Bill Cosby Interview: Rape Charges ‘Could Be’ Racism

Bill Cosby is facing a criminal trial over the sexual assault charges that ruined his career — and after recruiting his kids, the disgraced comic is now speaking out with his own charges of racism!

The once-beloved sitcom dad sat down with Sirius XM radio host Michael Smerconish to talk about the multiple accusations made against him — with alleged victims claiming that he's been drugging and sexually assaulting women for decades. Earlier, Cosby's daughter Ensa had released a taped statement saying "racism has played a big role in all aspects of this scandal," and Cosby didn't disagree.

"Could be. Could be," Cosby said, after being asked if he agreed with his daughter's claims. "Um, I can't say anything, but there are certain things that I look at, and I apply to the situation, and...there are so many tentacles." Smerconish then noted that Cosby's accusers included a wide range of women, including African-Americans.

"Well," replied Cosby, "let me put it to you this way. When you look at the power structure, and when you look at individuals, there are some people who can very well be motivated by whether or not they're going to work. Or whether or not they might be able to get back at someone."

Cosby is still being cautious, though, having been hit with defamation lawsuits after claiming some of his accusers were simply lying about the sexual assaults. Smerconish asked, "Are you telling me that they're all lying?" Cosby quickly responded: "You know better than that!"