A California civil jury has found Bill Cosby liable for sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million (about £44.2 million) in damages, bringing renewed attention to the entertainer's finances and remaining assets. The verdict was delivered in Santa Monica after a trial centred on allegations by Donna Motsinger, who said Cosby drugged and assaulted her after inviting her to one of his comedy performances.
The award included $17.5 million (£13.1 million) in past damages, $1.75 million (£1.3 million) in future damages and a further $40 million (£30 million) in punitive damages, according to CBS News. Cosby's lawyer said he intends to appeal. The case is one of the largest recent civil judgments against the former television star, whose wealth and public standing have both been heavily affected by years of legal action and sexual assault allegations.
