Civil Jury Finds Bill Cosby Liable for 1972 Drugging and Sexual Assault of Donna Motsinger, Awards $59.25 Million Including Punitive Damages
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A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for the 1972 drugging and sexual assault of Donna Motsinger and awarded her $59.25 million — $19.25 million in compensatory damages ($17.5 million for past mental trauma and $1.75 million for future suffering) plus $40 million in punitive damages after a second-phase hearing. Motsinger testified she was invited to Cosby’s show, given wine and two pills, and later woke at home partially undressed; the suit also named Cosby’s production company Jemmin, Inc. and the former Circle Star Theater, deliberations lasted about two days, and Cosby’s attorney said the defense is disappointed and will appeal.
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