Kobe caused physical physical trauma in the vaginal area of alleged victim!

[Mordoch]

Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat
Considering that it's allegedly leaked info as reported by one newspaper, it' not "evidence" of anything.

Its confirmed by multiple law enforcement sources the paper talked to, and I can tell you that as one of the two major local papers, the Rocky Mountain News is generally rather careful about what it would publish as frontpage news stories. If the story is wrong, it would be extremely embarrasing for the paper and harm its credibility as a news source. While its not impossible that the story is incorrect, I would be extremely surprised if this was the case.

[Sikander]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse
MAybe Kobe's just a man "larger than life"

6'8"

Six foot tall, eight inches long?

[mindseye]

"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit."

[Sikander]

Originally posted by mindseye
"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit."

[JohnT]

Originally posted by Dissident

Considering he didn't ever display any violent behaviour towards women before this, I had trouble believing it.

Not wanting to sound snarky, but do you personally know Kobe well enough to say this?

[Ned]

Still, I would like to see expert testimony that such an injury could not have come from consensual sex.

I understand that the woman was bragging about Kobe's size at a party two days later.

[Dis]

Originally posted by JohnT


Not wanting to sound snarky, but do you personally know Kobe well enough to say this?

I used to play ball with Kobe back in high school.

[Dis]

Originally posted by mindseye
"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit."

How very true. Who would have guessed that would come into play in a major trial again. Though you have to change the word glove to something else.

[Tingkai]

Originally posted by Mordoch
Its confirmed by multiple law enforcement sources the paper talked to, and I can tell you that as one of the two major local papers, the Rocky Mountain News is generally rather careful about what it would publish as frontpage news stories. If the story is wrong, it would be extremely embarrasing for the paper and harm its credibility as a news source. While its not impossible that the story is incorrect, I would be extremely surprised if this was the case.

I wouldn't be. Any newspaper story based on sources is suspect. Trust me, I'm a journalist. And if that doesn't convince you, may I point you towards that paragon of journalistic integrity, the BBC.

[Dom Pedro II]

But what a way to get people's attention with a thread title like that, eh?

[DanS]

Any newspaper story based on sources is suspect.

What else do you base your stories on?

[Shi Huangdi]

As Ming said on another thread, there is still the "slut and rough sex" defense". This isn't in itself evidence that the sex was rape, but this definitely can help the prosecution build their case.

[Dom Pedro II]

Maybe he meant to say anonymous sources.

[Dinner]

Hell, there is a small amount of "vaginal trama" every time a woman has sex. I suspect the prosecution is releasing this junk in an attempt to bias the jury pool.

[Flubber]

What were the injuries though ?? Abrasions and bruising can be just as consistent with rape as with consensual sex. He is a rather large man and if he were simply a little vigorous in his approach, some injuries are possible.

But as it stands, we just don't know. Unless there is some convincing evidence otherwise, it will come down to a " he said- she said" where he has to get the benefit of the doubt if he tells a reasonable story. '

I really hope he is not a rapist. Its always a sick crime but somehow it seems worse if a rich, powerful and attractive person does it.