Kobe Bryant Case Dismissed

[wizard]

Whether you're a sports fan or not chances are you've already heard the news: Rape charges against Kobe Bryant have been dropped.

Yep, happened a couple of hours ago and I, being such a big Kobe/Lakers fan, could not be happier :hugegrin: .

This thread does not belong in the Ordered Forum because I am not asking for serious responses, I simply wanted to let you guys know and if you have something to say about it (serious or not), go right ahead.

[Ryall]

yeah!! I just moved from Cali to Chicago, so there isnt as much press here about the case, glad to hear he ducked the whore who wanted his money!

peace

[DariusMonsef]

Yay! One more athlete who promotes infidelity and taking advantage of women is free!!! Yay!!

[love police]

i wonder how much she got paid.

[wizard]

yeah!! I just moved from Cali to Chicago, so there isnt as much press here about the case, glad to hear he ducked the ***** who wanted his money!

peaceActually, he's not going to do any time, but a Civil Suit (I believe it's called) is there... which means she will get some money from him. But I am not saying that that was her intention all along, I'm trying to be fair.

[DariusMonsef]

I hope his wife dumps his butt now. Hope you didn't need that 30 million dollars Kobe. Man is some skanky girl really worth that price??

[.soulty]

thats good news for the lakers organisation. cant wait for the new season!! :beam:

[Krilnon]

I saw that a couple hours ago too, while looking for more information on something else.

[FlashPlaya]

Go Lake Show!!!!!!

[RussianBeer]

Yay! One more athlete who promotes infidelity and taking advantage of women is free!!! Yay!!

Cmon Ethan, as an overpaid proffesional athlete its his job to give us scandals and lawsuit entertainment.

[DariusMonsef]

I know what was I thinking. Sorry go back to the regularly scheduled support of a truely admired role model.

[B3NKobe]

I always thought he was innocent - Kobe has been my faviorite NBA player for 5 years now, and when I first heard about the rape allegations I always thought to myself that he didnt do it. And now finally the case has been dropped and my day has gotten alot better.

2005 NBA Season - Kobe will domminate - MVP as well.... I HOPE

IM JUST SOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY

[wizard]

The case being dropped doesn't exactly mean that he didn't do it... still, I could not be happier :pleased: .

[DariusMonsef]

Wizard... that is a very odd statement.

[wizard]

How's that?

[my3brs]

Cool

[DariusMonsef]

Basically you said.. well he could still be a rapist but I'm happy he's free!

[wizard]

Lol... actually that's exactly what I said. ;)

But I said it from a Lakers fan point of view.

[RabBell]

just goes to show money can buy everything...car, house, respect, freedom...everything except love apparently ;)

[DariusMonsef]

Wizard... where do you live?

[pom]

So what happened exactly? Did she drop the charges or was he found not guilty of charges? :h:

[[Legoman]]

She changed her mind about testifying in court, for whatever reason(behind the scenes agreements I would guess) but the civil lawsuit will go ahead. I don't know what to make of this quote, not knowing the details

"I want to apologise to her for my behaviour that night and for the consequences she has suffered in the past year," said Mr Bryant in a statement issued after the case.

"Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognise now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did."

[pom]

Aaaaaaaawww. He's such a good boy :love:

[DariusMonsef]

I hope that was sarcasm.

[pom]

Aaaaaaaawww. He's such a good boy :love:

[RabBell]

Originally Posted by Kobe Bryant
"I want to apologise to her for my behaviour that night and for the consequences she has suffered in the past year," said Mr Bryant in a statement issued after the case.

"Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognise now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did."

translation: I raped her and paid her off cause I'm a coward. Such a coward in fact I couldn't apologise to her in person instead having to release this statement

did this idiot really think releasing a statement would help this girl or even show him in a better light. If anything it's done the exact opposite.

[RussianBeer]

Lol... actually that's exactly what I said. ;)

But I said it from a Lakers fan point of view.
OHHHHH! thats why!

Now it all makes sence!!

I was thinking, who would support rape!? But now that you said that your a lakers fan ofcourse that's ok!!

:huh:

Wizard, you need to give up watching tv for a couple of years.

[pom]

On the other hand, she might totally be after his money, for all I know. I mean, it's not like it never happened before, right? Or maybe it's just in the movies :h:

[garyzero]

Sounds like you will be paying Wizard a little visit? Let me know what happens.




Wizard... where do you live?

[Maizoon]

No one knows what happened in that hotel room, so why do you assume rape. It could be all about her lusting after his $$...the guy is loaded after all and calling wolf in the form rape is a fairly easy way to get it. I mean...if I just got raped, I wouldnt go sleep with someone else right afterwards, thats for **** sure. I think she backed out of testifying because there whole case was on thin ice from the get go.

[kirupa]

I am glad that Kobe got out, for his accuser's credibility is shaky. If she did sleep with other people after Kobe's supposed rape, then she is the one that has issues. Either way, he cheated on his wife. Way to set a good example to the millions of impressionable fans! :ogre:

EDIT: Rabbell - just read your now deleted post. I agree. If he did rape her, then he should pay the consequences for it. I just don't think that he raped her, but I'm only speculating.

[firegambler]

Yeah, a man who has (most probably) raped a woman and betrayed his wife!

Where can I join his fan club?

[RabBell]

EDIT: Rabbell - just read your now deleted post. I agree. If he did rape her, then he should pay the consequences for it. I just don't think that he raped her, but I'm only speculating.

yeah I deleted it cause admittedly I don't know to much about the case so I shouldn't probaby say anything........except I think he did it.

[mjULTRA]

she did sleep with other people after Kobe's supposed rape, then she is the one that has issues.

To me, this gave the whole case away... What kind of chick gets raped, and then goes out and has sex with other guys, BEFORE going to the authorities?? If you guessed 'Lying Money-Grubbing Slut', than you won!!

[wizard]

This thread has grown a little bit since yesterday... and no, no one's going to be paying me any visits. :ne:

Whether he did it or not it doesn't matter now, because it's all over.
I am simply looking forward to the season and am not looking back at what Kobe might've done off the court.

I am a Kobe Bryant fan, but even more I am a Lakers fan ;) .

Give up watching tv? That's what the off-season is for.

[DDD]

What sux is that he had to submit a written apology basically saying he raped her. On the other hand he had too much money to go to jail. And the public ridicule and death threats. I would have dropped the charges too. Not to mention the DA/Clerks made sure there would never be a fair trial. I believe in innocent until guilty, but I really dont feel like the justice system was full intact on this one. Anyway I am glad he is out in the clear I want to see the Shaq-less Lakers get ripped, with the "so-called" next Jordan.

[wizard]

Lol, Laker-haters make me laugh :lol:

Win or lose, they're still my team... that apology was strange, and like many people are saying, very carefully written.

I haven't heard people call Kobe the "next Jordan" in a while, but if he excells (sp?) this upcoming season then expect to hear that again.

[DDD]

Dont feel bad wizard, I am a Detroit Piston fan and had to wait 10+ years to stick my chest out again. And we also had the next Jordan for a minute. I hope Kobe does well.

[wizard]

I don't feel bad at all... and I too hope Kobe does well.

Back to topic: I heard that by Colorado law, the accuser can only receive about $750,000. Which is still a nice amount but nowhere near what people were predicting.

[DDD]

I think that is for court appointed sanctions. But between plaintiff and defendant any agreement can be made. Which I am pretty sure will be way beyond that amount. But we will never know. It will be the famous "un-disclosed amount". The thing that pisses me off about cases like this. A normal Joe would have been locked under the jail. Heck even a dude with big money just not the celeb status would have been locked under the jail. I think celebrities get a little too much leniency.

[DariusMonsef]

I'm not a Laker hater. My family is from Portland and I'm a Trailblazer fan at heart (from the ol days with cliff), so I guess by default that makes me a laker - hater :P

I was asking where you live so we might meet up some day, not so I can "pay you a visit."

[replode]

They are saying that the prosecution cost the taxpayers of colorado an estimated $300,000. If that is truly the case, then I have absolutely no respect for the girl. I agree that she knew she was on thin ice, and this is her last resort to gain some money (through a civil suit). Im not saying Bryant is innocent, im not saying he's guilty. but the recent actions of the "victim" are leaning more towards not guilty.

[DDD]

They are saying that the prosecution cost the taxpayers of colorado an estimated $300,000. If that is truly the case, then I have absolutely no respect for the girl. I agree that she knew she was on thin ice, and this is her last resort to gain some money (through a civil suit). Im not saying Bryant is innocent, im not saying he's guilty. but the recent actions of the "victim" are leaning more towards not guilty.

I can only imagine the mental anguish she would face on the stand especially with cameras and stuff there. You have to try to put yoursefl in her shoes. If she was indeed raped, it would be like living the ordeal over and over again. And the lawyers would no doubt degrade her, belittle her and all around tear her apart. Even if she was telling the truth they could paint her a liar. I dont blame her for stepping down because she would be forced to testify. Honestly I would have done the same thing. It is an emotional and mind thing on her behalf (I imagine). Not a go out and get money deal. She actually jeopardized her civil suit by doing it this way, so I doubt its about money. But we will never know. Justice was circumvented from the start on this case.

[wizard]

I'm not a Laker hater. My family is from Portland and I'm a Trailblazer fan at heart (from the ol days with cliff), so I guess by default that makes me a laker - hater :PNo, I wasn't referring to you... that was aimed at 3D's previous post.

Oh and I live in North L.A. County, but honestly, I have no intentions of meeting up with people from the forums. I like to keep the two (forums & real life) apart... don't ask me why cause I don't think I have an anwer for that. :P
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There's also speculation that he (Kobe) might've already paid her. I don't know... we'll have to wait and see.

[RabBell]

"Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognise now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did."

How the hell can you be having sex with someone and you don't both have the same thought on whether this is consensual or not :huh:

[hey_suburbia]

Kobe Bryant Accuser
Katelyn Kristine Faber (On the Left)
http://www.fast.info/pix/caitlin_1.jpg

[mjULTRA]

Katelyn Kristine Faber, 19 years old

0817 Brush Creek Ct.

Eagle, CO 81631

(970) 328-6652

email: fabe5088@blue.unco.edu

[wizard]

Lol, what the hell is this? :lol:

Now wait a minute, we (forums) wouldn't get in trouble for posting this would we? :ne:

Anyway, I don't think that's her in the picture but then again I really don't have anything to go by...

[SlowRoasted]

the minute i hear she had sex with other guys hours before kobe i knew she wouldnt win the case.

[UnderØath]

hahaha. dam kobe got her and got away with it?? he does have game lol. but seriously that is good news i like kobe hes real good. not soo up on the lakers though haha but thats ok.