Bill Cosby found liable for 1972 sexual assault | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew DaltonTuesday 24 March 2026 01:38 GMTThe Truth About Bill Cosby's Life In PrisonA California civil jury ruled Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972.The jury awarded Motsinger $19.25 million in damages for sexual battery and assault after a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica.Cosby's attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, expressed disappointment with the verdict and announced plans to appeal the decision.Motsinger fileCad the lawsuit in 2023, alleging Cosby gave her wine and pills, leading to her being unconscious and later waking up undressed.This ruling occurs almost five years after Cosby's criminal conviction for similar allegations was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.In fullBill Cosby to pay $19 million in 1972 sexual assault caseThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in