Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby testified under oath for several hours on Friday in response to a civil case brought by a woman who accused him of sexually abusing her.

Lawyer Gloria Allred, who represents Judy Huth, said her client would seek a second deposition – giving out-of-court evidence – of Mr Cosby on Thursday.

Ms Allred added that a judge would decide in December if either testimony could be made public.

Mr Cosby, 78, has previously said Ms Huth’s claims are “absolutely false”.

Ms Huth has accused the former Cosby Show star of forcing her to perform a sex act at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles in 1974 when she was aged 15.

It was the first time the veteran comedian has testified under oath since dozens of women came forward with accusations of sexual abuse, many of which are historic claims.

Mr Cosby has never faced criminal charges over the allegations which he has denied.

He also faces two other cases: a defamation case brought by three women who claim he abused them decades ago and a civil case filed last Tuesday by a model who alleges he drugged and sexually assaulted her.

In relation to the defamation case, a federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday ruled it could go ahead.

(BBC)