A California jury has ruled that comedian Bill Cosby is liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman more than 50 years ago, adding another chapter to the long legal saga surrounding the once-dominant television star.

The verdict, delivered Monday in California, orders Cosby to pay $59.25 million in damages to Donna Motsinger, a former waitress who accused the comedian of assaulting her in 1972. Jurors awarded $17.5 million for past emotional trauma and another $1.75 million for future suffering. The panel also imposed $40 million in punitive damages.

Cosby’s legal team quickly signaled the fight is not over. His attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, said the defense plans to challenge the decision in court. In a statement to The Associated Press, Bonjean said the team was “disappointed by the verdict” and intends to file an appeal.

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