Bill Cosby faces contempt of court over allegedly failing to pay $59M award
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Key Points:
- Donna Motsinger, who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault in 1972, was awarded $59.25 million in damages after a jury found Cosby liable, but she claims he has not paid any of the awarded damages.
- Motsinger has asked a judge to hold Cosby in contempt of court for violating an October order requiring him to respond to questions about his assets, with legal experts noting the possibility of an arrest warrant if he fails to comply.
- Cosby's financial information, including bank accounts, investments, and real estate, could be scrutinized to determine his current ability to pay the judgment, potentially revealing the status of his remaining assets.
- Cosby was released from prison in 2021 after his 2018 sexual assault conviction was vacated due to prosecutorial misconduct, though he has faced multiple civil cases related to sexual assault allegations spanning decades.
- Legal experts emphasize that arrest warrants in civil cases typically target failure to comply with court orders rather than unpaid debts, and enforcement may be complicated if Cosby is outside California.
