Bill Cosby sexually assaulted teen in 1970s, jury finds
By DW
25 June 2022 |
5:42 am
The entertainer had molested a 16-year-old in 1975 at the Playboy Mansion, according to a Los Angeles County jury. The victim, who is now 64, was awarded financial compensation.
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