The Canadian Cosby
By Charged with four counts of sexual assault.
Ghomsehi’s behavior after getting fired — and, for that matter, during the process of getting fired — reminds me of an early episode of Law & Order. Olivet is sexually assaulted by her gynecologist. The jury finds her molester guilty but the verdict is thrown out by the judge. In response, Stone makes sure the local networks are informed that the supremely arrogant and creepy doctor will be giving a speech after his acquittal. The next day, multiple women filed complaints against him. Real life isn’t that neat, of course. But I have to think that Ghomeshi’s self-righteous Facebook post and less-than-frivolous lawsuit had the opposite of their intended effect and encouraged some women to come forward.