Bryant accuser to consider dropping case

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    The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape will have to discuss with prosecutors whether she will go ahead with the criminal case because she fears the release of court documents about her sex life threatens her chance of getting a fair hearing, one of her lawyers said Wednesday.

    John Clune said his 20-year-old client will have to talk to prosecutors soon about that and will also consider whether to file a civil suit against the NBA star.


    Heres the link http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/bask...t.ap/index.html
     
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    Let me ask you guys something....

    Would it be better for Kobe's image if they went on with the case? I mean if she drops the case now, Kobe will still have that rapist stigma on him. He was let off without a trial, and thus his image remains serverly tarnished. If they go on with the case, and Kobe is found innocent, then he went through the whole process and perhaps regains some of his credibility...

    what do u think?
     
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    I dont think so because if she does drop the case it means she was lying and knew she was gonna lose and didnt want to waste time so both ways his credibility will be regained.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting notMuchgame:</div><div class="quote_post">Let me ask you guys something....

    Would it be better for Kobe's image if they went on with the case? I mean if she drops the case now, Kobe will still have that rapist stigma on him. He was let off without a trial, and thus his image remains serverly tarnished. If they go on with the case, and Kobe is found innocent, then he went through the whole process and perhaps regains some of his credibility...

    what do u think?</div>

    Credibility isn't worth risking 20 years to life in jail. Even if he was found innocent I'm sure there would be people saying he paid himself out of it with his expensive lawyers and such. I'd just be happy that it is all over, because even if he is likely to come out innocent, you're still putting your life in the hands of 12 jurors. To me, that isn't a risk worth taking.
     
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    ^I agree, he should just hope that she drops it even though his lawyers would probably destroy hers in court
     
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    Well, I do not believe she is making this stuff up. He may not be able to be convicted of rape, but he did something very close to rape if it wasn't rape. So, in my mind, his image is already tarnished and cannot be recovered. Don't worry, he will breath a sigh of relief if she decides not to go ahead with the trial. Then, she will file a civil suit which will result in a settlement of $$$$$ and the thing is over. We all knew that is what was going to happen from day 1. No big surprise. That is how the system works.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting dond:</div><div class="quote_post">Well, I do not believe she is making this stuff up. He may not be able to be convicted of rape, but he did something very close to rape if it wasn't rape. So, in my mind, his image is already tarnished and cannot be recovered. Don't worry, he will breath a sigh of relief if she decides not to go ahead with the trial. Then, she will file a civil suit which will result in a settlement of $$$$$ and the thing is over. We all knew that is what was going to happen from day 1. No big surprise. That is how the system works.</div>
    true so true but dont you guys think if that girl from florida come out of the wood works and shaq testifys that maybe that could help her in court.

    ANd what if shaq helped the girl financially. Man what a blow that would be to Kobe.

    But i just truly believe what goes around comes around and i think if kobe raped the girl he needs to go to jail pointblank period. I know money makes the world look as if it was a spinner rim but its not right to do whatever you want just because of money.

    I kinda would liek to see hsaq give the women some money so it could be a fair trial.

    But the shaq money thing is just s thought i just came up with while typing its not a rumor its nothing but a thought.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting notMuchgame:</div><div class="quote_post">Let me ask you guys something....

    Would it be better for Kobe's image if they went on with the case? I mean if she drops the case now, Kobe will still have that rapist stigma on him. He was let off without a trial, and thus his image remains serverly tarnished. If they go on with the case, and Kobe is found innocent, then he went through the whole process and perhaps regains some of his credibility...

    what do u think?</div>
    Great question. Here's what I think. Seeing as though she is dropping it DUE TO the realease of her past sex-life the little rapist thing surrongding him will lessen. I mean if she drops it due to the release of the evidence it means it's probable he didn't do it thus basically relieving him of the accusations.

    When it's all said and done his reputation will never be the same be it they continue with the case and he loses or wins or it's dropped.
     
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    ... why would Shaq support her with money? that makes absolutely no sense.. Yes Shaq and Kobe didn't like eachother but I know they didn't hate eachother to a point where Shaq would do something like that. Shaq even said during last season that he believed Kobe was innocent, and even if he really believed he did it he wouldn't get himself involved like that. Besides, if Kobe was found guilty against Shaq's support of the accuser, all that would do is hurt his name tremendously. He is still loved in L.A. even after the trade, supporting the accuser would do no good for him.. Again dumb to even think this.
     
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    if she was so worried about her sex history being let into the public, then she is obviously a slut that doesn't want her parents to know
     
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    That wasnt necessary KareemTheRush, there were better terms you could of used..but I do think if she drops it that it is obvious she lied about the whole thing and wanted some money from the case. As for it making Kobe look better as a person I still dont think much would change, he cheated his wife and got caught its that simple...he should of just stayed away, he should of been man enough to resist but he couldnt and that will always be with him.
     
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    Ya Kobe is most likely innocent. This girl is just trying to get some of his money. Kobe DID have sex with this women but he probably didnt rape her. Also I saw on TV they have found traces of other mens spooge on the girls panties. So what does that tell you?


    If I was Kobe I would thank the lord [​IMG] if she dropped the case. If she does he is incredibly lucky but He still would probably be innocent. She is just trying to get this famous basket ball stars money. Simple as that.
     
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    If the case is dropped, I think it helps Kobe's reputation tremendously. It means he is innocent of the charges, and details that would be mentioned during the trial would not be exposed to the public. The only reason people even have the trial in their head, is because the media covers it every single day. If the trial is dropped, we won't hear anymore about it, and most people will forget anything ever happened. There's an old phrase ... "out of site, out of mind."

    For example, look at Magic Johnson, he not only cheated on his wife, he contracted HIV from it. However, he's all over TV, radio, and has plenty of businesses and is a well respected citizen within his community despite his mistakes. Same goes for Michael Jordan and I imagine the same thing will happen with Kobe. He will likely hire a public relations person to clean up his image.
     
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    Some people think Magic doesnt really have HIV because he still looks really healthy..just some stuff I have heard..but that is a great example shape I never even thought about that..
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Kobe 8 Ball:</div><div class="quote_post">Some people think Magic doesnt really have HIV because he still looks really healthy..just some stuff I have heard..but that is a great example shape I never even thought about that..</div>
    A lot of people have HIV and live healthy. Magic has the benefit of being able to afford the treatment to keep the HIV under control and not have it escalate into AIDS.

    A few years down the road, "some people" will say Kobe never really raped the girl and she was lying. But everyone forgets both Kobe and Magic cheated on their wives.
     
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    kobe 8, i thought it was about the women that just came and said he gropped her not the current one, but still i think it would apply but her parents would already konw.
     
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    I think the settlement in a civil suit was what the woman was going for all along. She just didn't realize at the time that crying rape nets you a felony case, not a lawsuit.
     
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    (off-topic) debate

    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Phreeze:</div><div class="quote_post">... why would Shaq support her with money? that makes absolutely no sense.. Yes Shaq and Kobe didn't like eachother but I know they didn't hate eachother to a point where Shaq would do something like that. Shaq even said during last season that he believed Kobe was innocent, and even if he really believed he did it he wouldn't get himself involved like that. Besides, if Kobe was found guilty against Shaq's support of the accuser, all that would do is hurt his name tremendously. He is still loved in L.A. even after the trade, supporting the accuser would do no good for him.. Again dumb to even think this.</div>phreeze
    did you even read all of my post bud

    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">But the shaq money thing is just s thought i just came up with while typing its not a rumor its nothing but a thought.</div>
    opinions are like butholes dude eveyone has one yet no one really cares to see or hear them

    i mean we are hear to debate "Bryant accuser to consider dropping case'
    but we are not hear to slice up someone elses response to the topic at hand.

    Back on topic guys.
     
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    It really doesnt matter what she decides. Kobe is tainted no matter what. Its just the way it is.
     
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    I for one am one pissed Laker fan on hearing this news. Dropping the case because you're scared about your sex life being used in the court? Her attorneys going on Good Morning America saying that she can't even live a normal life anymore? She didn't expect this to happen? All I'm gonna say on this is if you're going to accuse Kobe Bryant of rape, you better proceed with your accusation and send it to trial. And if she takes her option of making it a civil case, and demands Kobe to give her about 5-10 million dollars, this proves all along that Kobe was innocent of false rape charges and it makes her out to be a golddigger. It's not official that this case is dropped, but the way I see it, this will soon be over with, Kobe will have this nonsense over with, and he'll be back to playing with the Lakers fulltime.
     
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