Apologies Cosby Show actress after happy response to Cosby’s release | Stars

entertainment">“Finally! A terrible mistake has been corrected, the failure of justice has been repaired,” Rashad tweeted on Wednesday. When angry reactions came, she sent a follow-up tweet in which she expressed support for victims of sexual abuse. “I definitely didn’t want to be heartless about their experience with my post. I know from friends and family that such abuse has lifelong consequences. My heartfelt wish is that they recover.”

entertainment">In a letter to Howard University, she reiterates her support for victims of sexual abuse. “My comments were not about them. I am absolutely against sexually transgressive behaviour.” The actress promises from now on to “actively listen” to the criticism. She will also do her best to be “a better ally” for victims of sexual abuse.

entertainment">Howard University said in a statement on Thursday that it would distance itself from its statements. While Dean Rashad acknowledged in a second tweet that victims should be heard and believed, her original tweet was numb to victims of sexual assault. “Personal views of university executives are not representative of Howard University policies. We will continue to stand up for victims and their right to be heard.”

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