Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million
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Key Points:
- A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her $59.25 million in damages, including $40 million in punitive damages.
- The verdict follows a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica and comes nearly five years after Cosby was released from prison when his criminal conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
- Motsinger, who filed her lawsuit in 2023, described being drugged and raped by Cosby after attending his comedy show, and expressed hope that the verdict empowers other survivors.
- Cosby's attorneys have stated they are disappointed with the verdict and plan to appeal, while Cosby did not testify during the trial.
- This case is one of many allegations against Cosby, who has denied all accusations, and it marks one of the largest financial awards against him related to sexual assault claims.
