Confessions of a sexual assault survivor
A mistrial was declared on Saturday in the sexual misconduct allegations against Bill Cosby. There is a very divided and mix reaction to the verdict. Some see this as a victory for an African American man wrongly accused by vicious and vindictive women out to destroy the character of a well respected actor, comedian and activist. Others see this as a sign that money can influence the outcome of any situation. Personally, I do not know how to feel. Maybe because I've read his previous testimony. Maybe because I've read the accounts from several of the accusers. Maybe because I've been in a similar situation and know what it's like. When I was 17 I had a friend whose brother was friend's with a well known DJ from NY. This DJ had been out on tour around the world with his cousin who was a popular rapper at the time. My friend asked me if I wanted to meet the DJ and I said sure. One summer day him and my friend and her brother showed up to my apartment building. I spo...