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Why New Cosby Accusations Could Lead To Charges

Two more women have accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault, including an actress who appeared on "The Cosby Show."
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Two more women accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting them, adding to a long list of allegations.

But this time around, one of the accusers went to police in New Jersey, where there is no statute of limitations for sexual assault. Multiple news outlets report that means Cosby could actually face charges.

Actress Lili Bernard, who appeared on the final season of "The Cosby Show," said Cosby attacked her while helping her prepare for her role.

Bernard told The Wrap in a story published Friday, "After he had won my complete trust and adoration he drugged me and raped me." She said she feared for her life and was suicidal after the attack.

The other accuser is writer Sammie Mays, who said Cosby assaulted her after she asked him for an interview.

Both women accused Cosby of drugging them before assaulting them, which fits the pattern of many of the other accusations.

More than 40 women have now accused Cosby of sexually assaulting them, although most of them fall outside of the statute of limitations. Cosby has denied these allegations.

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