Cosby's wife defends besieged husband

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Camille Cosby, the wife of comedian Bill Cosby, on Monday (December 15) defended her husband from weeks-long accusations brought by more than a dozen women alleging that the groundbreaking entertainer sexually assaulted them decades ago.

"He is a kind man, a generous man, a funny man, and a wonderful husband, father and friend," Camille Cosby said in the 210-word statement released by Cosby's publicist.

It is Camille Cosby's first public statement since the wave of accusations began last month.

Cosby's attorney has called the suit meritless and alleges the 77-year-old comedian is a target of extortion.

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