<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">DENVER - Kobe Bryant?s attorneys have subpoenaed his accuser to appear in district court next week, NBC News reported Wednesday, citing a well-placed Eagle County source, but her attorneys are expected to file a motion to prevent her from testifying. Bryant's defense team tried to have the accuser testify at the preliminary hearing last October, but the judge presiding over the case at the time ruled she did not have to appear. State Judge Terry Ruckriegle said Tuesday that attorneys should be prepared during the two-day hearing that begins Monday to discuss whether the accuser's sexual history is relevant to the basketball star's sexual assault trial. Under Colorado?s rape-shield law, Bryant?s attorneys would be able to present evidence about the alleged victim?s sexual past only if the judge determines it is relevant. The judge said he has reviewed information submitted by Bryant?s attorneys and believes it is enough to justify a hearing. To determine whether the information is relevant, he said, he will need to hear specific evidence about the woman?s sexual activity.</div> Full Story I think the defense has every ethical right to call the alleged victim to appear and testify in court so that the accused can confront her. It'd be bullsh*t for someone to be able to make accusations, file charges, and then have nothing more to do with the case and not face any consequences.
Well Colorado has rape shield laws, but knowing her background, and her reputation for being "friendly", I think they should make her testify.
