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Bill Cosby found guilty of 1972 sexual assault, victim awarded nearly $60m

Bill Cosby found guilty of 1972 sexual assault, victim awarded nearly $60m

Summary

A jury in California found Bill Cosby responsible for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972. The jury awarded Motsinger $59.25 million in damages.

Key Facts

  • A jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault incident.
  • The jury awarded Donna Motsinger a total of $59.25 million.
  • Cosby allegedly drugged and assaulted Motsinger after inviting her to his show.
  • The trial lasted nearly two weeks and took place in Santa Monica, California.
  • Cosby did not testify during the trial.
  • The case involved testimony from Andrea Constand, linked to Cosby’s 2018 conviction.
  • The jury's damages award is one of the largest against Cosby.
  • Cosby's lawyer plans to appeal the verdict.

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