Bill Cosby ordered to pay $19 million for sex abuse claim
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On 24 March 2026, a Los Angeles civil jury ordered actor Bill Cosby to pay about $19 million to an 84-year-old woman after finding he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1972. The verdict adds a major financial penalty to Cosby’s long-running legal troubles and grants substantial compensation to the woman more than 50 years after the assault. Separate reporting indicates that, with additional damages, the total award could approach $60 million.
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- •The Los Angeles jury found that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted the woman in 1972 when she was working as a waitress.
- •The woman who brought the case is now 84 years old and testified about the assault in court.
- •The jury’s award of about $19 million covers compensatory damages linked directly to the 1972 assault.
- •Additional categories of damages, including punitive damages, could raise the total award to nearly $60 million.
- •This civil case was heard in California, where laws allow some older sexual assault claims to proceed under specific conditions.
- •The verdict follows earlier criminal proceedings against Bill Cosby in other jurisdictions over separate sexual assault allegations.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Bill Cosby appeals the Los Angeles civil verdict The payout to the 84-year-old woman could be delayed for months or years while higher courts review the case.
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Primary Sources (8)
WESTLe Monde - InternationalL’acteur Bill Cosby condamné à verser 19 millions de dollars pour agression sexuelle sur une femmeWESTABC News (AU) - Just InJury finds Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted woman in 1972WESTBBC News - WorldJury orders Cosby to pay $19m to ex-waitress after finding he abused her in 1972MEAl Jazeera - All