Bill Cosby, a well known actor, also has a PhD in Education and many other honorary doctorates.
Judge refuses to throw out defamation suit against Cosby
BOSTON — A defamation lawsuit brought against Bill Cosby by three women who say he sexually abused them decades ago can move forward, a federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Friday, delivering a legal blow to the comedian as he attempts to defend himself against accusations of sexual assault by dozens of women. Ref. Source 7c
CSU revokes Cosby's honorary doctorate
The California State University Board of Trustees revoked the honorary doctorate it gave Bill Cosby in 1992, calling his conduct "Contrary" To its values and "Inconsistent" With high standards. CSU had never revoked any of the honorary doctorates it has dispensed since 1963. Ref. Source 1j