{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Residents of New England town reluctantly reckon with Cosby ","description":"SHELBURNE FALLS, Mass. (AP) — Sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby are making it increasingly difficult for locals in a quaint western Massachusetts town to ignore their most famous resident, even if they try. Some shop owners in downtown Shelburne Falls say they're weary of answering questions about the 78-year-old comedian, who they say never frequented their stores anyway. Although many Shelburne Falls residents are reluctant to pass judgment, they find themselves pulled into the debate about Cosby as a growing chorus of women raises more allegations. Most say they wouldn't act any differently if they came across Cosby, who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and never been charged with a crime.","author_name":"Latest Stories from The Associated Press","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/4277258-latest-stories-from-the-associated-press","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/16292177/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}