The Bill Cosby Conflict: Is He A Criminal or A Victim?

Bill Cosby has been accused of rape. Is thelegendary icon guilty or are others trying to extort him? How could those who are accusing him be telling the truth? How could they be lying? What is the emotional impact for the accusers of being publicly scrutinized and attacked for their statemets against a popular figure? Can Bill Cosby every recover his good name, even if he is not prosecuted for sexual assault? What impact will this have on his legacy? How will it encourage or discourage those who may have been sexually assaulted by celebrities to come forward and tell?