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Bill Cosby's lawyers ask judge to dismiss defamation suit

Lawyers for the famed American comedian have asked a federal judge to throw out a defamation lawsuit filed by three women who accuse the Cosby of decades-old sexual assaults.

The comedic actor was acting in 'self-defense' when responding to allegations, his lawyers argue

Comedian Bill Cosby was not at the hearing on Monday when his lawyers asked a federal judge to toss out a defamation lawsuit filed by three women who have stepped forward with sexual assault accusations.

Bill Cosby's lawyers have asked a federal judge to throw out a defamation lawsuit filed by three women who accuse the comedian of decades-old sexual assaults.

His lawyers said Monday that the actor was merely acting in "self-defense" when his representatives responded to the allegations through statements to the media.

They say some comments are protected speech while the statute of limitations has expired in others.

The Cosby Show actor wasn't at the hearing, but one of his accusers, Tamara Green, was.

Green and two other women say their reputations were tarnished because of how Cosby responded to their allegations.

The women are among dozens who have stepped forward in recent years with accusations against Cosby, who hasn't been charged with a crime.

The judge did not immediately rule.