Published 16:43 IST, March 18th 2021

Who leaked Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos? Latest news on Kobe Bryant death photos

Who leaked Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos? After getting permission from a federal judge, Vanessa revealed names of deputies sharing crash site photos.

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Right after Kobe Bryant's death last January, Vanessa Bryant filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Recently, Vanessa shared some parts of lawsuit on her Instagram page, one post containing names of deputies who h Kobe Bryant photos leaked illegally.  tragic helicopter crash occurred last year on January 26 at  Kobe Bryant crash site., claiming lives of NBA legend, his 13-year-old daughter and seven ors.

Kobe Bryant death: Who leaked Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos?

While Vanessa shared multiple posts regarding 'Who leaked Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos' lawsuit, first one highlighted names of four deputies involved in photo leak. Joey Cruz, Rafael Mejia, Michael Russell and Raul Versales were names Vanessa mentioned, furr detailed how y have shared photos with people who h nothing to do with Kobe Bryant death investigation. 

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Though some photos were shared with police officers, some were also showed to civilians. Some graphic photos were apparently focused on victims' remains. Out of mentioned names, Mejia apparently stored photos and shared m for "no reason or than morbid gossip". Russell shared photos with his family members, and some friends at or police stations not working on investigation. 

One of deputies apparently shared graphic photos with a woman at a Norwalk bar. Someone overhearing conversation apparently reported sharing of photos after overhearing ir conversation about graphic details. 

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Vanessa Bryant won suit about Kobe Bryant crash site photos

Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that Vanessa can obtain names of four Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies who h ed and shared graphic and unauthorized photos from crash. More reports revealed that one officer h taken around 25 to 100 photos of crash, eventually sharing m with or deputies, family members and civilians at a sports bar. 

According to Vanessa' le attorney, lawsuit filed is based on "accountability", and about preventing something like this from happening to or families who've lost ir loved ones. department apparently wanted names to be hidden, worried that those involved might be targeted. 

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Or Kobe Bryant photos leaked

Along with crash site photos, Bryant's autopsy report was also leaked. A page shared gruesome and gory details about NBA star's death. People remained enraged over idea, unable to understand why anyone would share such private information with public. 

(Image credits: Vanessa Bryant Instagram)

 

16:43 IST, March 18th 2021