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...problem is precisely that—Bryant indeed has a right to question the credibility of his accuser but no one is questioning the credibility of Bryant. While we should keep in mind that a person is innocent until proven guilty, we need to remember that the accuser is not the one on trial here. Few have publicly condemned Bryant for his act of adultery or his promiscuity. Yet many have gone out of their way to scrutinize her and subject her to countless attacks...
...startling as these statistics are, even more upsetting is how court cases—like the recently aborted Kobe Bryant sexual assault trial—continue to encourage an environment in which survivors increasingly fear to report sexual assault. For the young woman involved in this specific case, reporting her story to the police threw her in the middle of a media circus. She was subjected to a brutal environment where rape shield laws were unable to prevent sensational revelations of her name, graphic details about her sexual history and endless questions about her character and mental stability...
Given the countless mistakes made and manipulation tactics employed in the Kobe Bryant case, why would any survivor of sexual assault want to come forward...
Last fall, the Glenwood Springs hospital where the accuser and Bryant were examined accidentally turned over her medical records to attorneys in the case. In June, a court reporter accidentally e-mailed transcripts of a closed hearing to the Associated Press and six other news organizations, revealing details of defense arguments about the accuser’s sexual activities and money received from a victims’ compensation fund. And last month, a sealed order by the judge was mistakenly posted on the Web site, divulging her name again and information about DNA evidence collected during Bryant?...
...many will argue that however unfortunate the mistakes are, such detailed information about the accuser is for “the public good” and crucial for the defense team. Given the fact that Bryant is a rich, successful basketball star, he has the right to question the credibility of his accuser. It is possible the accuser is telling the truth, but it is also possible that she has fabricated a story of rape in the mere hopes of not only damaging Bryant but also securing some of his wealth and fame for herself...