Vanessa Bryant Looking For Millions In Damages In Kobe Crash Photos Trial

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The crash site photos were reportedly circulated by a firefighter and a sheriff's deputy.

Kobe Bryant's passing came as a huge shock to many throughout the NBA world. It was made even worse by the fact that his daughter Gianna and seven others died alongside him in a horrific helicopter crash. Unfortunately, there were people who took advantage of the situation and breached the privacy of those who passed away.

As many already know, Vanessa Bryant is currently in the midst of suing Los Angeles officials for their role in circulating images from the crash site. According to reports, one sheriff's deputy even showed the photos to a woman at a bar to impress her. Bryant was simply appalled by this, and according to ESPN, she is seeking damages in the millions of dollars. The trial starts today, and Bryant is remaining firm on her position.

Vanessa Bryant Looking For Millions In Damages In Kobe Crash Photos Trial
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Per ESPN:

“Mrs. Bryant feels ill at the thought that sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, and members of the public have gawked at gratuitous images of her deceased husband and child,” the lawsuit reads. “She lives in fear that she or her children will one day confront horrific images of their loved ones online.”

The other victims' families have received upwards of $2.5 million in a similar lawsuit. This is a precedent that bodes well for Bryant, who has been very vocal about the county's malpractice.

Stay tuned to HNHH for updates on this developing story.

Vanessa Bryant Looking For Millions In Damages In Kobe Crash Photos Trial
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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