Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos

By ANDREW DALTON
August 25, 2022

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow was awarded $16 million as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday against Los Angeles County for deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA star, his 13-year-old daughter and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash.

The nine jurors unanimously agreed with Vanessa Bryant and her attorneys that the photos invaded her privacy and caused emotional distress. She cried quietly as it was read.

The jury deliberated 4 1/2 hours before reaching the verdict on Kobe Bryant Day, which is celebrated in LA on Aug. 24 because it represents his jersey numbers — 8 and 24 — and is the day after his birthday. He would have turned 44 on Tuesday.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/kobe-bryant-nba-entertainment-sports-los-angeles-f27ec0b1302807531ab05d089acb2981

[The Unmitigated Gall]

1. Good for her.

[hlthe2b]

2. She and apparently the family of another victim were caused to suffer unforgiveably over and above

the tragedy.

I just wish the $$ damages were not coming from the taxpayers. There is no other way to send a message in these cases, certainly. I do feel better that she will likely put some of that money to use in a worthy charitable effort. I do hope she can focus on those efforts to ease her overwhelming loss.

[whistler162]

3. Hope that goes to help the

families of the crew and other passengers that were killed when Mr. Bryant forced his ill-fated helicopter trip!

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4. Just as disturbing is that there are so many people who want to see such things.

Why?