Bill Cosby's private art collection at Smithsonian withstands controversy

Smithsonian officials reveal Cosbys gave $716,000 gift to fund display and conclude exhibit should continue despite possible conflict of interestOver the past seven months, as sexual misconduct allegations against Bill Cosby mounted, a top Smithsonian official met privately with museum directors across the sprawling complex on the National Mall to decide what to do about an exhibit showcasing Cosby’s private art collection.While many companies and universities were distancing themselves from t