Merged Thread: Kobe Bryant - Sexual Predator?
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"If convicted, Bryant could face up to life in prison."
Way to dramatize it, fucking idiots. I don't know about all this rape shit, but thats not what he's being charged with. Grabbing someone's ass is sexual assault, learn the charge before you go making coments like that. Get off the mans nuts and we'll see if he did it, or if it's some stupid ass bitch trying to get some green. CZAR do you even know what assault is? You don't even have to touch someone to get charged with that.
Way to dramatize it, fucking idiots. I don't know about all this rape shit, but thats not what he's being charged with. Grabbing someone's ass is sexual assault, learn the charge before you go making coments like that. Get off the mans nuts and we'll see if he did it, or if it's some stupid ass bitch trying to get some green. CZAR do you even know what assault is? You don't even have to touch someone to get charged with that.
Damn I know it must hurt nitro, but dont take your anger out on me!! I watched the whole thing, and the guy said what he is bein charged for is basically rape, when asked that question!! They have physical evidence so no he didnt just grab her ass!! Do u know what rape means?? I luv this shit!! Come on and cry some more for me, and lash out all your anger against me!! This is funy, u aint got shit to say now!! Fuck that rapist bitch Ko-Me!! Hahaha!!! GOT EM!!!
Well...now he admits to sleeping with her.
D.A. Files Felony Sexual Assault Charge Against Kobe Bryant
EAGLE, Colo. -- Kobe Bryant was charged today with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman who worked at a resort where he was staying at the end of June.
After a two-week investigation, Dist. Atty. Mark Hurlbert said at a 2 p.m. news conference that Bryant is being charged with one count of sexual assault, a Class 3 felony.
If convicted of the charges, Bryant could face four years to life in prison, or probation for 20 years to life.
Hurlbert said the decision to charge Bryant was not an easy one, but that his office felt the evidence was strong enough to prove the charges in court. He refused to comment on the facts of the case. He also asked the media to respect the privacy of the alleged victim.
"After reviewing, after looking at the testimonials and the physical evidence, I feel I can prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt," he said.
In a statement CNN read on the air, Bryant, who is married and had his first child this year, said he had committed adultery with his accuser, but had not committed any crime.
"I am innocent of the charges," the statement read. "I did not assault that woman. I made the mistake of adultery, and I have to answer to my wife and God for that … Nothing that happened was against the will of the woman."
"I have so much to live for, and not just the contracts or money," the statement went on. "I will fight for [my family]."
Bryant's wife also released a statement, CNN reported.
"I know my husband has made a mistake, the mistake of adultery, and we will have to deal with that in our marriage. I know he did not commit a crime," Vanessa's statement read.
The woman was informed of the D.A.'s decision on Thursday, the Vail Daily reported today. The newspaper also wrote that Georgetown attorney Rob Wheeler, a former prosecutor with the district attorney's office, was retained by the alleged victim's family.
In the past two weeks, Hurlbert has evaluated crime lab evidence and witness statements and interviewed Bryant's accuser, a longtime local resident who said the 24-year-old Laker star assaulted her and held her against her will in a room at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera in Edwards on the night of June 30.
The defendant's next court date is Aug. 6. He will be required to appear because it is a bond appearance case.
If convicted of the charges, Bryant, a five-time NBA all-star who has helped the Lakers win three championships, is subject to a jail term.
During the investigation, Bryant and his attorney, Denver-based Pamela Mackey, have maintained his innocence. "When everything comes clean, it will all be fine, you'll see," Bryant said in an interview with the Times on July 12. "You know I would never do anything like that."
Mackey will comment on the charges at a news conference in Los Angeles at 3 p.m. today.
Bryant was in Colorado for arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, a procedure performed at a clinic in Vail on the morning of July 1. Later that day, his accuser reported the alleged assault to the Eagle County Sheriff's Department.
Bryant was arrested three days later on suspicion of felony sexual assault and imprisonment, but was released on bond.
Hurlbert's deliberate evaluation of the case has generated significant local and national debate. Friends and neighbors of the woman have defended her claims against an athlete whose public reputation until this month was spotless.
"I believe her," said Renee Scriver, who coached Bryant's accuser in cheerleading and whose daughter is a close friend of the alleged victim. "She's a good kid, always respectful, honest - a good person."
Bryant, who is among the most talented and popular players in the NBA, has received the support of his teammates and Laker management, who have said a sexual assault would be "completely out of character."
D.A. Files Felony Sexual Assault Charge Against Kobe Bryant
EAGLE, Colo. -- Kobe Bryant was charged today with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman who worked at a resort where he was staying at the end of June.
After a two-week investigation, Dist. Atty. Mark Hurlbert said at a 2 p.m. news conference that Bryant is being charged with one count of sexual assault, a Class 3 felony.
If convicted of the charges, Bryant could face four years to life in prison, or probation for 20 years to life.
Hurlbert said the decision to charge Bryant was not an easy one, but that his office felt the evidence was strong enough to prove the charges in court. He refused to comment on the facts of the case. He also asked the media to respect the privacy of the alleged victim.
"After reviewing, after looking at the testimonials and the physical evidence, I feel I can prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt," he said.
In a statement CNN read on the air, Bryant, who is married and had his first child this year, said he had committed adultery with his accuser, but had not committed any crime.
"I am innocent of the charges," the statement read. "I did not assault that woman. I made the mistake of adultery, and I have to answer to my wife and God for that … Nothing that happened was against the will of the woman."
"I have so much to live for, and not just the contracts or money," the statement went on. "I will fight for [my family]."
Bryant's wife also released a statement, CNN reported.
"I know my husband has made a mistake, the mistake of adultery, and we will have to deal with that in our marriage. I know he did not commit a crime," Vanessa's statement read.
The woman was informed of the D.A.'s decision on Thursday, the Vail Daily reported today. The newspaper also wrote that Georgetown attorney Rob Wheeler, a former prosecutor with the district attorney's office, was retained by the alleged victim's family.
In the past two weeks, Hurlbert has evaluated crime lab evidence and witness statements and interviewed Bryant's accuser, a longtime local resident who said the 24-year-old Laker star assaulted her and held her against her will in a room at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera in Edwards on the night of June 30.
The defendant's next court date is Aug. 6. He will be required to appear because it is a bond appearance case.
If convicted of the charges, Bryant, a five-time NBA all-star who has helped the Lakers win three championships, is subject to a jail term.
During the investigation, Bryant and his attorney, Denver-based Pamela Mackey, have maintained his innocence. "When everything comes clean, it will all be fine, you'll see," Bryant said in an interview with the Times on July 12. "You know I would never do anything like that."
Mackey will comment on the charges at a news conference in Los Angeles at 3 p.m. today.
Bryant was in Colorado for arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, a procedure performed at a clinic in Vail on the morning of July 1. Later that day, his accuser reported the alleged assault to the Eagle County Sheriff's Department.
Bryant was arrested three days later on suspicion of felony sexual assault and imprisonment, but was released on bond.
Hurlbert's deliberate evaluation of the case has generated significant local and national debate. Friends and neighbors of the woman have defended her claims against an athlete whose public reputation until this month was spotless.
"I believe her," said Renee Scriver, who coached Bryant's accuser in cheerleading and whose daughter is a close friend of the alleged victim. "She's a good kid, always respectful, honest - a good person."
Bryant, who is among the most talented and popular players in the NBA, has received the support of his teammates and Laker management, who have said a sexual assault would be "completely out of character."
Im going to retract my previous statement. First of all, yes I do know what rape is, lets not be childish. I am going to retract the statement where I said he was not being convicted of rape. I didn't know he was getting charged with a class 3 felony of sexual assault, which is in fact, rape. There is no crying here bro, this is the mans personal life which I am not too concerned with. If he gets convicted with rape however, I will look at him in an entirely different way, including his on-court presence. What will more then likely happen, is he will plead guilty to some lesser charge, and get 5 years probation amongst other non-jail punishments. Most importantly, the girl will walk out with a hefty sum of money, which is terribly convenient for her and her lawyer. If he pleads innocent, and is found guilty, then he deserves whats coming to him.
MeloTrauma: Nope, he's got some of the best lawyers in the United States. They talked about them breifly; they are some elite Denver based law firm. They have successfully defended many high-profile cases and celebrities. They are the ones that got the parents of JonBenet Ramsey off of murder. They talked about some of the other cases they have done, and Kobe has to feel good about who he has in his defense. Im sure it cost him more then most of us will see in 5 years, but for him im sure it's worth it.
Shit most if not all athletes probably cheat on their wifes. I mean we are men!! But rapin hoes is anotha story!! Hahaha!! Jordan never raped no one, and was never accused of it!! STop tryin to make anotha Ko-Me/Jordan comparison, cause rape aint one of them!! Hahahaahah!!! And no they aint alike, Ko-Me just wants to be like Mike, but this time went over board!! Hahaha!!! GOT EM!!!
I dont know man, they were interviewing some Colorado residents, and without even knowing the details they all seemed to think he did it anyway. Now I know they aint the jury, but white folks in Colorado is straight racist. My girlfriends sister lives there and she is always expieiriencing racism. I think theyre gonna make Kobe an example.