Pirogoeth's Journal: Charges Against Bryant Dropped

And just like that, it's over.

Well, not completely over, as there is still the civil case pending.

They were dropped because the alleged victim decided she didn't want to testify. Is it because she couldn't handle her name being dragged through the mud anymore or is it because she couldn't handle the fact that she was lying through this whole ordeal.

If it's the first and she's been telling the truth all along, I'm a little disappointed because this will just add fuel to the "rich and famous can get away with murder" fire.

If it's the second, then she deserved to have her name tarnished. However, even if he wasn't guilty, I have no respect for Kobe for cheating on his wife as he did.

Hopefully now, ESPN can get back to reporting actual SPORTS news...

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Kobe's apology sums it up

[Iamthefallen]

From CNN, emphasis mine: [cnn.com]

"First, I want to apologize directly to the young woman involved in this incident. I want to apologize to her for my behavior that night and for the consequences she has suffered in the past year. Although this year has been incredibly difficult for me personally, I can only imagine the pain she has had to endure.

"I also want to apologize to her parents and family members, and to my family and friends and supporters, and to the citizens of Eagle, Colorado.

"I also want to ma

Well the whole thing was hincky from the start.

[spumoni_fettuccini]

I think he was wrong at the outset for having sex with her, as he was married, but her actions were rather strange. I feel sorry for the people of Colorado for having to put up with that hooey. Also, the statement, as mentioned above, issued was very bizarre.