The Latest: Whoopi Goldberg taking heat for backing Cosby

FILE - In this April 24, 2015 file photo, Whoopi Goldberg attends Variety's Power of Women Luncheon at Cipriani Midtown, in New York. As a chorus of sexual assault accusations against Bill Cosby resounded this winter, some fans and famous friends stood by him. Such prominent figures as Goldberg and “Cosby Show” co-star Raven-Symone say they’re reserving judgment on Cosby. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File) FILE - In this April 24, 2015 file photo, Whoopi Goldberg attends Variety's Power of Women Luncheon at Cipriani Midtown, in New York. As a chorus of sexual assault accusations against Bill Cosby resounded this winter, some fans and famous friends stood by him. Such prominent figures as Goldberg and “Cosby Show” co-star Raven-Symone say they’re reserving judgment on Cosby. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

By Associated Press July 8, 2015 3 min read

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Here are the latest developments from the release of court documents indicating Bill Cosby admitted in 2005 that he obtained quaaludes with the intent of giving them to women with whom he wanted to have sex (all times local):

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Whoopi Goldberg has emerged as Bill Cosby’s most prominent public defender this week and she has an angry message for her critics: Back off!

Goldberg says Wednesday on ABC’s “The View” that she’s gotten threats since she expressed support for Cosby on the show the previous day.