Bill Cosby's Wife Camille to Give Deposition in Defamation Case

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Camille Cosby is scheduled to take the stand.

A deposition date of Jan. 6 has been set for Bill Cosby's wife of almost 52 years to answer questions under oath for the first time since more than 50 women have came forward accused the disgraced Cosby Show star of sexual abuse, Associated Press reports. Meanwhile, the comedian himself is set to be deposed on Feb. 22.

A lawyer for seven women suing Cosby revealed the deposition is set to take place in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the suit was filed.

WATCH: Bill Cosby Spotted Out for First Time in Six Months, Wife Camille Remains By His Side

Last week, the couplemade a rare public appearance, stepping out arm in arm outside of their New York City home.

Nearly a year ago, Camille defended her husband, calling him "a kind man, a generous man, a funny man, and a wonderful husband, father and friend.”

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“A different man has been portrayed in the media over the last two months,” she said in a statement at the time. “It is the portrait of a man I do not know. It is also a portrait painted by individuals and organizations whom many in the media have given a pass. There appears to be no vetting of my husband’s accusers before stories are published or aired. An accusation is published, and immediately goes viral.”

“None of us will ever want to be in the position of attacking a victim," she concluded. "But the question should be asked – who is the victim?”

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Allegations against Cosby of abuse dating back to the 1960s have been made by an increasing number of women over the past year. He has denied all wrongdoing and has never been charged with a crime.

Watch the video below to see the couple spotted out in an incredibly rare appearance.