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Bill Cosby loses civil sex assault lawsuit in Los Angeles County; faces $19-million judgment

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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