Judge Says Bryant Accuser Can't Be Called 'Victim'

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DENVER (Reuters) - The woman who accuses Kobe Bryant of rape cannot be called a "victim" in court proceedings as the prosecution wants, the judge in the Los Angeles Laker's sexual assault case ruled on Tuesday.

"The common understanding of the term 'victim' certainly implies that a person has been the subject of a particular wrong or crime and its use under these circumstances could improperly suggest that a crime has been committed," Eagle County District Judge Terry Ruckriegle said, adding:

"The Court therefore concludes that the term 'victim' at trial would be inappropriate under the alleged facts."

Prosecutors have charged Bryant with sexually assaulting the 19-year-old woman on June 30, 2003, at an Edwards, Colorado, hotel where she worked. Bryant, 25, admits that he had sex with the woman, but says that it was consensual. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and a trail date has yet to be set.

Bryant's attorneys had argued that prosecutors' use of the term victim would jeopardize Bryant's right to a fair trial.

The judge said the accuser will be referred to as the complaining witness or alleged victim in pre-trial hearings, but that she will be identified by her name at trial.

Former Denver prosecutor and legal analyst Craig Silverman said the ruling is unprecedented. "I cannot recall a Colorado court making this type of ruling, but I can't remember that a motion like this has ever been filed," Silverman said.

"This is a significant victory for team Kobe but not one that will determine the outcome of the case."

Bryant scored 20 points on Monday night as the Lakers clinched a spot in the National Basketball Association championship finals with a 96-90 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
 

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Makes sense. Not like he has any worries anyhow. Money talks and penalties walk. Atleast after its over his wife will be able and get her half, but then again she is prob cheating on him too.
 

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Will Kobe Bryant be Found Guilty?

1 Yes, Kobe Will be Found Guilty +1000
2 No, Kobe will be Acquitted/Hung Jury -2000

NO chance in hell Kobe will be found guilty! I think in this particular case he didn't commit rape.However,I'm still PISSED OFF about Jason Williams walking!What the HELL happened with that jury?
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DENVER (Reuters) - The woman who accuses Kobe Bryant of rape cannot be called a "victim" in court proceedings as the prosecution wants, but can be refered to as the Ho as the defense requested, the judge in the Los Angeles Laker's sexual assault case ruled on Tuesday.

"The common understanding of the term 'victim' certainly implies that a person has been the subject of a particular wrong or crime and its use under these circumstances could improperly suggest that a crime has been committed," Eagle County District Judge Terry Ruckriegle said, adding:

"The Court therefore concludes that the term 'victim' at trial would be inappropriate under the alleged facts. The term Ho is another matter, as we all know that a clean cut virginal girl would never agree to accompany a strapping africanamerican alone to his room. She must be a Ho."

Prosecutors have charged Bryant with sexually assaulting the 19-year-old Ho on June 30, 2003, at an Edwards, Colorado, hotel where she worked. Bryant, 25, admits that he had sex with the woman, but says that it was consensual. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and a trail date has yet to be set.

Bryant's attorneys had argued that prosecutors' use of the term victim would jeopardize Bryant's right to a fair trial. Using the term Ho would help us though and we have paid enough money to this judge to make matters right.

The judge said the accuser will be referred to as the complaining witness or alleged victim in pre-trial hearings, but that she will be identified by her name at trial, Ho.

Former Denver prosecutor and legal analyst Craig Silverman said the ruling is unprecedented. "I cannot recall a Colorado court making this type of ruling, but I can't remember that a motion like this has ever been filed, Money can buy a lot of things" Silverman said.

"This is a significant victory for team Kobe but not one that will determine the outcome of the case."

Bryant scored 20 points on Monday night as the Lakers clinched a spot in the National Basketball Association championship finals with a 96-90 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After which, when asked about the case Bryant replied, " Just bring the Ho on."
 

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I mfound it unusual that they would let her be referred to as a "victim".

It certainly implies he did somthing unlawful.
 

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Kobe's lawyers have now filed another motion, asking that the woman be referred to during the trial as "That Ho from Colorado". The judge has not yet ruled on this but has asked for an autographed photo of Kobe and some Lakers/Pistons finals tickets while he mulls it over.
 

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Maybe the Judge in this case could also rule on the following? How many men must a woman have sex with in a 24 hour period to be considered a "tramp"?
 

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Tax Payers Say This Can't Be Called 'Good Use Of Money'

DENVER (Reuters) - The people that pay for this think it is completely retarded, only good thing is they can get kobe's autograph. "shes a nasty looking white girl, we done seen the pics. You think she is not going to sleep with Kobe Braynt?!" quiped one of the people who has to suffer with living in the abnormally boring area.

"I can't believe hom much loot I am spending for consensual sex." - stated Kobe. "This just sucks." He added.

"Well if anything it fills airtime on CNN and ESPN two networks most noted for weather you could care less about and replays of chris money maker going all in." said one cable exec

Bryant still fools around on his wife, its just more fun with her tattoo on his arm.

ummm this is the real world right?!
 

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