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A Santa Monica jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding $59.25 million in damages after a nearly two-week trial.
In a second phase, the Santa Monica trial added $40 million in punitive damages, signaling serious accountability for Cosby's conduct.
Cosby did not testify in the civil trial, continuing a pattern of choosing not to speak in defense during related proceedings, a stance noted by observers.

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A California jury found Bill Cosby liable in a civil sexual assault case and awarded $19.25 million in damages.
Donna Motsinger alleged Cosby drugged and raped her in 1972 after a glass of wine in his limousine.
The verdict followed changes to California law expanding when accusers can sue for sexual assault.
Cosby’s spokesperson said he plans to appeal the verdict.
Cosby faced multiple civil cases after his 2018 criminal conviction and 2021 release.
Cosby has denied the allegations, saying any encounters were consensual.
Motsinger, 84, filed her case in 2023 detailing the alleged assault.
The jury delivered the verdict after three days of deliberations.
Cosby’s status as a public figure and earlier misconduct allegations have shaped public perception.
Cosby previously served prison time for a 2018 conviction before his release in 2021.

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A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972.
The jury ordered Cosby to pay about $19.25 million in damages to Motsinger.
Cosby’s defense said they will appeal the civil verdict.
The case involves allegations against Circle Star Theater and Jemmin, Inc. for safety and accountability.
The verdict references Cosby’s broader history of sexual abuse allegations.
Cosby was released from prison in 2021 after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated his conviction.
The civil case claims Cosby drugged Motsinger in a limousine after a restaurant visit.
The verdict cited a 1972 incident at The Trident in Sausalito, California.
The jury’s decision may lead to further punitive damages in a later phase.
The Fox News Digital report emphasizes Cosby’s legacy amid the case.

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Cosby was ordered to pay more than $19 million to Donna Motsinger in a civil case decided by a California jury.
The verdict covers $17.5 million for past mental trauma and $1.75 million for mental suffering.
The decision followed nearly three days of jury deliberation in California.
Cosby’s longtime public image has been marred by multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Cosby’s representatives maintain his innocence and say the case targets him due to his status.
A deposition video was shown in court where Cosby reportedly answered, 'I cannot remember if I did or not.'
Donna Motsinger filed the lawsuit in September 2023, alleging drugging and rape more than five decades ago.
The document describes Cosby allegedly taking Motsinger in a limousine to a theater and assaulting her there.
Us Weekly and The New York Times are cited as sources in detailing trial developments.

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A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a former waitress in 1972, awarding $19.25 million.
The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, said Cosby gave her wine and a pill that left her unable to move, leading to assault.
The verdict comes amid Cosby’s broader legal battles and public scrutiny tied to the #MeToo era.
Cosby previously faced another civil liability finding in a separate 2014 case in Los Angeles.
California law allowed the plaintiff to sue decades after the alleged assault.
Donna Motsinger described a sequence of events leading to the assault, from Cosby picking her up to the alleged drugging.
Cosby’s team argued the case reflected broader societal push for accountability during the era of mass online campaigns.
The trial’s outcome adds to Cosby’s long history of legal issues spanning decades.
Prosecutors and the plaintiff alleged that the assault caused lost wages and emotional distress.
The Los Angeles Times reports the courtroom finding was announced March 23, 2026.

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