Sold-Out Cosby Show Goes Ahead Amid Sex Assault Claims

Bill Cosby played a sold-out comedy show on Friday in Florida, despite a wave of sexual assault allegations this week that prompted the cancellation of several upcoming shows and two major studios to halt projects involving the comedian.

Cosby, 77, took the stage to a standing ovation and gave the audience a thumbs up at the King Center in Melbourne. The 90-minute show concluded without incident.

Police patrolled the venue ahead of the show, while a handful of protesters joined some attendees outside the center.

“I don’t want it reported that nobody cared, said Julie LeMaitre, 47, who carried a sign that said, “Rape is no joke.”

Although the show was sold out, there were patches of empty seats, including eight in the center of the orchestra section.

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