$19 million verdict against Bill Cosby reached in sex abuse civil trial
Published on March 23, 2026.
A jury has unanimously awarded $19 million to Donna Motsinger, a claim that she was drugged and raped by Bill Cosby in 1972. The verdict also included a finding of punitive damages. The allegations date back to when Matshen met with him at a restaurant.
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