EAGLE (Reuters) - A judge will decide by Thursday whether to require the woman who has accused Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant of rape to take the stand at next week's preliminary hearing, the judge in the case said on Monday.
Eagle County judge Fred Gannett said also he expects to decide by Thursday if the preliminary hearing -- which will determine if Bryant must stand trial -- shall be open to the public and the press. The defense wants the hearing closed to avoid bad publicity for their client.
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