2 chapters across the catalog
Janice Baker Kenney, a witness in the 2018 trial, and her attorney Gloria Allred appear on CBS This Morning to discuss Bill Cosby's release. Kenney asserts that Cosby was released on a legal technicality rather than proof of innocence, maintaining that his legacy as "America's Dad" is permanently destroyed. Allred argues that the decision is not a setback for the Me Too movement and highlights ongoing cases against R. Kelly and Harvey Weinstein.
The analysis shifts to the roles of attorneys Gloria Allred and her daughter, Lisa Bloom, in high-profile sexual misconduct cases. The "Red Queen" archetype is applied to Allred, questioning whether she is a genuine advocate for women or a "hired gun" playing a specific role in the entertainment industry. The discussion notes the irony of Bloom advising Harvey Weinstein while her mother represented his accusers, suggesting the legal battles may be driven by financial motives and the valuation of celebrity catalogs.
