Multiple reports suggest that the graphic photos of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash were leaked by eight deputies in the Los Angeles area. Now, celebrities are standing up for Vanessa Bryant.
What’s going on?
The Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies took photos of the Kobe Bryant crash scene. The deputies were reportedly offered a deal so they didn’t have to face discipline, as I wrote for the Deseret News.
Vanessa Bryant reacted tot he reports, saying that she felt “devastated” by the release of the photos, as I wrote for the Deseret News. She published a Instagram photo with an entire statement from her lawyer, who slammed the leak.
“Our client, Vanessa Bryant, is absolutely devastated by allegations that deputies from the Lost Hills Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department publicly disseminated photos from the helicopter crash site.
“Mrs. Bryant personally went to the sheriff’s office on Jan. 26 and requested that the area be designated a no-fly zone and protected from photographers. This was of critical importance to her as she desired to protect the dignity of all the victims, and their families. At that time, Sheriff Alex Villanueva assured us all measures would be put in place to protect the families’ privacy, and it is our understanding that he has worked hard to honor those requests.
“First responders should be trustworthy. It is inexcusable and deplorable that some deputies from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s substation, other surrounding substations and LACOFD would allegedly breach their duty. This is an unspeakable violation of human decency, respect and of the privacy rights of the victims and their families. We are demanding that those responsible for these alleged actions face the harshest possible discipline, and that their identities be brought to light, to ensure that the photos are not further disseminated. We are requesting an internal affairs investigation of these alleged incidents.
“Mrs. Bryant is grateful to the individual who filed an online complaint exposing these acts of injustice, and for the choice to protect human dignity.”
Celebrities celebrate Vanessa Bryant
- Celebrities have now weighed in on Bryant’s Instagram post to promote her and agreed with her frustration.
- “Real Housewives” star Kyle Richards said: “unbelievable. Thinking of you ❤️”
- Singer Lala said: “This makes me so angry. In this fight with u V. ❤️”