Bill Cosby was convicted by a California jury of sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger, a former waitress, in 1972.
A judge has ordered him to pay $19.25 million in damages. This is the latest case in a long line of legal troubles for the former star, who served three years in prison for assaulting Andrea Constand before being released less than five years ago.
Cosby was once called “America’s Dad” and was one of the richest television stars.
He made a huge fortune from The Cosby Show, commercials, comedy albums, and his Fat Albert project.
At his peak, he was worth between $300 and $400 million and collected expensive art and property with his wife, Camille.
Now, his money has greatly decreased, as reports say he is worth around $200 million, mostly in property and art, and he has had problems with taxes and mortgage payments.
Cosby’s history of abuse allegations goes back decades and more than 60 women have accused him of sexual assault.
The topic gained a lot of attention in 2014 when comedian Hannibal Buress mentioned it during a stand-up show.
Their cases gained renewed attention during the #MeToo movement, and some civil lawsuits against them are still ongoing.
This latest verdict adds another chapter to the fall of a once beloved star.
