Kobe caused physical physical trauma in the vaginal area of alleged victim!

Mordoch · July 31, 2003, 03:49

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EAGLE - Prosecutors have evidence that the sexual contact between Kobe Bryant and his alleged victim caused physical trauma in the vaginal area, according to sources close to the investigation.

While most records in the case against the Los Angeles Lakers star are sealed, the Rocky Mountain News on Wednesday confirmed the nature of the physical interaction with several law enforcement sources.

http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/st...148277,00.html

Assuming this report is true, I think this means jail time for Kobe. While Kobe could claim it was simply the result of rough sex, I think it is very unlikely that a jury would buy that story. It also seems improbable that these wounds could be self inflicted, especially since medicial experts could examine them to determine whether they were the result of a sexual assault. If nothing else, this definately shows that there is more evidence than Kobe's word against the victim's in this case.

KrazyHorse · July 31, 2003, 03:50

MAybe Kobe's just a man "larger than life"

Dis · July 31, 2003, 03:54

goodbye Kobe

I still can't believe he did this. But you can't deny physical evidence.

How could he rape her? Why did he rape her?

I don't understand.

Zylka · July 31, 2003, 03:57

Because you are a neurotic Male pride advocate!

Dis · July 31, 2003, 03:58

male pride? are you talking to me?

I don't advocate male pride.

only gay people should have pride

asleepathewheel · July 31, 2003, 03:59

quite an about face for you, eh., Dissident?

He might actually lose.........but I still have doubts with that defense team.

yavoon · July 31, 2003, 04:01

I agree, maybe kobe is just large n in charge down there. nomsain.

Zylka · July 31, 2003, 04:01

Well, he is black... we shouldn't kid ourselves here

Zylka · July 31, 2003, 04:02

Not talking about size

yavoon · July 31, 2003, 04:02

also could someone explain how one gets these wounds? I mean if she like contorted herself the wrong way tryin to get out, would that cause them? or if she like wasn't wet cuz she was getn raped? I dont know!

Dis · July 31, 2003, 04:03

well unlike some people here at Apolyton I don't assume most males are rapists.

Considering he didn't ever display any violent behaviour towards women before this, I had trouble believing it.

I do consider people to be innocent before proven guilty.

but it's tough denying the physical evidence.

we'll see what happens.

Mordoch · July 31, 2003, 04:04

So obviously Kobe's defense team's legal strategy is going to be the "I'm hung like a horse defense."

This could end up with the prosecution demanding measurements and the size of a specific piece of Kobe's anatomy becoming part of the public court records.

yavoon · July 31, 2003, 04:05

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Originally posted by Mordoch
So obviously Kobe's defense team's legal strategy is going to be the "I'm hung like a horse defense."

This could end up with the prosecution demanding measurements and the size of a specific piece of Kobe's anatomy becoming part of the public court records.

good thing this is in the US. the metric system just won't do for measuring things of this importance.

Dis · July 31, 2003, 04:06

that will make for one hell of a trial

I find this case more interesting than the O.J. case

I'll keep up with this case.

MichaeltheGreat · July 31, 2003, 04:10

Considering that it's allegedly leaked info as reported by one newspaper, it' not "evidence" of anything.

Mordoch · July 31, 2003, 04:14

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Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat
Considering that it's allegedly leaked info as reported by one newspaper, it' not "evidence" of anything.

Its confirmed by multiple law enforcement sources the paper talked to, and I can tell you that as one of the two major local papers, the Rocky Mountain News is generally rather careful about what it would publish as frontpage news stories. If the story is wrong, it would be extremely embarrasing for the paper and harm its credibility as a news source. While its not impossible that the story is incorrect, I would be extremely surprised if this was the case.

Sikander · July 31, 2003, 05:15

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Originally posted by KrazyHorse
MAybe Kobe's just a man "larger than life"

6'8"

Six foot tall, eight inches long?

mindseye · July 31, 2003, 05:36

"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit."

Sikander · July 31, 2003, 05:38

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Originally posted by mindseye
"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit."

JohnT · July 31, 2003, 09:45

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Originally posted by Dissident

Considering he didn't ever display any violent behaviour towards women before this, I had trouble believing it.

Not wanting to sound snarky, but do you personally know Kobe well enough to say this?

Ned · July 31, 2003, 10:07

Still, I would like to see expert testimony that such an injury could not have come from consensual sex.

I understand that the woman was bragging about Kobe's size at a party two days later.

Dis · July 31, 2003, 13:05

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Originally posted by JohnT

Not wanting to sound snarky, but do you personally know Kobe well enough to say this?

I used to play ball with Kobe back in high school.

Dis · July 31, 2003, 13:07

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Originally posted by mindseye
"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit."

How very true. Who would have guessed that would come into play in a major trial again. Though you have to change the word glove to something else.

Tingkai · July 31, 2003, 14:09

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Originally posted by Mordoch
Its confirmed by multiple law enforcement sources the paper talked to, and I can tell you that as one of the two major local papers, the Rocky Mountain News is generally rather careful about what it would publish as frontpage news stories. If the story is wrong, it would be extremely embarrasing for the paper and harm its credibility as a news source. While its not impossible that the story is incorrect, I would be extremely surprised if this was the case.

I wouldn't be. Any newspaper story based on sources is suspect. Trust me, I'm a journalist. And if that doesn't convince you, may I point you towards that paragon of journalistic integrity, the BBC.

Dom Pedro II · July 31, 2003, 14:11

But what a way to get people's attention with a thread title like that, eh?

DanS · July 31, 2003, 14:27

Any newspaper story based on sources is suspect.

What else do you base your stories on?

Shi Huangdi · July 31, 2003, 14:41

As Ming said on another thread, there is still the "slut and rough sex" defense". This isn't in itself evidence that the sex was rape, but this definitely can help the prosecution build their case.

Dom Pedro II · July 31, 2003, 14:43

Maybe he meant to say anonymous sources.

Oerdin · July 31, 2003, 14:50

Hell, there is a small amount of "vaginal trama" every time a woman has sex. I suspect the prosecution is releasing this junk in an attempt to bias the jury pool.

Flubber · July 31, 2003, 14:51

What were the injuries though ?? Abrasions and bruising can be just as consistent with rape as with consensual sex. He is a rather large man and if he were simply a little vigorous in his approach, some injuries are possible.

But as it stands, we just don't know. Unless there is some convincing evidence otherwise, it will come down to a " he said- she said" where he has to get the benefit of the doubt if he tells a reasonable story. '

I really hope he is not a rapist. Its always a sick crime but somehow it seems worse if a rich, powerful and attractive person does it.