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Judge denies Bill Cosby's request for new trial in LA

Created at 31 May · 6:45 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial following a jury's decision to hold him liable for $19 million in damages in a sex assault case.

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Key Numbers

$19 milliondamages awarded by jury

Who's Involved

Bill Cosby
subject of sex assault case and new trial request
L.A. County Superior Court judge
denied the request for a new trial

↳ Why This Matters

This decision follows a civil lawsuit where a jury found Bill Cosby liable for sexual assault, awarding significant damages. The denial of a new trial means the jury's verdict and the awarded damages will stand unless further appeals are successful.

Key facts

  • A judge denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial.
  • A jury found Cosby liable for $19 million in damages.
  • The case involved a sex assault claim.

This decision follows a civil lawsuit where a jury found Bill Cosby liable for sexual assault, awarding significant damages. The denial of a new trial means the jury's verdict and the awarded damages will stand unless further appeals are successful.

Frequently asked questions

A jury found Bill Cosby liable for sexual assault and awarded $19 million in damages.

Bill Cosby requested a new trial.

The judge denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial.

What Happens Next

01Bill Cosby may pursue further appeals.

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How It Developed

31 May · 6:10 PM
A judge denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial after a jury found him liable for $19 million in damages in a sex assault case.
Los Angeles Times via PiQSuite

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