Everybody knows this case is going nowhere. Kobe's defense knows it for a fact, they're not sweating so much. Pretty much what Jesseca said, the prosecution is just trying to find as much little dirt as possible to try and convince the court that there's still a chance for this case to go to trial. If I were Kobe, I'd give the accuser some money. I'm sure he's very upset with the traveling he had to go through flying from Eagle, Colorado to the Staples Center last season and missing some valuable playing time for the Lakers, and I'm sure he's just very frustrated with how this case is shaping up, even when it looks obvious this case is all but over. Kobe is already a rich man with tons of cash in the bank. Would he sweat it if he lost 5-10 million bucks on a civil suit?
^ nah i dont think Kobe should give her money.... if Kobe did give here money that would be like giving terrorists their ransom!!! she is obviously in it for the money and if she's gonna get what she wants then everybody is gonna start following her trend. the next thing you know athletes or rich people that had a sexual affair w/ someone might be going to court because of a rape charge. Kobe should take a stand!! people should know the law is not to be abused.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting yanix:</div><div class="quote_post">^ nah i dont think Kobe should give her money.... if Kobe did give here money that would be like giving terrorists their ransom!!!</div> Come on...Aren't we going a bit too far on that? LOL <div class="quote_poster">Quoting yanix:</div><div class="quote_post">she is obviously in it for the money and if she's gonna get what she wants then everybody is gonna start following her trend. the next thing you know athletes or rich people that had a sexual affair w/ someone might be going to court because of a rape charge. Kobe should take a stand!! people should know the law is not to be abused.</div> It is pretty obvious she's in for the money, but this case has been dragging on for over a year, and it was last July when he had that press conference admitting he cheated on his wife. Now it's late August, and we still have no clear direction to where this case is likely to head. I'm sure with all the jet lag from Eagle to Los Angeles, and the preliminary hearings he had to participate in, he wants this case to completely be ver so that he can go on with his daily life. So I'm positive that Kobe will bring out some of his finances. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting yanix:</div><div class="quote_post">the next thing you know athletes or rich people that had a sexual affair w/ someone might be going to court because of a rape charge.</div> Well, those athletes need to be careful, more aware of their surroundings and know exactly what they're getting themselves into. Because just like what TMac said last summer, NBA players or athletes from a general standpoint are targets, and one bad move you make could get you in serious trouble. So as long as you stick to your boundaries and priorities, and having a positive, logical mindset, nothing should happen to you.
He shouldn't give her jack. She already knows she has little chance of winning the trial so she filed the civil suit to, as someone already said, blackmail Kobe into giving her money. Basically, If Kobe knows he is innocent, he shouldn't give her jack. The trial is going in his favour anyways, why waste 5-10 millions dollars on some greedy girl who wrecked his image and wrecked his life for the past year? "She ain't gettin 5 cents". True Kobe fashion, he should stick with it.
well either way is good as long as Kobe is acquitted. and your right, he doesnt have much time left its almost the start of a new season and his not training yet....
Kobe is a competitor, on and off the court, giving in this late in the case would give him a bad reputation, which is not a positive to have when you are world class celebrity. Sure, he is frusturated with how the case is turning out and I'm sure he would like to get back to his normal life and play basketball. However, I'd rather fly from place, to place and know that my life might be secure, then give in.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sasha:</div><div class="quote_post">Kobe is a competitor, on and off the court, giving in this late in the case would give him a bad reputation, which is not a positive to have when you are world class celebrity. Sure, he is frusturated with how the case is turning out and I'm sure he would like to get back to his normal life and play basketball. However, I'd rather fly from place, to place and know that my life might be secure, then give in.</div> :beerchug:
well thinking back to another case going thats very big /cough micheal jackson, jackson settled and guess what this put in the minds of anybody with the chance t sue him with the same thing and he will dish out the doe apply the same thing, kobe settles. a year later front headlines KOBE BRYANT RAPE TRIAL 2 or something you know so probably best to get it beaten out and show your not supposed to do this to him
I dont think it should make a huge difference hopefully itsettles soon, if wer Kobe, I'd just give her 500,000 to just end it
For the people that said that Kobe should take a plea and give her money KB is not falling for her. A source has told Celebrity Justice that KB cut plea deal but KB didn?t take it. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Sources tell "CJ" Bryant made the decision to cut off discussions that would have had him pleading to a lesser charge which would have only given him probation. We're told prosecutors were open to the idea of Bryant pleading guilty to a misdemeanor, accompanied with some kind of apology letter, but Bryant didn't take the bait. Instead, he wants a full acquittal.</div> How reliable is the source who knows... Here's the site- http://celebrityjustice.warnerbros.com/news/0408/26a.html
The truth about the contamination. http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/08/26/b...case/index.html "Defense attorney Hal Haddon acknowledged there was some contamination found in the control blank, which is used to compare the DNA testing results from a sample, but said the samples themselves were not contaminated. The prosecution did not disagree with that statement, but contends contamination in the control blank could mean the samples were contaminated." Meaning that the control blank got contaminated, but not the actual samples. This whole motion has no merit. It's a loser. :thumbsdow
Since I spend a lot of time in the CourtTV board I will try to keep all of you imform on whats going on, Okay. Here are the latest from todays hearing from a correspondent that was in the court house in Eagle. - The hearing was half open and closed. The media were allowed for the open part, it was a first come thing. - Judge did no buy this at all and questioned the late filing, citing the year the DA had to test, the cross examination in June, the lateness of the hour. - Judge Terry granted a brief, but no hearing. --Hurlbert claimed that nobody even looked at any of the dna evidence until after the RSL ruling on August 3, which they had for months, and then the secret panel of dna experts whom he will not reveal claimed that there may be a problem and he has until the 31 to file a proper brief, and then the Defense can respond. - Jury questionaire will have around 80 question and it will be posted 8:30 Monday morning. - 650 Jurors are expected to show tomorrow. - There will be camera in the hallway, each media outlet can decide for themselves whether or not to show the Accuser. I wonder which media will will do this. I will try to keep all inform, I'll do my best. But if I don't is cause I got school and after it I can't get a hold of one until I get home.
Jesseca: You have done an Excellent job keeping track of the Kobe trial on here :thumbsup: .I Think you have a knack for being a Court Reporter,and/or Being a Lawyer someday for your career. In my opinon your'e one of the best posters on justbball.com :thumbsup: Keep up the good work on keeping Laker fans and NBA Fans up to date here. And on a side note here,I Think it was consentiual on her part and Kobe's,and Kobe shouldn't have to pay for what she wanted to begin with. Anyways keep up the good work.
hey has anyone read the thread in the NBA forum? Kobe and the AV seemed to have agreed to have the charges dropped. good news for Laker Fans!!
