# Bill Cosby accused of allegedly failing to pay $59M sexual assault damages: court docs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bill-cosby-accused-of-allegedly-failing-to-pay-59m-sexual-assault-damages-court-docs/
- Published: 2026-11-12T13:00:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T13:25:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bill-cosby-accused-allegedly-failing-pay-59m-sexual-assault-damages-court-docs
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Motsinger says Cosby has paid none of the $59.25 million award.
- She alleges he ignored an October order about his assets.
- A warrant could relate to failing to answer the court, not unpaid debt.

## Summary

Donna Motsinger, who accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting her in 1972, has asked a judge to hold him in contempt, saying he has paid none of the $59.25 million a jury awarded her. Her filing also says Cosby failed to comply with an October order to answer questions about his assets and pay $1,560 in legal sanctions.

The possible legal consequences relate to his alleged failure to answer those questions, rather than simply owing a civil debt. Lawyers quoted in the article say a judge could issue a warrant if Cosby ignores a court order to appear for an examination, and could confine him until he responds; enforcing a warrant could be difficult if he is outside California. The damages included $40 million in punitive damages, $17.5 million for past mental trauma and $1.75 million for future suffering.

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