Bill Cosby's Canada shows to take place despite outcry

Comedian Bill Cosby's three shows in Canada will take place next week despite the resistance by some sections owing to the allegations of sexual abuse against him by several women.
Cosby, 77, has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting more than 15 women, said The Hollywood Reporter.
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As controversy has grown, Cosby's scheduled Netflix concert special was cancelled and NBC scrapped a new Cosby sitcom in development.
The promoters of Cosby shows in Canada, however, said the comedian's representatives informed them he has 'every intent' to do them and they are legally obligated to put them on.
Chicago-based Innovation Arts & Entertainment said in a statement they understand the decision is unpopular but that both they and the venues are obligated to proceed and that 'we would face crippling legal obstacles for violation'.
Cosby is scheduled to appear at the Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, on January 7, at the Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario, on January 8, and at Hamilton Place Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, on January 9.
"As recently as this morning, IAE has been informed by Mr Cosby's representatives that he has every intent to perform these events," the statement said.
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