Summary
A California jury has decided that Bill Cosby must pay $19.25 million to Donna Motsinger, a former waitress. They found that he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1972. Cosby denies the claims and plans to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
- A jury ordered Bill Cosby to pay $19.25 million for a 1972 incident.
- The case involves allegations that Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted Donna Motsinger.
- Motsinger, now 84, claimed Cosby gave her a pill and wine before the assault.
- Cosby denies the allegations and intends to appeal the jury's decision.
- He was released from prison in 2021 after his conviction in another case was overturned.
- The assault allegedly occurred after Cosby picked Motsinger up in a limousine for one of his shows.
- Motsinger worked at a restaurant frequented by celebrities, including Cosby.
- The jury may decide on additional punitive damages later.
