Vanessa Bryant sues LASD for allegedly sharing Kobe Bryant crash scene photos: Reports

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant is reportedly suing Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) for allegedly sharing Kobe Bryant crash photos. On January 26, 2020,  NBA legend, along with his daughter Gianna and seven ors were tragically killed in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. In March, allegations were raised against LASD for leaking graphic photos from crash site. Subsequently, LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva confirmed that eight unnamed deputies from department were involved in sharing graphic photos. Reports suggested deputies were told to take those photos down but are unclear wher  accused were punished by LASD. 

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Vanessa Bryant lawsuit filed against LASD

reports of Kobe Bryant crash photos being leaked were condemned by Vanessa Bryant and her attorneys who stated action will be taken against department. Latest reports suggest Vanessa Bryant has indeed filed a lawsuit against LASD. People magazine claims to have procured a copy of Vanessa Bryant lawsuit which states Kobe Bryant's wife filed lawsuit last week at LA County Superior Court. report furr claims that Vanessa Bryant and her attorneys were seeking dams for mental anguish and emotional distress.

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According to international reports, a new bill introduced in California legislature makes it an offence to share photos of bodies taken at crimes scenes. If case is accepted by court and LASD deputies are found guilty, charges would carry a one-year jail term along with a fine of up to $5,000.

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Vanessa Bryant previously filed a lawsuit in February against Island Express Helicopters and Island Express Holding Corp - company which owned and operated helicopter that crashed near Calabasas. A lawsuit was also filed against  helicopter’s pilot, Ara Zobayan, who also died in crash.

Meanwhile, Ara Zobayan's bror Berge Zobayan claims passengers were negligent and were at fault in  said crash. Berge Zobayan claims he reviewed documents that were filed in response to Vanessa Bryant lawsuit and claimed that Kobe Bryant pilot, his bror, should t be held responsible. Berge Zobayan's attorneys have reportedly stated  passengers knew risk involved in flying under fog and it was ir negligent behaviour which was responsible for crash. Per reports,  Zobayan's attorneys will demand Vanessa Bryant lawsuit for wrongful death of her husband and or passengers be dismissed.

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