Kobe Bryant's rape case is as close as it has ever been to dissolving short of trial. Friday's rape-shield ruling by Eagle County Circuit Judge Terry Ruckriegle is a devastating blow to prosecutors and a huge victory for the defense. It puts enormous emotional and personal pressure on the alleged victim in the case and makes it virtually impossible for prosecutors to convict Bryant of sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt. In their heart of hearts, the prosecutors know all this. The defense team knows it. The alleged victim and her attorney know it and the judge does, too.
Posted by Webmaster at July 24, 2004 01:09 AM