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A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her $59.25 million in total damages (comprising $17.5 million in past damages and $1.75 million for future damages) plus $40 million in punitive damages in a second phase. Cosby’s attorney said they’ll appeal; Motsinger said the verdict brings accountability after more than 50 years.
A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding a total of $59.25 million: $17.5 million in past damages, $1.75 million for future damages, and $40 million in punitive damages, after a two-week Santa Monica trial. Cosby’s lawyers said they will appeal. Motsinger described finally being heard after decades, as the case adds to the wave of #MeToo-era scrutiny surrounding Cosby and parallels earlier lawsuits and his overturned Pennsylvania conviction.
A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for sexual assault against Donna Motsinger and awarded about $19.25 million in compensatory damages, with punitive damages to be decided later; Cosby plans to appeal amid a long history of allegations and changes to California’s statutes of limitations that enabled the suit.
A California jury awarded Donna Motsinger $19 million in a civil case accusing Bill Cosby of drugging and raping her in 1972; Cosby says the encounter was consensual, and the verdict also included punitive damages.
Kevin Spacey settled with three men who sued him over alleged sexual assaults spanning 2000–2013, avoiding a London civil trial that had been scheduled for October. Spacey denies all allegations and was previously acquitted in a UK criminal case in 2023; settlement terms were not disclosed. One accuser, Ruari Cannon, publicly described a 2013 groping, and another plaintiff who had filed a 2022 civil case had that matter paused during Spacey’s criminal proceedings.
Kevin Spacey testified in a California civil trial over an insurance claim tied to the House of Cards hiatus, confirming a 2017 diagnosis of “sexual compulsive behavior” after voluntary rehab at The Meadows. He read the psychiatric summary aloud, said there was no medical basis to challenge the diagnosis, and defended the treatment aimed at addressing sexual behavior and boundaries, while disputing certain doctors’ notes. The case pits Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company against Spacey’s former show's production company over coverage and losses, with Spacey having previously been involved in arbitration that led to a $31 million payment (reduced in a later settlement) in exchange for medical records and testimony.
A jury awarded $10 million to Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot and seriously wounded by a 6-year-old student in 2023, after her lawsuit accused a school administrator of gross negligence for ignoring warnings about the student's violent behavior and potential weapon, leading to her injuries and ongoing disability.
A jury awarded $10 million to Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner, shot by a 6-year-old student, in a civil case against an assistant principal for failing to act on safety concerns, potentially setting a precedent for liability in school shootings.
A teacher, Abby Zwerner, is suing for $40 million after being shot by her 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia, with the trial highlighting alleged negligence by school staff and the circumstances leading to the incident, including the student's access to a firearm brought from home.
The civil trial against the Los Angeles Angels alleges the team failed to follow its drug policies and ignored signs of drug abuse, contributing to the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs from a fentanyl overdose in 2019, with the family seeking $118 million in damages.
A jury cleared rapper Cardi B of assault and related claims in a civil trial where she was accused of attacking a security guard in 2018, with the court finding insufficient evidence to prove assault, negligence, or emotional distress.
Cardi B testified in a civil lawsuit where she is accused of assaulting a security guard in 2018, denying the allegations and claiming the guard sought a payout. Witnesses, including a doctor and receptionist, supported her account, stating they did not see her hit the guard, while the guard described aggressive behavior. The trial continues with Cardi B defending her innocence amid detailed courtroom testimonies.
Rapper Cardi B testified in a civil trial denying assault against a security guard, but her animated reactions and bizarre questions about her wigs and nails during the testimony have gone viral online, drawing significant attention to the case.
Conor McGregor has expressed regret over his infidelity but plans to appeal a civil trial verdict that found him liable for sexual assault, resulting in damages of approximately $258,440. McGregor maintains the encounter was consensual and has vowed to focus on his future, including a return to fighting. The UFC has not commented on the verdict, and McGregor has faced fallout, including being dropped from a video game marketing campaign.
Conor McGregor expressed regret after a jury found him liable for sexually assaulting a woman in a civil trial, though he maintains his innocence and plans to appeal the decision. The jury awarded $250,000 in damages to the victim, Nikita Hand. McGregor acknowledged his mistakes, particularly cheating on his fiancée, but insists the encounter was consensual. Following the verdict, IO Interactive removed McGregor's character from the "Hitman" video game series. The UFC and Dana White have not commented on the ruling.