Unfinished Business

Late Friday, the judge in the Kobe Bryant Case did virtually the same thing to Kobe's victim that Kobe did.

In an unprecedented ruling, the judge in Eagle County Colorado will allow testimony and documentation on the sexual history of the victim. First, this is violation of the Colorado Rape Shield Law and second, it is just wrong.

It appears that this judge is enamored with Kobe's celebrity and has almost ensured the rapist will walk.

This is the third time in this case, and the trial hasn't started yet, that the court has failed to protect the victim as required by Colorado's Raped Shield Law.
In September, the Court released the name of the victim. A few weeks ago some low-level clerk posted the transcript of a hearing on the victim's sexual history on the court's website. The Court claims this was a mistake, but the low-level clerk still has her job. Now, the ruling on Friday makes it almost impossible for the prosecution to present appropriate evidence against the rapist, Kobe Bryant.

This will send a chill to other victims. It will result in fewer and fewer sexual assaults being reporter especially in cases involving celebrities. I guess quite a few professional athletes can breathe easier no thanks to the failure of a Colorado court.

Unfortunately, if I were Kobe's victim, I would withdraw from the case, change my name, and leave the state.

This is a shame.