Spelman College ends its relationship with Bill Cosby just weeks after the release of documents from a 2005 civil case, where the comedian admits to obtaining drugs for the purpose of drugging women for sex.
This week, the historically Black college announced that it would be discontinuing its endowed professorship with the legendary actor and comedian after recent details emerged surrounding his testimony in a past sexual-assault lawsuit.
Spelman told The Associated Press in a statement Friday that the college has parted ways with the former “Cosby Show” creator after a deposition released this month shows the married father of five acknowledged he got sedatives to give to women before intercourse.
Spelman spokeswoman Audrey Arthur told USA Today in a statement, “The William and Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Endowed Professorship at Spelman College has been discontinued and related funds have been returned to the Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation.”
The program was first established in Cosby’s name, as well as his wife, Camille, to bring positive attention and scholars to the campus. In 1988, the Cosbys donated $20 million to the college. Since then, the Cosbys have continued to donate to the college, solidifying their longtime relationship and making them a major influence on school grounds.
To date, the 78-year-old has been accused of raping, drugging, coercing or sexually assaulting nearly 40 women since 1965. Cosby claims the sexual activity with various women was consensual. He has never been charged with a crime.
