Facing multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault, Bill Cosby is asking ‘black media’ to stay neutral

Iconic comedian, actor, author, and activist Bill Cosby who is currently besieged by multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, in an exclusive phoned interview, told Stacy Brown of the New York Post: "Let me say this. I only expect the black media to uphold the standards of excellence in journalism and when you do that you have to go in with a neutral mind."

As of December 3, at least 26 women have already came forward openly accusing Cosby of raping and/or sexually assaulting them, reports the Daily Beast. The allegations against him span at least four decades, beginning in the 1960s. Not yet included in the count of accusers is former supermodel Beverly Johnson who claims in an article she wrote just last weekend for Vanity Fair that the comedian also drugged her during an audition she did for him in 1986.

Cosby's statement which saw print in the New York Post is only the second comment that the 77-year-old star performer has made since the scandal broke out. Back in November, he reportedly told Florida Today, "I know people are tired of me not saying anything, but a guy doesn't have to answer to innuendos. People should fact check. People shouldn't have to go through that and shouldn't answer to innuendos."

According to Brown, Cosby sounded upbeat on the phone but he declined to address the specific allegations that are being raised against him. The legendary comedian who is being represented by attorneys Martin Singer and John B. Schmitt told the New York Post reporter, "They don't want me talking to the media."

Before he cut the interview short, Cosby managed to say a few good words about Camille, his wife of 50 years, who remains steadfast with him in the midst of the multiple accusations. Said he: "Love and the strength of womanhood. Let me say it again, love and the strength of womanhood. And, you could reverse it, the strength of womanhood and love."