Bill Cosby loses $60M civil suit. His manager defends 1972 assault, calling it "having a good time." Details on the verdict and shocking comments.
- March 29, 2026
AceShowbiz - Bill Cosby recently faced a significant legal defeat, losing a civil lawsuit brought by Donna Motsinger, who accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1972. In response to the verdict, Cosby’s former manager, Andrew Wyatt, made controversial comments defending the comedian’s behavior.
Wyatt appeared on TMZ Live to discuss the case and shockingly claimed that Bill Cosby was merely “having a good time” when he gave Quaaludes to women he was interested in. This defense came across as an attempt to downplay serious allegations of sexual assault, with Wyatt suggesting that other entertainers in the 1970s engaged in similar conduct.
The jury awarded Motsinger $60 million in damages after she testified that Cosby picked her up in a limousine, gave her a pill he said was aspirin, and then assaulted her while she was incapacitated. Court documents revealed that she woke up at home, nearly naked, with no memory of the events that took place. She was certain she had been drugged and raped.
Adding to the gravity of the accusations, Cosby’s own deposition testimony confirmed he obtained a prescription for Quaaludes from a gynecologist during a poker game and refilled it seven times. He admitted that the pills were intended to be given to women he was pursuing, yet he never took any himself.
Wyatt also claimed that many of Cosby’s accusers are motivated by a desire for “blood,” framing their pursuit of justice as a vendetta. This characterization sparked immediate pushback from the TMZ panel, who challenged Wyatt’s attempt to normalize and excuse predatory behavior under the guise of 1970s entertainment culture.
The evidence presented in court makes clear that the allegations against Bill Cosby are serious and backed by substantial proof. Despite his manager’s defense, the $60 million verdict highlights the ongoing repercussions of the sexual assault claims against the comedian, reaffirming the impact on his legacy and reputation.