Bill Cosby rape allegations latest news: Cosby says black journalists should be 'neutral' when covering accusations

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Bill Cosby says that he is now relying solely on African-American journalists and media to remain neutral while covering the continued public from numerous rape accusations and a lawsuit. The beleaguered comedian has rarely spoken out about the allegations against him, as he has been advised by his attorneys not to address the complaints.

Cosby, known internationally as the educated and moral head of television's Huxtable family, previously has been very open about his faith in God and his Christian upbringing. His high-profile talks about education and uplift in the African-American community make the accusations of his immoral behavior even more shocking.

"Let me say this. I only expect the black media to uphold the standards of excellence in journalism and when you do that you have to go in with a neutral mind," the 77-year-old told the New York Post at his Massachusetts home.

Cosby also said that his wife, Camille, is standing by him through turbulent times. The comedian has had a Netflix comedy special canceled, an NBC sitcom scrapped, and his association with two schools— Temple University and Spelman College— essentially removed.

"Love and the strength of womanhood," Cosby explained. "Let me say it again, love and the strength of womanhood. And, you could reverse it, the strength of womanhood and love."

"They don't want me talking to the media," he said, ending the conversation.

Cosby has been accused by more known women like Beverly Johnson and Janice Dickinson of attempting to drug and sexually assault them. Various accusers have come forward with incidents dating back as far as the 1960s, and in many cases, the stories involved pills or alcohol.

Cosby and his lawyers, Martin Singer and John B. Schmitt, have categorically denied all claims and consistently remind the public that the comedian was never charged in any crime.

"I know people are tired of me not saying anything, but a guy doesn't have to answer to innuendos. People should fact check. People shouldn't have to go through that and shouldn't answer to innuendos," Cosby told Florida Today previously.