Honorary Chief Bill Cosby forced to resign with O-5 pension and benefits

THE PENTAGON — Embattled Hollywood icon and pudding pop aficionado Bill Cosby will be forced to resign at the pay-grade of O-5, reflecting his many years of service to the U.S. Navy as an honorary chief, a Navy spokesman revealed today.

Cosby, who enlisted in the Navy in 1956, was discharged honorably after four years as a seaman. He was convicted last w…