Kobe Bryant Photo Case: Deputy Sent Pics Of Crash To A Cop While Gaming

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Two deputies admitted to circulating photos of the crash, on Tuesday.

Vanessa Bryant is currently suing Los Angeles County officials over the circulation of sensitive images from the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. In previous reports, it was revealed that these photos were circulated by firemen and deputies who were able to gain access to the imagery. The circulation of these photos has caused a lot of emotional distress for Vanessa and she is looking for millions of dollars worth of compensation. 

The trial for this lawsuit has already begun, and some interesting information has already been shared. According to TMZ, two deputies testified today about their involvement in the circulation of crash site images. These men were Michael Russell and Joey Cruz. As the story goes, Russell got the photos from Cruz and eventually showed them to deputy Ben Sanchez while playing video games together.

Kobe Bryant Photo Case: Deputy Sent Pics Of Crash To A Cop While Gaming
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As for Crus himself, he also shared these images with people, including a bartender. Cruz went on to say that he was simply stressed out by the entire situation, although it was no excuse for his actions. Both Russell and Cruz expressed remorse over the situation and acknowledged that it was a very bad thing to do.

Bryant was emotional throughout the proceedings and during Cruz's testimony, she left the courtroom. 

This trial is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for more updates.

Kobe Bryant Photo Case: Deputy Sent Pics Of Crash To A Cop While Gaming
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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