Phylicia Rashad Issues New Statement After Backlash For Praising Bill Cosby’s Prison Release

Phylicia Rashad has spoken out anew after receiving blazing backlash for celebrating Bill Cosby‘s release from prison.

As reported, ‘The Cosby Show’ actor’s conviction for sexual assault was overturned due to what many deem a legal technicality. The 83-year-old was freed shortly after, ending his three year-stint in the slammer.

His on-screen wife Rashad came under fire after taking to Twitter to praise the controversial development. She wrote: “FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!”

Now, the 73-year-old actress has issued a new statement.

Her words below…

“I fully support survivors of sexual assault coming forward. My post was in no way intended to be insensitive to their truth. Personally, I know from friends and family that such abuse has lifelong residual effects. My heartfelt wish is for healing.”

I fully support survivors of sexual assault coming forward. My post was in no way intended to be insensitive to their truth. Personally, I know from friends and family that such abuse has lifelong residual effects. My heartfelt wish is for healing.

— Phylicia Rashad (@PhyliciaRashad) June 30, 2021

Notably, she didn’t walk back her initial comments and, as at writing, the first tweet remains on her page:

FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected! pic.twitter.com/NrGUdwr23c

— Phylicia Rashad (@PhyliciaRashad) June 30, 2021

With that, what are…

Your thoughts?

The post Phylicia Rashad Issues New Statement After Backlash For Praising Bill Cosby’s Prison Release appeared first on ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty?.