Bill Cosby: Ex-Waitress Awarded €16.5M in Drugging & Assault Case

An American jury has awarded a former waitress, now 84 years old, over $19 million (16.4 million euros) in a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted by Bill Cosby decades ago, according to multiple reports.

The jury’s decision, reported by DeStentor.nl, ED.nl, AD.nl, and BN DeStem.nl, comes after the woman claimed she was assaulted in 1971. The lawsuit details allegations that Cosby drugged her with a pill before the assault.

The substantial damage award reflects the severity of the alleged harm and the length of time the woman has reportedly lived with the trauma. The case is one of several civil suits brought against Cosby in recent years following allegations of sexual assault spanning decades.

While Cosby has previously been convicted of aggravated indecent assault in a separate case, that conviction was later overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This civil case represents a continued effort by alleged victims to seek justice and accountability.

The jury’s verdict is a significant development in the ongoing legal fallout surrounding Cosby, and further details regarding the specifics of the case and potential appeals are expected to emerge.