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Don’t jump to conclusions yet. By now you know that the NBA’s golden boy, Kobe Bryant, must move on to trial. But what I bet you don’t know is how weak – and borderline pathetic – the prosecutor’s case is.
Sure, they received the go ahead at the probable cause hearing, but you’re passing the courvoisier too soon if you think that it’s over for Kobe.
Let’s face it, we’ll never know the full story of what went on between Kobe and his accuser the night of June 30, but what we do know, and have, is key evidence.
First of all, it was said that he had been rough with the girl, possibly even grabbing her by the neck at one point. But, how could there be such little physical damage after such an aggressive encounter? One tiny bruise on the alleged victim’s chin. A bruise so small that the lead detective in the case didn’t even notice it during their interview.
The defense also has the judge, along with everyone else, wondering how another man’s semen reached the underwear of the accuser when local nurses checked her out. I don’t have a Ph. D., but the way I see it, this means one of three things: she fornicated with another man before Kobe, after Kobe, or she’s wearing someone else’s panties. You decide.
Think about how many times the prosecution has brought forth supposed facts and statements, and later been embarrassed by the real deal.
Take example one of one 101: the “outcry witness” we heard so much about before the preliminary hearing. The woman, an auditor at the resort, was the first person Kobe’s accuser saw after leaving his room. Did she notice any word, facial expression, or indication that something was wrong? The auditor told investigators, no. But then again, the accuser was so distraught, that she finished counting her money drawer, among other duties, before leaving the hotel.
Does that mean she wasn’t raped? Or that there wasn’t another outcry witness? Of course not, but would you go about your normal business if you had just been emotionally and physically harmed? Didn’t think so.
Rape is arguably the worst crime a person could commit, that goes without saying. But what we have here is a young woman attacking a professional athlete in hopes of fame and bling. And if not for that, then for bragging rights. After all, she was reportedly boasting about Kobe’s “physique” to her friends at a party soon after the incident.
But, wait, we’re to believe that she supposedly said no. And no does mean no. But again, her story has done a 180 from what she first said. Did she really say no? Another million-dollar question.
Aside from that, there are other common sense angles to look at as well. Why did she go to his room in the first place? The tour of the hotel ended, but she decided to stay and “chat” with Kobe while his bodyguards and others went back to their rooms. Why did the guests not hear her cry out into open windows?
It just doesn’t add up. But the sad thing is, the power of her accusations can effect this picture perfect superstar for the rest of his life, even if he’s found innocent.
Bangor Daily News