Hollywood Sides Up In Cosby Mistrial; Lena Dunham Comforts Survivors

The mistrial in the Cosby case drew quick response from Hollywood celebrities and D.C. pundits. “My heart is with every survivor,” began one in a series of Lena Dunham’s tweets. Read them, and others, below.

They can prosecute #BillCosby forever it won't change the result. This is a flawed case &a compromised complaining witness. Settle it civily

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) June 17, 2017

If Cosby's defense is true he is admitting to cheating hundreds of times on his wife with the use of quaaludes. That's what he admits. https://t.co/gFthKCfOKa

— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) June 17, 2017

Bill Cosby's trial is about much more than Bill Cosby. When women see justice served, their own fear & trauma are eased. When they don't…

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) June 17, 2017

My heart is with every survivor reliving the erasure of their own experience today. I see you. I love you.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) June 17, 2017

ps It's okay to check out of the news and honor yourself today. Do whatever you need to feel whole.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) June 17, 2017

Somewhere, Donald Trump is now taking credit for warning us all about a Bill Cosby mistrial.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) June 17, 2017

To all the women who say Bill Cosby drugged, raped or assaulted you:

I BELIEVE YOU.

— andy lassner (@andylassner) June 17, 2017

Communities are losing faith in the justice system. People are losing faith in elected leaders. Injustice and corruption are destroying us.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 17, 2017

Serious question: How will Cosby ever get an unbiased jury? Who doesn't know him or have some sort of association with him?

— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) June 17, 2017

Try him again. #CosbyTrial. Heart goes out to women who came forward. Without that courage there will be more victims. Serial rapist.

— Kristen Schaal (@kristenschaaled) June 17, 2017