Coverage dated March 22, 2026 to March 23, 2026

Woman awarded $19M in Bill Cosby sexual battery lawsuit

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A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago was awarded $19.25 million Monday by a Santa Monica jury in her lawsuit against the comedian.

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The Guardian
Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault and ordered to pay $19.25m (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 22, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Donna Motsinger alleges she was drugged and raped by Cosby in 1972 after he gave her a glass of wine in his limo
WHEC Rochester
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Mar 22, 2026
WHEC Rochester's feed description
A California civil jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972. On Monday, jurors in Santa Monica awarded Donna Motsinger $19.25 million after a nearly two-week trial.
The Hollywood Reporter
Bill Cosby to Pay At Least $19 Million After Losing Sex Assault Case (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Mar 22, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Cosby, who's navigating financial difficulties, still faces several other lawsuits accusing him of sex crimes decades ago.
Fox10 Phoenix
Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, victim awarded $19M (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Mar 22, 2026
Fox10 Phoenix's feed description
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
Deadline
Bill Cosby Found Guilty Of 1972 Drugging & Rape; Jury Awards $19M To Victim (opens Deadline)
Published Mar 22, 2026
Deadline's feed description
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.
NBC News
Woman who sued Bill Cosby for sexual battery awarded $19.2 million (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 22, 2026
NBC News's feed description
A woman who accused Bill Cosby of sexually abusing her more than five decades ago was awarded $19.2 million by a Southern California civil jury Monday, an attorney for the plaintiff said
FOX 5 DC
Woman awarded $19M in Bill Cosby sexual battery lawsuit (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Mar 23, 2026
FOX 5 DC's feed description
A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago was awarded $19.25 million Monday by a Santa Monica jury in her lawsuit against the comedian.
Boston
Bill Cosby loses sex assault lawsuit and faces a $19 million judgment (opens Boston)
Published Mar 22, 2026
Boston's feed description
A civil jury found that Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted Donna Motsinger, a former server at a California restaurant, in 1972.
CBS News
Bill Cosby found liable in 1972 sexual assault, must pay over $19M in damages (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 22, 2026
CBS News's feed description
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her $19.25 million.
WHDH Boston
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Mar 22, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded
Newsweek
Bill Cosby found liable in sexual assault, ordered to pay $19.25 million (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 22, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
A California jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault, ordering the comedian to pay $19.25 million in damages.
NBC 6 South Florida
Woman awarded more than $19M in sexual battery lawsuit against Bill Cosby (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Mar 22, 2026
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
A woman who accused actor and comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault more than 50 years ago was award more than $19 million by a Santa Monica jury.
Variety
Bill Cosby Hit With $19 Million Verdict in 1972 Sex Assault Case (opens Variety)
Published Mar 22, 2026
Variety's feed description
Bill Cosby was ordered to pay $19 million to a woman who alleged he raped her in 1972.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Bill Cosby loses sexual assault suit, ordered to pay $19 million in damages (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Mar 22, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
A civil jury in California found Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awarding her $19.25 million on Monday.
Fox News
Bill Cosby found liable for 1972 sexual assault, jury awards $19M to accuser (opens Fox News)
Published Mar 22, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Bill Cosby was found liable Monday of drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972. The former waitress was awarded $19 million Monday by a Los Angeles jury.
The Boston Globe
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman, awards her $19 million (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Mar 23, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
After a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica, Calif., jurors found the 88-year-old Cosby liable for sexual battery and assault.
Black Enterprise
Bill Cosby $19.25 Million Judgment: Donna Motsinger Wins Sexual Assault Lawsuit (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Mar 23, 2026
Black Enterprise's feed description
A California jury orders Bill Cosby to pay Donna Motsinger $19.25 million for a 1972 sexual assault.
The Guardian
Bill Cosby found liable for sexual assault and ordered to pay $59.25m in damages (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 23, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Donna Motsinger wins civil case after accusing Cosby of drugging and raping her in California in 1972
Seattle Times
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million (opens Seattle Times)
Published Mar 23, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
A California civil jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972.
KYMA Yuma
Woman awarded almost $60 million in sexual abuse lawsuit against Bill Cosby (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Mar 23, 2026
KYMA Yuma's feed description
A Southern California civil jury has awarded Donna Motsinger nearly $60 million in damages after she testified that Cosby sexually abused her in 1972 while she was working as a restaurant server in Northern California.
Al Jazeera
Bill Cosby found guilty of 1972 sexual assault, victim awarded nearly $60m (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Mar 23, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
The actor faces allegations of sexual misconduct by at least 60 women, all of which he denies.
NBC Los Angeles
Donna Motsinger awarded more than $19M in sexual battery lawsuit against Bill Cosby (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Mar 23, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
A woman who accused actor and comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault more than 50 years ago was award more than $19 million by a Santa Monica jury.
PhillyVoice
Bill Cosby ordered to pay $59 million in civil trial for 1972 sexual assault (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Mar 23, 2026
PhillyVoice's feed description
Bill Cosby has been ordered to pay $59.2 million in damages to a former waitress who sued him in California for drugging and sexually assaulting her after she went to one of his comedy shows in 1972.
Fox News
Bill Cosby found liable for 1972 sexual assault, jury awards $59.25M to accuser (opens Fox News)
Published Mar 23, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Bill Cosby was found liable Monday of drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972. The former waitress was awarded $19 million Monday by a Los Angeles jury.
Lamag
Bill Cosby Ordered To Pay More Than $19 Million To Sexual Assault Victim (opens Lamag)
Published Mar 23, 2026
Lamag's feed description
A jury in Santa Monica found that Cosby, 88, had abused victim Donna Motsinger in 1972 when they were both in their 30s

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