Comedian Bill Cosby hit back at a few of his accusers by filing a lawsuit claiming defamation of character.
The Ny Daily News reports Cosby filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts on Monday.
In the 89-page filing obtained by the Daily News, Cosby named accusers Tamara Green, 67; Therese Serignese, 58; Linda Traitz, Louisa Moritz, Barbara Bowman, Joan Tarshis and Angela Leslie as defendants.
He is accusing them of fabricating stories of sexual assault and trying to “assassinate” his “honorable legacy” for financial gain.
Cosby is seeking an undisclosed amount in compensatory and punitive damages.
“As a result of their false, opportunistic and malicious accusations, Mr. Cosby’s reputation has been irretrievably damaged, and his planned reemergence to network television destroyed as they intended,” the lawsuit states.
Cosby, 78, stands accused of raping over 50 women.
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