Kobe Bryant Faces Sexual Assault Charge In Colorado
Kobe Bryant, the all-star forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, was arrested on charge of sexual assault, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office said Sunday.
A woman went to sheriff's deputies on July 1 and told investigators that she was sexually assaulted by Bryant in a hotel in the Edwards area of Eagle County the night before.
Upon review of interviews and physical evidence, investigators met with the District Attorney's Office and concluded they had enough evidence to charge Bryant with felony sexual assault.
During the investigation, Bryant, 24, was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office said.
Bryant voluntarily complied with the arrest warrant by turning himself in to the sheriff's office in Eagle. He posted a $25,000 bond on July 4.
The case has since been sealed by a judge.
Byrant, who has helped lead the Lakers to three National Basketball Association titles in a row, lives in Los Angeles with his wife of three years, Vanessa Laine, and young daughter, Natalia.
Kobe Bryant, the all-star forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, was arrested on charge of sexual assault, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office said Sunday.
A woman went to sheriff's deputies on July 1 and told investigators that she was sexually assaulted by Bryant in a hotel in the Edwards area of Eagle County the night before.
Upon review of interviews and physical evidence, investigators met with the District Attorney's Office and concluded they had enough evidence to charge Bryant with felony sexual assault.
During the investigation, Bryant, 24, was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office said.
Bryant voluntarily complied with the arrest warrant by turning himself in to the sheriff's office in Eagle. He posted a $25,000 bond on July 4.
The case has since been sealed by a judge.
Byrant, who has helped lead the Lakers to three National Basketball Association titles in a row, lives in Los Angeles with his wife of three years, Vanessa Laine, and young daughter, Natalia.
hungover - ya beat me to it. i'd be shocked if this charge sticks. what surprises me here is that kobe usually travels with bodyguards and i can't believe he didn't have any here.
a few years ago he came to a cal state fullerton home game with his wife and was flanked by bodyguards on either side.
when all is said and done - nothing will come of this.
a few years ago he came to a cal state fullerton home game with his wife and was flanked by bodyguards on either side.
when all is said and done - nothing will come of this.
Lakers star posted $25,000 bond
ESPN.com news services
EAGLE, Colo. -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has posted a $25,000 bond in Eagle on a felony count of sexual assault and has been released, according to the Eagle County sheriff's office.
In a statement Sunday, authorities said the warrant was issued after deputies investigated a report made Tuesday claiming sexual misconduct by Bryant.
The report said the incident happened in a hotel in the Edwards area of Eagle County that night.
After a series of interviews and a review of the physical evidence, investigators met with representatives for District Attorney Mark Hurlbert and concluded they had enough evidence for the felony sexual assault count, the statement said.
"During the investigation Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities," the sheriff's office said in a prepared statement.
Bryant turned himself in at the sheriff's detention facility in Eagle on Friday and posted a bond of $25,000, authorities said.
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak issued a statement expressing surprise.
"These allegations are completely out of character of the Kobe Bryant we know," it said. "For the seven years he's been with us he has been one of the finest young men we've known and a wonderful asset to both our team and our community.
"However, since this is a legal matter being handled by the authorities in Colorado, we must refrain from further comment at this time."
Few details are being released after an order by Judge Russell Granger that the case would be sealed to the public.
Public Information Officer Kim Andree said the fax would be the only statement made available from the sheriff's office at this point.
Bryant, a guard, averaged 26.6 points and 5.8 assists in four games in the NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets in 2002, and he was picked to the 2001-02 All-NBA First Team, according to the Lakers.
The 24-year-old was named MVP of the 2002 All-Star Game after getting 31 points. He has the record as being the young All-Star in the NBA. posting 18 points and 6 rebounds in the 1998 game in New York.
He also was the youngest player to debut in the NBA, at the age of 18 years, two months and 11 days.
As a high school student, he was selected by USA Today and Parade Magazine as National High School Player of the Year.
He married in April 2001 and he and his wife had their first child, a daughter, in January.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report
ESPN.com news services
EAGLE, Colo. -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has posted a $25,000 bond in Eagle on a felony count of sexual assault and has been released, according to the Eagle County sheriff's office.
In a statement Sunday, authorities said the warrant was issued after deputies investigated a report made Tuesday claiming sexual misconduct by Bryant.
The report said the incident happened in a hotel in the Edwards area of Eagle County that night.
After a series of interviews and a review of the physical evidence, investigators met with representatives for District Attorney Mark Hurlbert and concluded they had enough evidence for the felony sexual assault count, the statement said.
"During the investigation Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities," the sheriff's office said in a prepared statement.
Bryant turned himself in at the sheriff's detention facility in Eagle on Friday and posted a bond of $25,000, authorities said.
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak issued a statement expressing surprise.
"These allegations are completely out of character of the Kobe Bryant we know," it said. "For the seven years he's been with us he has been one of the finest young men we've known and a wonderful asset to both our team and our community.
"However, since this is a legal matter being handled by the authorities in Colorado, we must refrain from further comment at this time."
Few details are being released after an order by Judge Russell Granger that the case would be sealed to the public.
Public Information Officer Kim Andree said the fax would be the only statement made available from the sheriff's office at this point.
Bryant, a guard, averaged 26.6 points and 5.8 assists in four games in the NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets in 2002, and he was picked to the 2001-02 All-NBA First Team, according to the Lakers.
The 24-year-old was named MVP of the 2002 All-Star Game after getting 31 points. He has the record as being the young All-Star in the NBA. posting 18 points and 6 rebounds in the 1998 game in New York.
He also was the youngest player to debut in the NBA, at the age of 18 years, two months and 11 days.
As a high school student, he was selected by USA Today and Parade Magazine as National High School Player of the Year.
He married in April 2001 and he and his wife had their first child, a daughter, in January.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report
what a bum, and a rapist too, my oh my, i din't think kobe was one dumb ape who made bilions, oh wait, i did think that, all in all, fvck this guy, the fact that i ve already spent a few secs for his sorry, retarded, reject basketball ass makes me want to go down to my local church and repent, repent, repent.
Bottom line, for me at least, fvck this ape, who gives...
Bottom line, for me at least, fvck this ape, who gives...
