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Hurlbert, visibly distressed on hearing news of the agreement, had no choice but to ask for a dismissal. Says sheriff Joe Hoy, who arrested Bryant: "Were we happy about it? No. But again, we had to look at the bigger picture. And it was their choice. Much as we'd have liked to have gone forward, this was the right thing to do at this time...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kobe Rebounds | 9/13/2004 | See Source »

That may well be true. But by the practical standards of the criminal-justice system, in which prosecutors have to measure out their resources and pursue cases they have at least some expectation of winning, this one seemed a loser from the moment Hoy collared Bryant without Hurlbert's knowledge. Although Hurlbert filed charges two weeks later, experts say he needlessly rushed the investigation. In a preliminary hearing, Judge Frederick Gannett forewarned Hurlbert about the merits: he allowed the case to go forward but noted that the evidence barely met the legal standard...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kobe Rebounds | 9/13/2004 | See Source »

...Bryant has been a center of attention since he waltzed into the NBA out of high school. He wore his fame like an itchy turtleneck, never quite comfortable in it, yet never wanting to remove the celebrity garment. Teammates described him as an aloof, immature superstar. His on-court clash with personable big man Shaquille O'Neal over who would be the Alpha Laker poisoned the team's season more than the trial...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kobe Rebounds | 9/13/2004 | See Source »

...Bryant is now free to rejoin his Laker teammates--at least those who are left. As his legal team was scoring point after point, his basketball team, which lost to Detroit in the NBA finals, was disintegrating. Coach Phil Jackson is gone. So is Shaq, Gary Payton, Rick Fox and possibly Karl Malone. Bryant is the lone star, a few million dollars lighter for his legal fight--plus the $4 million "I'm sorry" ring for his wife--and toxic as a marketing personality. His contracts with McDonald's and Sprite are finished. He still has a $45 million deal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kobe Rebounds | 9/13/2004 | See Source »

...Bryant now bounces from the criminal-justice system into the civil arena. His attorneys may have to assign a price to keep him from giving what will be a very sordid deposition. Atlanta attorney L. Lin Wood, who represents the plaintiff, told TIME, "There have been no settlement discussions with respect to the civil case," adding that Bryant's apology was independent of the civil matter...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kobe Rebounds | 9/13/2004 | See Source »

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