Kobe Bryant Evidence to Be Released?

Evidence in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, previously sealed by the judge, may be released to the press after the NBA Star's attorneys dropped their efforts to fight keeping the records sealed.

Previously, District Attorney Mark Hulbert also said the evidence in the case should be released so that the public could review actions by the prosecutors and the judge in deciding to drop the case against Bryant. Several news organizations sought to have the information release, a move that was first opposed by Bryant's attorneys.

Defense attorney Pamela Mackey reversed her previous objections to the information being released and said release of the evidence would show the "unlawful or improper conduct" of the police and prosecutors during the case. She also said the details would probably be leaked anyway.

Mackey accused prosecutors of leaking a transcript of Bryant's initial 75-minute interview with investigators in a Colorado newspaper, in which Bryant reportedly suggested giving money to his accuser to keep the incident quiet.

It was not immediately clear when or if the judge would unseal evidence and documents related to the case.

Update:
Investigators to Release Kobe Bryant Case Documents
Some previously sealed court records in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case are due to be released Friday, Oct. 1, 2004. A spokeswoman for the Eagle County Sheriff's Department says the records could include a transcript of Bryant's interview with detectives, some witness statements, an arrest affidavit and investigators' reports. They also could include phone records and other documents.

See Also:
Transcript of Bryant Interview (Adult content)
Defense Drops Bid To Seal Evidence In Bryant Case
Kobe Bryant Police Interview Leaked To Media

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