Bill Cosby found liable in 1972 sexual assault, must pay nearly $60M in damages
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her nearly $60 million.
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Bill Cosby sexually abused teen, civil jury finds
The jury awarded the victim, who is now 64-years-old, $500,000.
Jury weighs woman's claim that Bill Cosby sexually abused her in 1975
Closing arguments at the civil trial devolved into bizarre bickering over the video game Donkey Kong.
Bill Cosby accuser says he molested her at age 16 at Playboy Mansion
The civil trial represents one of the last remaining legal claims against Cosby after his Pennsylvania criminal conviction was thrown out.
Bill Cosby's lawyers upset over accuser's change in story
Plaintiff Judy Huth's attorneys said the change in her story came after research of archival evidence.
Prosecutors ask Supreme Court to review ruling that freed Bill Cosby
"This decision as it stands will have far-reaching negative consequences beyond Montgomery County and Pennsylvania," prosecutors said.
Bill Cosby accuser says he'll "never be innocent"
Baker-Kinney told "CBS This Morning" that she does not regret coming forward, even now.
Bill Cosby released from prison after court overturns conviction
Cosby, 83, was convicted of sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, a former Temple University employee, at his home in 2004.
Rikki Klieman on Bill Cosby trial
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the jury's deliberation process and questions so far in the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial and the defense's decision to call just a single witness.
Jury deliberates in Cosby trial
Jurors will begin their fifth hour of deliberations in the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial Tuesday morning. They asked about Cosby's 2005 deposition Monday night. Jurors wanted to re-examine the section where Cosby admitted to giving pills to accuser Andrea Constand. Jericka Duncan reports.
Cosby jury deliberation
Bill Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in his home in 2004. While more than 50 other women have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct, this is the only criminal case against him. Jericka Duncan reports.
Cosby's own words
The prosecution in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial cited depositions that Cosby gave in 2005 and 2006, admitting to getting at least seven prescriptions for Quaaludes in the 1970s. Cosby also said he fondled Andrea Constand after giving her half a Benadryl to relax. Jericka Duncan has more.
Bill Cosby sex assault trial
Andrea Constand, the key witness in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial, stood by her story over two days of cross-examination. Cosby's defense team tried to reveal inconsistencies in her account based on phone records. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case.
Andrea Constand tells her story
Andrea Constand, a former employee at Temple University, Bill Cosby's alma mater, testified in graphic detail Tuesday about the evening she alleges Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2004. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Bill Cosby sex assault trial
Day two of Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial begins Tuesday. Over the coming days, the prosecution will call accuser Andrea Constand and her mother, Gianna, to the stand. Cosby's defense team attacked Constand's character on the first day of the trial. The prosecution accused Cosby of using fame and power to take advantage of trusting young women. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Jury selection in Bill Cosby trial
Jury selection continues Tuesday in Bill Cosby's trial. Cosby was charged in 2015 with aggravated indecent assault against a Temple University employee in 2004. Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected from an especially large jury pool of about 3,000. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss key characteristics the defense and prosecution will be looking for in jurors and the impact jury selection could have on the trial's outcome.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments in Bill Cosby appeal
Cosby, 83, hopes to overturn his 2018 sex assault conviction because the judge let prosecutors call five other accusers who said Cosby mistreated them the same way he did his victim, Andrea Constand.
Bill Cosby agrees to settle 7 defamation cases, filings show
Women suing Cosby for defamation say he defamed them by branding them liars after they went public with allegations of sexual assault
Janice Dickinson on Cosby: "The rape is etched into my soul"
Dickinson, who accused Cosby of rape, says it left an indelible impact on her work and personal life
Stars and pundits react to Cosby sentencing
Some said Cosby's sentence of three to 10 years was not long enough
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years for 2004 sex assault
Judge rules Cosby is a "sexually violent predator" before 81-year-old comedian is sentenced for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004
Cosby's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame won't be removed
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said it "does not remove stars from the Walk of Fame" because they "are intended to be permanent"
Prosecutor wants Cosby sentenced to 5 to 10 years
The comedian's lawyer argued that Cosby is too old and frail to serve time behind bars for a 2004 sexual assault
Bill Cosby trial judge delivers defense 2 big victories
Tuesday's rulings came ahead of the second day of jury selection in suburban Philadelphia
Prosecutors vow Cosby retrial after jury deadlocks
District Attorney Kevin Steele vowed to put Cosby on trial a second time after jury failed to reach a verdict
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Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are demanding that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over remarks he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
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Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
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Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
Artist Jenny Saville on the body as landscape
The curious gaze of artist Jenny Saville upon the female body, including her own, has made her one of the most celebrated of modern British painters. She talks about her bold work, and about figurative painting as "communication of the unspoken."
Artist Jenny Saville on the body as landscape
The curious gaze of artist Jenny Saville upon the female body, including her own, has made her one of the most celebrated of modern British portrait painters. She talks with correspondent Elizabeth Palmer about figurative painting as "communication of the unspoken," and discusses her bold renderings of the female form.
Frankie Grande on starring in "Titaníque"
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Woman brings South Carolina town back to life
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Broadway star on role with Savannah Bananas
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Witness says D.C. shooting suspect "fell right at my feet"
A witness says the doors to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held were "wide open" when a gunman rushed toward the event.
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
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Meth worth $8.1 million found in shipment disguised as tiles
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Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
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Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost for a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 a gallon on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
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United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1
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Will the Fed cut rates? Here's what to expect at Wednesday's meeting.
The Federal Reserve is contending with rising inflation amid the war and a lackluster job market, along with the departure of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
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Florida to consider new House map to give GOP potential 24-4 advantage
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Judge allows Maurene Comey's lawsuit challenging her firing to proceed
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CBS News poll, analysis on CA voters' views of state's policies ahead of debate
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SPLC seeks disclosure of grand jury transcripts in criminal case
The Southern Poverty Law Center accused senior Justice Department officials of making "misleading" statements after indictment.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end deportation shield for Haitians, Syrians
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
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Tycoon's son offers home for "cocaine hippos" slated to be killed
Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he formally requested the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals.
U.K. police investigate another arson attack in north London
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United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1
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Colombia offers record bounty for man accused of ordering bomb attack
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Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer
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Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
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Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
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Saving the Venus fly trap
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
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FBI raids about 20 Minnesota daycare centers
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