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Bill Cosby Ordered to Pay $19 Million in 1972 Sexual Assault Civil Case

A California civil jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, ordering him to pay over $19 million in damages, with Motsinger, 84, testifying it took 54 years to achieve justice. This ruling comes after a German report also confirmed the compensation order for the 50-year-old incident.

23 Mar, 19:01 — 23 Mar, 21:11
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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault and ordered to pay $19.25m

Donna Motsinger alleges she was drugged and raped by Cosby in 1972 after he gave her a glass of wine in his limo Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A California jury found Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault in a civil trial on Monday, awarding Donna Motsinger $19.25m in damages. Motsinger alleged in the case that while working as a restaurant server in 1972, she was drugged and raped by Cosby after he gave her a glass of wine in his limousine. Mot...

By Nick Robins-Early

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay US$19 million to 84-year-old woman over sex abuse claim

A woman who said she was drugged and sexually assaulted by veteran US entertainer Bill Cosby was awarded more than US$19 million on Monday after a civil hearing in California. Donna Motsinger said she was working as a waitress more than 50 years ago when the performer began to target her. The hearing in Santa Monica was told how the comedian had initially come into the restaurant where the now 84-year-old Motsinger worked. One day when he picked her up in his limousine, Cosby gave her a glass...

By Agence France-Presse

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million

A California civil jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972

By Andrew Dalton

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

Who is Donna Motsinger? Woman awarded $19 million after jury finds Bill Cosby liable in 1972 sexual assault case

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By TOI World Desk

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varietyMostly Factual2h ago

Bill Cosby Hit With $19 Million Verdict in 1972 Sex Assault Case

A jury on Monday awarded a $19 million judgment against Bill Cosby, finding him liable for sexually assaulting a woman who was working as a waitress in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, alleged in her lawsuit that Cosby drugged and raped her after picking her up in a limousine and bringing her to his comedy […]

By Gmaddaus

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1h ago

Bill Cosby to Pay At Least $19 Million After Losing Sex Assault Case

Cosby, who's navigating financial difficulties, still faces several other lawsuits accusing him of sex crimes decades ago.

By Winston Cho

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

US Comedian Bill Cosby Ordered To Pay $19 Million Over Sex Abuse Claim

The jury took three days to deliver its verdict, ordering Bill Cosby to pay $19.3 million, a figure that could increase if they add punitive damages.

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

Bill Cosby Found Guilty Of 1972 Drugging & Rape; Jury Awards $19M To Ex-Waitress

With a verdict of $19.25 million in damages, a Santa Monica jury has found Bill Cosby guilty of drugging and raping Donna Motsinger 54-years ago. Whether or not the financially strapped comedian will be able to pay any of the judgement is doubtful, but his latest lawyer Jennifer Bonjean says an appeal is already being planned. Just […]

By Dominic Patten

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tmzMixed3h ago

Woman Who Says Bill Cosby Drugged, Raped Her Awarded $19.25 Million by Jury

Bill Cosby just took a huge loss in court today ... a jury reportedly awarded $19.25 million to Donna Motsinger after she alleged the comedian drugged and raped her in 1972. Jurors reportedly found Cosby liable for sexual assault and sexual…

By TMZ Staff

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

Bill Cosby ordered to pay $19m over sex abuse claim

A woman who said she was drugged and sexually assaulted by veteran US entertainer Bill Cosby was awarded more than $19 million on Monday after a civil hearing in California. The post Bill Cosby ordered to pay $19m over sex abuse claim appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: tmz · 23 Mar, 19:01Full coverage: 16 · 3hWindow: 3h
tmz23 Mar, 19:01First to report

Woman Who Says Bill Cosby Drugged, Raped Her Awarded $19.25 Million by Jury

deadline23 Mar, 19:56

Bill Cosby Found Guilty Of 1972 Drugging & Rape; Jury Awards $19M To Ex-Waitress

variety23 Mar, 20:07

Bill Cosby Hit With $19 Million Verdict in 1972 Sex Assault Case

nrk23 Mar, 20:08

Bill Cosby dømt til å betale 187 millioner i oppreising

la-vanguardia23 Mar, 20:11

Un jurado condena a Bill Cosby al pago de 19 millones a una mujer a la que violó tras drogarla

The Guardian23 Mar, 20:20

Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault and ordered to pay $19.25m

ndtv23 Mar, 20:30

US Comedian Bill Cosby Ordered To Pay $19 Million Over Sex Abuse Claim

SCMP23 Mar, 20:32

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay US$19 million to 84-year-old woman over sex abuse claim

observador23 Mar, 20:32

Violação. Cosby condenado a pagar mais de 16 milhões euros

dr-dk23 Mar, 20:34

Bill Cosby taber søgsmål om overgreb: Skal betale 19 millioner dollar

The Independent23 Mar, 21:00

Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million

vanguard-ng23 Mar, 21:02

Bill Cosby ordered to pay $19m over sex abuse claim

Times of India23 Mar, 21:05

Who is Donna Motsinger? Woman awarded $19 million after jury finds Bill Cosby liable in 1972 sexual assault case

hollywood-reporter23 Mar, 21:11

Bill Cosby to Pay At Least $19 Million After Losing Sex Assault Case

index-hr23 Mar, 21:19

Porota odlučila: Bill Cosby mora platiti 16 milijuna eura odštete žrtvi silovanja

faz23 Mar, 22:00Latest update

Vergewaltigung vor 50 Jahren: Bill Cosby muss 19 Millionen Dollar Entschädigung zahlen