Bill Cosby Steps Down from Temple University Board Following Rape Allegations

Another organization has jumped Bill Cosby's sinking ship.

Temple University, Cosby's alma mater, has reportedly cut ties with the comedian following the increasing number of rape allegations and stories of his sexual misconduct over the years. Cosby had served on the school's board of trustees since 1982 as one of its most famous alumni.

Cosby and Temple chairman of the board Patrick O'Connor have both made statements representing the split as Cosby stepping down from his post, as opposed to the university firing Cosby.

"I have always been proud of my association with Temple University," Cosby said. "I have always wanted to do what would be in the best interests of the University and its students. As a result, I have tendered my resignation from temple University Board of Trustees."

O'Connor said that he "accepted Cosby's resignation and thanked him for his service."

It should be noted that O'Connor was the attorney that defended Cosby in his first rape allegation case, brought on by Temple's director of operations for the women's basketball team, Andrea Constand. Constand brought her case up in 2005 and was joined by 11 other anonymous women, and the case was settled out of court.

A group of over 1,000 alumni signed a petition on Change.org asking for Cosby's resignation, so it's likely that this wasn't exactly Cosby's idea.