CNN's Don Lemon apologizes for asking guest why she didn't bite Bill Cosby's penis to prevent rape [View all]

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CNN's Don Lemon Apologizes For Bizarre Penis Biting Rape Question

By BRENDAN JAMESPublishedNOVEMBER 19, 2014, 2:55 PM EST 5330 Views

CNN anchor Don Lemon took a moment Wednesday to apologize for an interview question that left many viewers outraged.

Speaking on Tuesday night to Joan Tarshis, one of several women who recently accused comedian Bill Cosby of rape, the anchor asked whether she had considered biting Cosby's penis when he allegedly forced oral sex on her.

The question left Tarshis somewhat confused and sparked a major backlash against the anchor.

On Wednesday, Lemon took to the air to apologize.

"As I am a victim myself, I would never want to suggest that any victim could have prevented a rape," Lemon said.

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