Bill Cosby could face jail time after a woman who won a $19.25 million sexual assault judgment against him accused the disgraced comedian of refusing to pay.
Donna Motsinger is asking a judge to hold Cosby in contempt, claiming she has not received a “single penny” since a California jury found him liable in March.
According to court filings, Motsinger also alleges that Cosby ignored an Oct. 9 order requiring him to disclose financial information, including his bank accounts, assets and income. She is requesting five days in jail and a $1,000 fine for each violation, along with attorney fees. Her filing also seeks continued detention if Cosby refuses to comply.
“It has been 54 years to get justice,” she said after the verdict. “I know it’s not complete for the rest of the women, but I hope it helps them a little bit.”
Cosby, meanwhile, has previously claimed his finances have suffered following years of sexual misconduct allegations.
“My net worth has gone down like a submarine with no motor,” he stated, explaining that his entertainment career had largely stopped.
A judge has not yet ruled on Motsinger’s contempt request.
