I was assuming the allegations are true. If you read the details, they're all similar, and they sound honest and not fanciful. They're just what you'd expect of a major celebrity's relations with female fans, until you get to the part about drugging and force.

He certainly would have known that wasn't necessary. He must have known it could come back to haunt him and at least cost him a lot of money, whereas just having consensual sex with them wouldn't have been any story at all unless he ran for public office.

So why? Was that the only way he could get off? Did he think the women wanted it that way? I'm surprised that none of the coverage touches on this creepy aspect.