Bill Cosby, 88, Loses Bid to Overturn $19.25 Million Sexual Assault Judgment

Executive Briefing

• Ruled against: LA County judge rejected Cosby's request for a new trial in civil sexual assault case
• Confirmed damages: Court found $19.25 million awarded to accuser Donna Motsinger not excessive
• Original verdict: Civil jury found in March that Cosby drugged and assaulted Motsinger in 1972
• Legal context: Case proceeded under updated laws allowing historical sexual assault victims to sue civilly
• Prior history: Cosby served nearly three years in prison before 2021 Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturn