Bill Cosby’s wife files emergency motion to delay deposition

A ruling on February 11 allowed Camille Cosby to decline answering certain questions, based on Massachusetts’ marital disqualification rule, but a ruling on Friday denied her motion from the day prior requesting changes to the scope of the scheduled deposition. Lawyers for the Cosbys attempted to quash the deposition subpoena, arguing that Camille Cosby does not have any relevant information.

A federal judge in MA last night rejected attempts by the wife of comedian Bill Cosby to halt her upcoming deposition in a defamation case brought by seven women against the disgraced entertainer, court records showed. Bill Cosby has counter-sued the seven accusers for defamation. However, defense lawyers filed an emergency motion late Saturday requesting it be delayed, saying the 71-year-old “has had no involvement with the facts or allegations underlying this case”. She cited that her testimony would cause “unnecessary media circus” and threat to her personal security.

Bill Cosby’s wife has filed a last-ditch request to avoid sitting Monday for a legal deposition in which she’ll be asked questions related to sexual assault allegations against her husband.

Mastroianni earlier this month ruled that Camille Cosby would have to talk to lawyers bringing the defamation suit against the comedian, although she could not be compelled to reveal private conversations with her husband. The couple has been married for 52 years. In addition to multiple civil cases, Cosby faces a criminal case in Pennsylvania, based on the accusations of former Temple University employee Andrea Constand.

The women are among 50 around the country who have accused Bill Cosby, 77, of sexual misconduct. However, Mastroianni granted Cosby’s team to delay the deposition and called a hearing to hear the arguments on the issue, CNN reported.