Bill Cosby Found Liable in Sexual Assault Case, Owes Victim $59M

2:49 PM PDT, Tue Mar 24, 2026
Bill Cosby is ordered to pay $59 million in damages to Donna Motsinger for drugging and assaulting her. A civil jury in California found the comedy legend liable for assaulting Donna, a former waitress at a Sausalito restaurant, after escorting her to one of his comedy shows in 1972. Donna and her lawyer speak out exclusively with ET about the jury's verdict and what the money means.

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