Hugh Hefner Saddened By Latest Bill Cosby Sexual Allegations Involving His Playboy Mansion
There seems to be no end to sexual assault allegations directed at Bill Cosby, as another woman has come forward and has alleged that she was raped by him. She has filed a lawsuit and a police report against the comedian, according to reports. The alleged victim claims that Cosby molested her at the Playboy Mansion when she was 15 years old. Playboy Mansion's owner Hugh Hefner, a close friend of the comedian, has released a statement, saying that the allegations are "truly saddening."
"Bill Cosby has been a good friend for many years and the mere thought of these allegations is truly saddening," The Hollywood Reporter has quoted the Playboy magazine owner as saying. Hefner has also defended his mansion and claimed that he "would never tolerate this kind of behavior, regardless of who was involved."
The woman, who was allegedly raped by the comedian at Hefner's mansion, has been identified as Judy Huth. According to Business Insider, the victim claims that Cosby got her and a friend drunk and invited them to join him at the Playboy Mansion. She claimed that Cosby also told them to lie about their age if they were asked about it. The reported incident happened way back in 1974.
As reported by TMZ, the LAPD is still investigating the allegations and are looking into Hefner's estate for any evidence that might help with the case. The detectives are hoping that the employees at the Playboy Mansion will cooperate and provide the necessary information. The law enforcement team is reportedly trying to confirm if Bill Cosby and the alleged victim were present at the mansion on the said date.
Meanwhile, a former "Playboy Bunny" P.J. Masten has told CNN that Cosby had sexually assaulted her back in 1972. The comedian allegedly drugged and raped her. She has said that Cosby has sexually assaulted 12 more victims and they are afraid to come forward.
"12 former bunnies that I know of that are ashamed to come forward, frightened to come forward, married with families don't want to come forward," Masten told CNN, adding, "they were also drugged and raped by Bill Cosby."
Cosby is said to be a close friend of Hefner, the owner of the Adult Magazine Playboy and the Playboy Mansion.