Why are Motsinger's lawyers urging a judge to reject Cosby's request?

Motsinger's lawyers are urging the judge to reject Cosby's requests because his motion to overturn the verdict was filed seven days late and he is attempting to re-argue issues already decided against him.

What was the jury's decision regarding Bill Cosby and Andrea Motsinger?

A jury found Cosby liable for sexually assaulting Motsinger and awarded her nearly $60 million in total damages.

What were Cosby's arguments for a new trial?

Cosby claimed he was not allowed to properly defend himself at trial and that his legal team faced challenges introducing certain evidence.

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Cosby's Legal Gamble Fails: Verdict Stands

22 Apr

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Summary

Cosby's motion to overturn jury verdict filed seven days late.
Judge urged to reject Cosby's bid for new trial.
Jury found Cosby liable for sexual assault, awarding nearly $60M.

Cosby's Legal Gamble Fails: Verdict Stands

Legal efforts by Bill Cosby to overturn a jury's verdict in favor of accuser Andrea Motsinger have been met with strong opposition. Motsinger and her attorneys are urging a judge to reject Cosby's requests to either throw out the jury's decision or grant him a new trial.

Court documents reveal that Motsinger's lawyers assert Cosby's motion to dismiss the verdict should be immediately rejected as it was submitted seven days past the deadline. Even if considered, they argue Cosby is attempting to relitigate points already lost, including constitutional challenges to California's sexual abuse revival law.

Furthermore, Cosby's claims of being unable to defend himself properly are contested by Motsinger's legal team. They state his own attorneys failed to depose key witnesses regarding a handwritten note intended as evidence. His argument about financial hardship is also challenged, as he allegedly delayed providing financial records before complaining about the jury's damages award.