Andrea Costand, who continued social contact with Cosby long after the event, asked him for a letter of recommendation in his capacity as a member of the university's board of directors, and settled with him out of court for around $10,000,000.
Yeah, this wasn't a racially-motivated legal hit job at all. That she was represented by Gloria Alred, a MeToo ambulance chaser, should've let the public know the outcome was already determined. The first trial failed so they tried again and, under more favorable social conditions, got their wish - an old pervert goes to jail for something pretty stupid, all things considered.
Goodrum Approved.