A Southern California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for sexual assault against Donna Motsinger dating back to 1972, awarding her over $19 million in damages. The verdict follows Motsinger’s 2023 lawsuit alleging Cosby drugged and raped her after a comedy show, claims Cosby’s defense disputed, and comes amid numerous other allegations against him. This civil case is separate from Cosby’s overturned 2018 criminal conviction, marking a significant development in ongoing legal battles over decades-old sexual abuse accusations.
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Temple University is mourning the sudden death of their acting president, JoAnne Epps, who passed away on Tuesday after becoming ill at a memorial service. University officials spoke highly of Epps, noting her “amazing ability to be the calming force in troubled waters and pull everyone together.” Temple is working to honor her legacy and her many contributions to the school.
Temple University is mourning the loss of its beloved acting president, JoAnne Epps, who passed away on Tuesday. She was known for her ability to bring people together and make every day at work enjoyable, and was appointed as Temple University’s acting president in 2018. University officials said that Epps “embodied everything that is great about Temple University” and President Richard M. Englert said that “her commitment to our students, faculty, staff, and alumni was unparalleled.” The university is planning a memorial service to honor her legacy.
A Temple University police officer was tragically killed in the line of duty Saturday night while responding to a robbery near the university's North Philadelphia campus. The officer was attempting to apprehend a suspect when he was shot and later pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital. This marks the first line-of-duty death in the history of the Temple University Police Department, and the university is providing counseling and support services to those affected.