Bill Cosby Faces Contempt for Unpaid Award

Bill Cosby has failed to pay any portion of the $59.25 million awarded to Donna Motsinger in March. Motsinger is now asking a judge to hold the 89-year-old comedian in contempt of court.

This action follows Cosby's alleged non-compliance with an October court order. The order mandated that Cosby provide verified answers about his assets within ten days and pay $1,560 in sanctions to Motsinger's lawyers. Motsinger states that no responses were served nor payment made by the October 19 deadline, nor since.

Cosby's legal team has cited his declining health, including legal blindness and mobility issues, in separate deposition matters. However, Motsinger's attorney asserts Cosby appeared alert during a November deposition.

The contempt request is pending, and no arrest warrant has been issued. A judge could order Cosby to show cause why he should not be held in contempt, potentially leading to his forced appearance and confinement until he complies with asset disclosure.