Cosby Found Liable in Sexual Assault Case

On March 25th, a California jury has found Bill Cosby liable in a sexual assault civil

case brought by Donna Motinger, ordering him to pay more than $59 million in total damages.

The award includes about $19 million for past and future harm, plus $40 million in punitive

damages after a two-week trial.

Motinger, who was a waitress in her 30s at the time, says the incident happened back in

1972 when Cosby followed her home and later invited her to one of his shows.

She claims he gave her a pill with wine, which knocked her out and she woke up assaulted.

The case stems from a lawsuit she filed in September 2023, one of many accusations against

the comedian over the years.

Cosby has always denied these claims and did not testify during the proceedings.

His legal team expressed disappointment and plans to appeal the verdict right away.

They argue strong grounds exist to overturn the decision.

For Motinger, this ruling brings a sense of justice after more than 50 years of waiting,

marking another chapter in the long saga of accountability for high-profile assault cases.

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