men and three women, spent two days deciding the case after hearing the details over a four-and-a-half-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. After the jury read the verdict, Spacey addressed a crowd of media members outside.

“I imagine that many of you can understand that there’s a lot for me to process after what has just happened today. But I would like to say that I am enormously grateful to the jury for having taken the time to examine all of the evidence and all of the facts carefully before they reached the decision,” Spacey told the media.

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Kevin Spacey Addresses The Media

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JULY 26, 2023: US actor Kevin Spacey addresses the media gathered outside Southwark Crown Court after being found not guilty of sexual offences against four men in the UK between 2001 and 2013 following a four-week trial in London, United Kingdom on July 26, 2023 (Photo credit should read Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

He continued: “And I am humbled by the outcome today. I also want to thank the staff inside this courthouse, the security and all those who took care of us every single day, my legal team … for being here every day and that’s all I have to say for the moment. Thank you very much.”

Throughout the trial, four different men who made the complaints against the actor spoke. The most serious complaint stemmed from a man who claimed to have regained consciousness in Spacey’s London apartment with the actor performing oral sex on him. Spacey argued the encounter was consensual. Had the jury found him guilty, the charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

Kevin Spacey Thanks The Jury

The legal victory for Spacey comes after he won a $40 million civil lawsuit brought by actor Anthony Rapp, last October. Rapp previously accused Spacey of committing sexual battery against him in 1986.

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YK Osiris Says Fans “Be Putting Me In My Place” After Sukihana Incident

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YK Osiris joked about fans’ responses to his recent incident with Sukihana on his Instagram Story, earlier this week, remarking that he’s been put in his place. Osiris faced ample backlash online after forcing himself on Sukihana at an event thrown by The Crew League in Atlanta, earlier this month.

“I swear y’all be putting me in my place,” Osiris wrote with laughing and heart emojis. The post comes after Osiris apologized to Sukihana for his behavior at the event, admitting that he was “embarrassed.”

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YK Osiris In Concert

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 25: Rapper YK Osiris performs onstage during the XXL Freshman Concert at The Novo Theater at L.A. Live on July 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

“I want to publicly offer my sincerest apology to Sukihana. In an attempt to be playful, I misread the moment and violated Sukihana’s boundaries,” he wrote. “I understand the importance of consent and I am embarrassed by my behavior, I take full responsibility and have made multiple attempts to apologize. I have the utmost admiration for Sukihana and it was never my intention to disrespect her.”

Sukihana later accepted Osiris’ apology, while making it clear that she doesn’t intend to “excuse” it either. She revealed in an Instagram post that Osiris apologized both “publicly and privately and I have chosen to accept his apology. God always forgives me and I can always forgive others.”

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She added: “He is young. It is my prayer that this experience will cause him and others to be more mindful and respect the personal boundaries of others. I am human, a woman, a mother and daughter before I am an entertainer. No matter what my lyrics express, I still have boundaries and a right to have them.” Numerous celebrities, including Meek Mill, Amber Rose, and more have spoken out regarding the incident.

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Slowthai Pleads Not Guilty To Two Rape Charges

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Slowthai has pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape that date back to 2021. The rapper, whose real name is Tyron Kaymore Frampton made his plea in an Oxford court today. Slowthai appeared with another man called Alex Blake-Walker who is facing similar charges. Both were released on bail with Slowthai’s trial date set for July 1st of next year. In the meantime, Slowthai is likely to continue laying low as he had been for the past few weeks, according to Pitchfork.

It was almost a month ago exactly that Slowthai first appeared in court as a result of the charges. Since the charges were publicized Slowthai was dropped by a number of music festivals. Most notably the UK’s biggest festival Glastonbury dropped him from their line-up. Almost all of the festival dates and tour shows he was scheduled to play have either been delayed or canceled entirely. Slowthai also took to his social media channels to deny all of the allegations and ask that fans wait for all of the facts to come out.

Slowthai’s Major Court Battle

MILAN, ITALY – JUNE 30: Slowthai performs at Circolo Magnolia on June 30, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)

Slowthai released his third album UGLY in March of this year. The album was preceded by two singles “Selfish” and “Feel Good.” It was the rapper’s first new project since his sophomore album in 2020 Tyron. Later that year he teamed up with fellow UK acts Gorillaz and Slaves on the collaborative track “Momentary Bliss” from Gorillaz’ Song Machine, Season One album. The next year he joined the punk rock band Idles for a remix of their fan-favorite track “Model Village.”

Slowthai is also a frequent collaborator of many American rap artists. Last year he scored a feature on Kenny Beats’ debut solo album Louie. He also appeared on the Denzel Curry single “Zatoichi.” The song went on to land on Curry’s Melt My Eyez See Your Future album where it became a fan favorite. It was the second time he collaborated with Curry after the pair initially worked together on their 2019 single “Ps*cho.” Slowthai has also made music with acts like Disclosure, Amine, Brockhampton, A$AP Rocky, and more.

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Meek Mill To Sukihana About YK Osiris: “Don’t Do This To Him”

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Sukihana has expressed her distress and the need for a break following the release of a video showing YK Osiris forcibly kissing her at The Crew League event in Atlanta. Osiris has faced widespread backlash and accusations of sexual assault as a result. Sukihana responded to the event on Twitter before eventually deleting her account. In one tweet, she shared her feelings of hurt and fear in standing up for herself. She also mentioned using alcohol as a coping mechanism to hide her sensitivity. However, the rapper mentioned that she had stopped drinking the day before and had spent the entire day crying.

Following public outcry and online discussions, YK Osiris issued a public apology to Sukihana for his actions. He took to Instagram to express his remorse, acknowledging that he misread the moment and violated Sukihana’s boundaries while attempting to be playful. Osiris emphasized his understanding of the importance of consent and expressed embarrassment over his behavior. The apology followed support for Sukihana from many individuals online, including Amber Rose. She condemned the incident as a form of sexual assault and highlighted the need to protect black women in the entertainment industry. It is unclear whether YK Osiris was able to apologize to Sukihana personally, but the impact of his behavior on her is evident.

Meek Mill’s Tone-Deaf Response To Sukihana

Following YK Osiris’ apology to Sukihana, some are coming out in defense of him. Meek Mill, for example, tweeted a particularly tone-deaf statement on the matter. In the tweet, he called Osiris “a good kid” and asked Sukihana not to “do this to him.” The statement quoted a screenshot of Sukihana’s now-deleted tweet where she said that she was hurt and scared. “We don’t need our young bulls tore down for mistakes in this hyper sexual era…” Meek Mill tweeted. “I support suki… hold that sh*t down on some street sh*t.”

As one might expect, the replies to Meek Mill’s statement were less than favorable. Many pointed out that he was putting the blame and responsibility on Sukihana for YK Osiris’ disturbing behavior. “Don’t do this to him? Sir he did this to himself,” one user tweeted. “Now imagine if he had the audacity to do this on camera what is he capable off?” Others were more straightforward. “Shut the f*ck up weirdo,” one said. “What the f*ck is wrong with you, you degenerate hog?” asked another. One thing is for certain: blaming the victim is never a good look. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on this and other stories.

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Sukihana Receives Apology From YK Osiris For “Misreading” Situation

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Sukihana has expressed her emotional distress and the need to take a break. This comes after a video surfaced of YK Osiris forcibly kissing her at The Crew League event in Atlanta. Osiris has faced widespread condemnation for his actions online, with many accusing him of sexual assault. Now, Sukihana has deleted her Twitter account. However, The Shade Room captured some tweets she made regarding the incident before she removed them and deleted her account.

In one tweet, Sukihana stated that she felt hurt and scared to stand up for herself. She followed up with another tweet mentioning that she drinks to conceal her sensitivity. “I drink to hide that I’m very sensitive. I feel things more then the average person,” the rapper wrote. The rapper then wrote that she had stopped drinking the day prior and had been crying the entire day. Furthermore, she shared her plea to God for strength, to be of assistance to others, and to find guidance in His word. Finally, Sukihana expressed her desire to take a break and distance herself for a while. It is likely that this is the reason her account was deleted entirely. The incident that caused the outcry can be seen in the video below, but some viewers may find it disturbing. Discretion is advised.

YK Osiris Responds To The Outrage Over Behavior With Sukihana

After an online outcry that was impossible to ignore, YK Osiris has made a public apology to Sukihana for his behavior. Earlier tonight (June 14), he took to Instagram to post his feelings on the matter and try to mend things. “I want to publicly offer my sincerest apology to Sukihana. In an attempt to be playful, I misread the moment and violated Sukihana’s boundaries,” Osiris said. “I understand the importance of consent and I am embarrassed by my behavior.” He went on to say that he has the “utmost respect” for Sukihana and that it was never his intention to disrespect her.

YK Osiris’ apology comes after many stood up for Sukihana online. Amber Rose made a particularly moving post about the matter. “Are we really going to sit back and let this happen to Sukihana??? She was sexually assaulted and no one did anything!!! This is the entertainment business and she is an entertainer!!!” Rose wrote. “Using her lyrics and her persona as an excuse to physically touch her and force her without consent is absolutely disgusting. What happened to ‘protect black women’???” It is unknown if YK Osiris was able to apologize to Sukihana personally. However, his behavior clearly had a profound effect on her. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on the story.

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YK Osiris Throws Himself On Sukihana, Faces Sexual Assault Condemnations

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YK Osiris is often subject to ridicule, defense, and conversation for his antics, but this is an entirely new low. Recently, a clip went viral of the rapper forcibly kissing fellow MC Sukihana, which brought about condemnations of sexual assault. Moreover, it’s worth noting that as of writing this article, it appears as though neither artist has addressed or responded to this video. Furthermore, the incident occurred as she commentated on a Crew League basketball tournament game in Atlanta alongside Lil Duval, Funny Marco, and Buster Sher. Viewer discretion is advised for description and the video itself, as many have pointed out how uncomfortable it is.

First, YK Osiris approaches Sukihana and starts to massage her shoulders as she reacts incredulously. Then, he pulls her head back and tries to kiss her as you can hear her yelling at him to stop. Duval and the other commentators begin to laugh with surprise, with him seemingly daring Osiris to “tongue kiss her.” When he’s done trying as Sukihana continues to yell and turn herself away, Osiris walks away laughing hysterically to a friend, dapping him up.

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YK Osiris Forcibly Kisses Sukihana

While there’s obviously a lot of context here that viewers don’t know, this is a pretty clear cut video of things going too far. Even if things weren’t perceived as being that serious by Sukihana herself, YK Osiris got due criticism online for his behavior. “I hope ykosiris get the absolute worst a** whooping of his life and charges pressed against him,” a user tweeted. “Such a disgusting MF truly.” Another took more aim at Duval and company for their lack of action. “One is openly sexually assaulting her. The two sitting beside are looking stuck instead of checking YK Osiris creepy rapist a**. And the n***as in the background just watching. I hate y’all for this.”

Previously in 2021, the rapper dodged an aggravated assault case. In it, he stood accused of assaulting, strangling, choking, and biting his girlfriend in September of 2019. Time will tell how both parties react to this video- and whether he will be held accountable for it. For the latest news and updates on YK Osiris and Sukihana, stick around on HNHH.

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Trey Songz Sued For Sexual Assault, Incident Caught On Video

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Trey Songz is in trouble yet again for his inappropriate behavior. He continues to face serious allegations of sexual abuse. Despite these accusations, he has managed to sustain his career. However, his accusers persist in their pursuit of justice. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone reported that a woman, known as Jane Doe, had refiled a $25 million lawsuit against Trey. She accused him of raping her in 2016. In addition to Trey Songz, Jane Doe also names Kevin Liles, 300 Ent., and, Atlantic Records, in the lawsuit. This lawsuit mirrors the one that the woman had previously filed. However, the previous suit was dismissed by the judge after Trey’s team argued that her claims fell outside the statute of limitations.

According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe alleges that Songz led her to a bedroom at a party in Los Angeles. There, she believed they would engage in consensual activity. She stated that she and Songz had a history of consensual sexual encounters. However, she claims that he forcefully held her down and subjected her to sodomy against her will. She further alleges that he ignored her screams of pain and pleas for him to stop. While this is horrific enough, it is not the only lawsuit being leveraged against Trey Songz. A new one has just been filed for a completely separate incident.

Trey Songz Exposed Woman’s Breast At Party

Trey Songz is facing another lawsuit for sexual assault. The lawsuit comes after an incident at a pool party outside a casino in Connecticut. The woman involved in the case is referred to as Jane Doe. She has filed legal documents against Trey, his production company, Kevin Liles, and Atlantic Records, citing the incident from 2013. The woman claims that Trey pulled her breast out of her bikini top without her consent. Not only that, he exposed her to a crowd at his “Foxwoods Liquid Sundays with Trey Songz” event. This is shown in its entirety in the video above. TMZ obtained the legal documents, which argue that the defendants should have been aware of Trey’s past behavior. Therefore, the lawyers say, they should have taken measures to control him during the event.

According to the woman’s lawyers, Trey’s behavior caused her to experience humiliation at the party. Additionally, it apparently caused her to have lasting emotional distress as a result of the incident. This led her to leave her promising career a few months later due to the embarrassment. The woman’s lawyers also mention that her decision to seek justice was triggered by Trey’s 2021 sexual assault case in Vegas. That case was dropped shortly before she sent a demand letter to Trey. The letter gave Trey and the others involved a chance to respond before taking legal action. Since there was no response, however, she is now seeking at least $10 million in damages. TMZ reportedly reached out to Trey’s representative for comment, but has not received a response yet. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on the case.

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50 Cent Slams Lawsuit Against Bill Cosby: ‘They Are Just Doing Bill Dirty’

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50 Cent is speaking against a new lawsuit claiming Bill Cosby assaulted a woman in 1969. Sharing the new on Instagram, 50 wrote, “They are just doing Bill dirty.”

50 also wrote in the caption, “smh ain’t no way 54 years ago. Lmao this is just fvcked up Brody !”

Bill Cosby is the subject of a new sexual assault lawsuit. In this case, Cosby is excused from giving a woman two pills, making them feel helpless. Cosby then allegedly forced himself on her.

According to TMZ, the woman is former Playboy model Victoria Valentino, citing the incident that took place in 1969 as she was working to make a name for herself in Hollywood. Valentino states she met Cosby in his studio after an audition and detailed the recent death of her son. Later that same year, she encountered the comedian at a restaurant, and he offered a spa day for her and her friend after noticing her crying at dinner.

Cosby also showed up at the spa to host the pair for dinner and presented the pills. After pretending to take one himself, the woman ingested the pills, eventually passing out in the office where Cosby drove to.

Valentino said as she opened her eyes, Cosby was staring at her friend with an erect penis. Cosby then approached Valentino, sat down, and forced her into oral sex, eventually standing her up and forcing his penis into her vagina. Valentino notes she was unable to provide consent due to her impaired state.

Valentino is now targeting Cosby for cash, citing severe humiliation, mental anguish, embarrassment, anger, emotional distress, and loss of earnings.

In response, Cosby’s representative, Andrew Wyatt, stated:

Media needs to vet Victoria Valentino cautiously and carefully — because she has changed her alleged accounts of sexual abuse at the hands of Mr. Cosby over 10 to 15 times. It’s unfortunate that the statute of limitations were put in The Constitution to protect victims and those who are accused — and it seems that our political figures are caving to being click baiters and accumulating likes as opposed to vetting these allegations made by alleged accusers and moving swiftly to create these look back windows — which are only being created because they incorporate Bill Cosby’s name. This is bigger than Bill Cosby. This is a target against every black successful man in America like LeBron James, Will Smith and President Obama.

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Bill Cosby Sued for Alleged Drugging and Sexual Assault of Woman in 1969

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Bill Cosby Sends Message to Harvey Weinstein Following Rape Conviction

Bill Cosby is the subject of a new sexual assault lawsuit. In this case, Cosby is excused from giving a woman two pills, making them feel helpless. Cosby then allegedly forced himself on her.

According to TMZ, the woman is former Playboy model Victoria Valentino, citing the incident that took place in 1969 as she was working to make a name for herself in Hollywood. Valentino states she met Cosby in his studio after an audition and detailed the recent death of her son. Later that same year, she encountered the comedian at a restaurant, and he offered a spa day for her and her friend after noticing her crying at dinner.

Cosby also showed up at the spa to host the pair for dinner and presented the pills. After pretending to take one himself, the woman ingested the pills, eventually passing out in the office where Cosby drove to.

Valentino said as she opened her eyes, Cosby was staring at her friend with an erect penis. Cosby then approached Valentino, sat down, and forced her into oral sex, eventually standing her up and forcing his penis into her vagina. Valentino notes she was unable to provide consent due to her impaired state.

Valentino is now targeting Cosby for cash, citing severe humiliation, mental anguish, embarrassment, anger, emotional distress, and loss of earnings.

In response, Cosby’s representative, Andrew Wyatt, stated:

Media needs to vet Victoria Valentino cautiously and carefully — because she has changed her alleged accounts of sexual abuse at the hands of Mr. Cosby over 10 to 15 times. It’s unfortunate that the statute of limitations were put in The Constitution to protect victims and those who are accused — and it seems that our political figures are caving to being click baiters and accumulating likes as opposed to vetting these allegations made by alleged accusers and moving swiftly to create these look back windows — which are only being created because they incorporate Bill Cosby’s name. This is bigger than Bill Cosby. This is a target against every black successful man in America like LeBron James, Will Smith and President Obama.

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