Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault and ordered to pay $59.25m in damages - The Guardian

A jury found Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault and ordered him to pay $59.25 million in damages, marking a significant legal reckoning for the entertainer whose career collapsed following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The verdict represents one of the most prominent #MeToo-era convictions against a major public figure who had long denied wrongdoing and maintained his innocence. Cosby, once celebrated as "America's Dad" for his role on "The Cosby Show," faced a civil lawsuit from an accuser whose case proceeded despite the comedian's prior criminal conviction being overturned on procedural grounds. The substantial damages award underscores the legal jeopardy Cosby continues to face and serves as a stark consequence for behavior documented across decades of allegations from dozens of women. This verdict closes a chapter in one of entertainment's most dramatic downfalls, though Cosby has signaled intent to appeal the judgment.