Kobe Bryant: Criminal charges changed me

Kobe Bryant opens up to Graham Bensinger about the personal effects of his dismissed 2003 sexual assault charges. Bryant opens up about how the charges forced him to let go and trust others. Ray Lewis, of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, helped him through this dark time which allowed him to mature and gain a better sense of who he was as a man. Bryant says the charges challenged his family and discusses how he could only move forward from the incident.; taped in 2012
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[@marlla001]

Congrats to this guy for seating down with Kobe while he was ALIVE to ask him questions he could answer himself and not the low key dirty job some so called journalist are doing today

[@dev.laball3674]

💯

[@funkytown5497]

as opposed to "seating" down with Kobe when he's dead?

[@marlla001]

Adam Johnston no as opposed to the folks not addressing theses questions currently in the press when he was alive. Like Lisa Leslie said if you had so many questions they had many years to ask them and clearly this guy took time to do it

[@TheSunnyboy97]

Marjorie tell em baby

[@theninjacat7200]

the problem is you're not going to get close to him alive that's why what this journalist did was unusual. first, the journalist is not a household name. he's some random run-of-mill journalist who was eager to get an interview and played the game by asking safe questions. No f*cking way this interview would have gone to Oprah or some high profile tv talk personality. No way.

[@praklang264]

This journalist know how to talk not to offend Kobe about his decade case.

[@DunDone_IT5252]

Or offend his friend's about HIS case....

[@tammyprince4629]

Exactly!! He was careful and did a great job.

[@adb8003]

Josephine Tracy shut up and get back to the kitchen

[@praklang264]

@@DunDone_IT5252 I don't know about that all I know this jornalist know how to talk carefully about that case he speak calmly about this so that's why kobe give trust to this guy about his decade case. Unlike other journalist when Kobe died he speak about Kobe case to other person not to him

[@marco5030]

@Skyhawk Apodaca you are capable of being close-minded and reductive, well done. I'm sure you understand that your own culture is rich and nuanced so why do you write such an ignorant and hateful description of African-American culture?

[@TaguroSuper]

The interview is so great that the word RAPE wasn't mentioned. The Rey Lewis segway is genius. This is how to confront without the awkwardness.

[@AvecPoesie]

Absolutely correct. This is a very skilled interviewer.

[@topflightstyle4141]

The guy used tact and respect to ask questions about sensitive issues. Two words Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey didn't display in interviews about icons like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jackson.

[@MrMuis06]

That's because there was no rape ...the girl took money , lied and refused to testify ..she was with multiple men after her alleged assault. The prosecution had no case.

[@chefayitsmee1024]

It was genius. And you could tell how nervous he was bringing that up @ 0:46

[@elmalloc]

We need him to interview Trump but that may take 1 year long if he lists all the atrocities. We have the time.

[@tonecapone1]

This is how proffesional journalist do it. RIP LEGEND......

[@Trvllumanati]

These interview should have WAYYYYYYYYY more views than this. And this guy should have way more subscribers. Keep up the good work!!!!!!

[@GrahamBensinger]

+GoldynChild09 Thanks! We're just starting to put a lot of clips on the channel so hopefully it will grow!

[@AXELIndustries]

+GoldynChild09 Look up my channel for interviews :)

[@dafcorleone]

+GoldynChild09 yeah i just stumble on this video today, i saw the Shaq interview too its really good.

[@ProjectSincere]

I like the interviews and the guest he has on but I don't like Graham

[@themarkl0813]

Lol this is exactly what I was thinking before I scrolled down to the comments.

[@antar1485]

Bensinger is a young legend. His demeanor, vibe, friendliness, curiosity and genuineness must be appealing to his guests. And his questions are intelligent, inviting and carefully worded as to not offend. Bravo.

[@johnkim3590]

Graham's a great interviewer because he understands the boundaries of the interviewer. We're here to listen to what the athlete has to say and Graham does an impeccable job at controlling the tempo and asking the right questions to encourage the athlete to open up. There's some great stuff i've heard in Graham's interviews that i've never heard elsewhere.

[@GrahamBensinger]

+John Kim Thanks for that, John. I appreciate you checking out the channel.

[@WarReport.]

@@GrahamBensinger you really do listen and make great interviews happen because we get to hear them speak. Compare yourself to Howard Stern Interviews on youtube and he barely lets them get a word in to develop their own train of thought.

[@sarahw9786]

Actually a great interviewer pushes boundaries and talks about the things that are not "acceptable". They don't pretend a rapist is a delicate angel and cater towards their needs.

[@imitatorofJesusChrist]

@@sarahw9786 Where’s the proof? ⏰

[@imitatorofJesusChrist]

@Alex A that’s garbage

[@NicholasLashway]

It’s insane that things like this are all we have left to remember him. Stuff like this is so important. The media is so important; but they need to remember the interview is not about them. Great job Graham.

[@preciouswilliams22]

Gayle King, TAKE NOTE, THIS is how you should've addressed the assault allegations!! Much respect to Graham Bensinger👏👏👏👏👏

[@antoinefilms_]

EXACTLY!

[@geturlife1694]

Precious Williams 💯💯💯

[@lanniw3877]

I dont even know why gayle asked her that....it had nothing to do with her

[@JarronD]

No, she shouldn't have talked about it all!!

[@blindthief]

Well you just don't bring it up at all at a time when his death is still fresh in people's mind. Maybe a year from now people can maturely ease it in a conversation and talk about it the right way. But the timing of Gayle's topic was very, very inappropriate to say the least!

[@arnoldles858]

Kobe absolutely needs to one day sit down pen and paper and write a book. He has such an inspiring perspective on life and says some of the most brilliant things. If he writes a book I'm definitely reading.

[@zizohnaynhe4887]

my thoughts exactly

[@arnoldles858]

Lol let the man live sheesh

[@skineyemin4276]

There's one very important detail we all do know......; she got paid.

[@WowItsEj]

You may have forgot that you wrote this so I’m going to reply so that you can get a notification and maybe remember... because he just won an Oscar.

[@satchmobasquiat8726]

Kobe is coming out with a book in October

[@kindnesslove2271]

I've watched a lot Mr. Graham interviews and I love how he ask these personal questions he's Not pushy !! He Ask and allow the person to feel free to explain. Give this man a raise.

[@Notorious_Conundrum]

It’s the way that reporter asked the question that was impressive. That reporter was very respectful in his questioning toward Kobe. He respected who KB was as a man not just a player. We all know Kobe would have DEFINITELY checked that reporter if his line of questioning was in any way disrespectful!🙏🏽❤️

[@jamez1224]

I miss you Kobe 💔😭 I can't folks, I can't. While he was alive I didn't make enough time to appreciate the man, buy his gear just in admiration for what he did for the game, was too busy comparing him 💔😭

[@shenyaet2556]

Lejay James Same here ❤️

[@mapledoodle5516]

It’s ok. He wasn’t your dad or brother. He was a basketball player who, even at his time of death, had no idea who the hell you were. That’s the amazing part about it. You cry so much for him yet he doesn’t even know your name.

[@shenyaet2556]

Hot Sauce Benny Bitch shut up

[@jamez1224]

@@mapledoodle5516 it's not about him knowing me or not. It's about what he did for the sport of Basketball & the impacted it had on me & how it inspired me, how it helped me make better decisions for myself and that's what makes us human. But I guess you're way too stupid to understand that!

[@reginaldpeters5142]

@@mapledoodle5516 go to bed boy !!!

[@Elizabeth-XO]

Well done sir!!! You asked the question and didn’t avoid it when he had the chance to answer it himself!! That’s how it should be done!

[@whoisayou7498]

He’s a good interviewer. Asks questions with respect and perspective. Graham is legit . Rip Kobe

[@crystalbuttafly]

Great Interviewer. THIS is journalism.

[@allannowland3497]

Too right

[@adrianr5165]

see how kobe had no problem talking about that. if someone who was actually guilty of it, and was questioned you would easily be able to tell if they’re guilty or not just by the way they act/ body language.

[@Real2k25]

He definitely not guilty women never even showed up to court smh

[@vodka4680]

e j it isn’t as black and white as that but i agree kobe shouldn’t of been convicted guilty, and he really changed as a man after that into a loving father and family man,

[@Eman-xl7kk]

Only dumb ignorant people actually believe he's guilty.

[@jackburton307]

Go read up on the case. He admitted to doing it but thought it was consensual at the time but said soon later he sees now that it wasn't consensual and apologized to her. She dropped all charges because a settlement was reached for $4 million.

[@DunDone_IT5252]

@@jackburton307 we all know that there was sex dude! He apologized to her if she felt like it was not consensual he NEVER said he raped her...she lied period! He was a kid just making it to the league! She saw the opportunity and went for it!

[@WillMaticTV]

I have yet to stumble upon one of these Kobe interviews and not be able to apply atleast one thing he said. Truly truly humbled and inspired by this whole situation man

[@ko7577]

Who wouldn't be inspired by a brief statement about a situation that left a teenager bruised, bleeding, and traumatized?

[@usman44282]

I think the credibility and genuineness of this interviewer is shown with how open players are at talking about very personal and sensitive topics. He's gotten people like Mike Tyson to discuss some of the most triggering events of his life while other reporters don't get anything. Great job!

[@L_IZXT]

Who’s here after the news of his passing?

[@brookem4904]

I think that's a given that everyone is here after he died.....

[@creed1741]

Stop mentioning this just for likes, grow up.

[@silverfox7777]

even i hate this dickhead g.bensinger

[@BriannTheGod]

This guy asks very appropiate & questions that are really simple, yet interesting to watch. Some people who interview athletes either try to cause tension or feel like there was a pink elephant in the room. This dude deserves alot more subscribers

[@DemetriusJRoss]

I still don’t believe you passed 😞

[@thelifeofAandH]

I knowwwwww. I BREAK everytime i see giannas name as well. She was so fucking young and gorgeous.....i cant stress it enough

[@Oggre]

I m from France and its a great interview ! Kobe said very inspirational things and his words really hit me hard, RiP !

[@elmalloc]

You are the Best at this Graham Bensinger.

[@devildickdeep]

You must learn to let go everything you fear to lose. Kobe certainly master to let go the Illusion of Control 🌬 He believed in himself, and face whatever was going to happen next. That’s true confidence with hardwork, dedication & believe. Thank you, Kobe

[@MrLoyalty3]

FACTUAL! No one wants to give this guy credit for his influence and the humanitarian he truly was...It was always highlighted but it is worth mentioning and remembering him as opposed to focusing on the negative foolishness

[@aspera6222]

hes an alpha male he doesnt fear anything

[@elainetaylor6941]

This shows in that moment when he faced death Kobe held his daughter to calm her and he did let go knowing this is a situation he couldn't control.

[@joshsmith3873]

I’m so glad to see this after all that Gayle King situation here is a real Kobe response from a great interviewer who had the balls to and articulate in a very good way love to see this

[@glenngayet3626]

Wow Kobe really nailed everything there and the part about making a shot not being real pressure vs real pressure was put perfectly

[@nightman333]

This is an example of asking good questions about the alligations, while the man was alive.

[@vedranpevec4483]

Graham is one of the smartests interviewers, many can learn from him. Kobe rest in peace together with your beautiful daughter.

[@YourTrustedRealtor1]

This was just a bump in the road for Kobe on his way to greatness as far as I'm concerned. He was determined to NOT allow this incident to define who God created him to be!🤩❤🙏

[@Manny-kt6cb]

Finding this channel was a blessing

[@GrahamBensinger]

+Manny Adofo Thanks, Manny!

[@GCMorrisjr]

The case WAS dismissed and the DA didn’t get ANYTHING. No lesser charge, no probation, not even a fine. Nothing. That should tell all you need to know about that case

[@theresajames1773]

People go through suff he did what had to do too fix the situation let him rest

[@bleuskye8124]

The charges were dropped because the girl refused to testify.

[@paulewannacrackr]

Bleu Skye yup and why not??

[@sumkid702]

I know no ones perfect, he still cheated on his wife

[@cuzakuru]

wasnt dismissed it was settled for undisclosed amount

[@emiliogarcia3604]

I’m going through a criminal case right now that I didn’t do for a false police report of assault. Preliminary hearing is in 3 weeks I’ve been on house arrest for 3 months. Victim is in my side. This helped a lot because I feel it in so many ways. Thanks Kobe #MambaForever

[@mikepalmer8051]

If the victim is “on your side” then it was definitely a domestic assault and I’m sure you were found guilty

[@mrnanowatch]

Thank you Graham for your courage .. 100% Respect ..

[@petrosmaurogiannidis8250]

The way you ask man. Respect...

[@ladayblues6759]

He’s really handsome so lots of women are going to want him. I’m glad he changed for his wife Vanessa and his family . RIP Kobe ❤️

[@TeddyBear-ii7gu]

Dear lady, people don't change.

[@camarogoddess1391]

Well said. He showed his love in every manner. People grow & people mature. That’s a part of life & he mastered it!😢

[@ladayblues6759]

Teddy Bear I’m sorry you feel that way

[@ladayblues6759]

Narly waves how about learn how to spell and use appropriate grammar before you insult other people .

[@cjcooper8836]

amcra1 oh please stfu 99% of men would do the same if they were in his position you are naive to think other wise

[@senortres-pata4917]

How does a 5 year old interview of this magnitude go largely unnoticed? I’m shocked that less than a million people have seen this.

[@nickn.3953]

I just discovered Graham and this channel.....dude is remarkable at what he does. And to find these nuggets of gold on Kobe today of all days.

[@GrahamBensinger]

Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. Make sure you subscribe, we've got more good content coming up! -AD

[@nickn.3953]

@@GrahamBensinger I did, I look forward to combing through all new an old stuff. Excellent work you and your team produce.

[@JuanTonSoupXP]

I’d love to sit down and talk to Kobe about this and so many other things one day. One day, one day.

[@celinemartin4686]

And this is how you do it, he asked when Kobe was here respect

[@Yunglebron230]

The interviewer looks like the guy from “YOU”

[@RellyRell-ud3iz]

Lmao he does

[@monicamehta1020]

😆

[@nathanrojas7421]

U must be high af because I dont see the resemblance lol

[@kashawrik3134]

that is true

[@santinodominguez4251]

King Kobe 😂😂😂😂 DEAD LMAO

[@gavanmitchell1448]

Graham Bensinger should be on a network cause his interview skills is A+

[@obrianthomas3661]

He came at Kobe like a innocent man and simply asked did that experience change and affect him

[@onikabrereton4962]

You know i always appreciated how kobe handled himself during that difficult time. Dear kobe i want to thank you for being you! Miss you mamba.

[@g-dub5272]

Kobe shouldn’t have gone this way man 😔 dammit

[@Hayabusa-or2yo]

I feel you 100% Still hard to believe

[@TheBooty28]

Don't ride a chopper. I do not think safety measures are checked as much as airlines. They should not allow choppers to fly when their is fog. His chopper got an exception to fly in fog cuz driver was experienced. Not a good idea. Hopfully they will ban that now.

[@edwardphillips5749]

It was a SET UP

[@celinemartin4686]

💯 it wasn't suppose to end like this

[@Charmander009]

TheBooty28 hey good job captain obvious , thanks for telling us how dangerous flying in the fog is , we all had no idea despitr Kobe crashing

[@native7876]

Graham the best interviewer and most respectful

[@jasonbabcock2530]

thank you kobe,your words are strong. seems as though there's more you want to say.

[@ko7577]

His hands are strong, too. Real strong!

[@TopTierTV95]

Anyone else ever notice Kobe’s eyes/eye shape? Very interesting features. I’ve never seen eyes shaped like that, and the way the inner eye can be so clearly seen in the corners

[@kamfisher1714]

M.A.D. RealTalk always thought that, he was one of a kind Cali misses him everyday.

[@victorv8078]

hes an all round close to perfect human being wether that be physically or mentally

[@victorv8078]

and im a straight man

[@TopTierTV95]

victor v idk about all that but ok

[@yah-annaadams8490]

I always notice his eyes but for different reasons...the right eye looks a bit lazy and smaller than the left eye.

[@salmanabdullahi9325]

Who is here after he passed away rip

[@travelerInBlack]

@Bönzeaux Bleuxgrën Trying to understand how a rapist is idolized.

[@brandonhorsford]

travelerInBlack she didn’t show up to court because she knew it was consensual

[@elyeliza8287]

@@brandonhorsford the dude admitted he didn't knew if it was consensual or not. The girl backed down because there's no way she could afford to fight his fancy lawyers while getting dehumanised by his fans.

[@GreenLakes1]

travelerInBlack There's a myth that Kobe's defense team leaked the name of Kobe's accuser. This is not true. Kobe's lawyers were allowed, by the judge, to bring up Faber's name. The Court and the Eagle County Justice Center's staff accidentally leaked the name. www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/judge-dont-call-kobe-bryant-accuser-victim * Prosecutor dismissed a witness, without telling the defense, simply because he contradicted their evidence. The sexual assault expert claimed jaw injury and vagina trauma are very much possible in consensual sex. Why is this so important? Prosecutor's entire case was predicated on the neck injury and vaginal trauma. Weirdly enough, this is never mentioned among news sites attacking Bryant. www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/03/authorities-defend-handling-kobe-case.html * The accuser had sex hours after her encounter with Kobe Bryant. However, before you guys try to use the "Sexual assault victims can be very unpredictable" card, (Which is somewhat valid) before this evidence was revealed, the accuser and the prosecutor's stances differed strongly from this. To exemplify, prosecutor tries to fight this evidence by saying she had sex BEFORE the encounter, but the forensic expert was very doubtful. If she had sex before the Kobe incident, there would be some DNA found on Kobe's clothing; Nothing was found www.nytimes.com/2004/08/04/us/papers-reveal-new-details-in-kobe-bryant-rape-case.html www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * Before the actual trial took place, including the civil court, the accuser bragged about the money she was going to get from Kobe. . You know what's worse? 3 days before Kobe was charged, she was seen by more than 5 people bragging about her encounter with Kobe. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-bragged-partygoer-happy-article-1.512242 www.foxnews.com/story/2004/11/06/docs-kobe-accuser-discussed-award-money.html * Her ex-friend reveals the accuser had celebrity addiction for a long time. She tried to do the same thing to Eminem. She also wanted to testify: www.contactmusic.com/kobe-bryant/news/ex.pal-reveals-kobe.s-accuser-plotted-to-lure-eminem-into-bed * She was seen leaving the hotel without any noticeable discomfort: www.cbsnews.com/news/kobe-records-released/ * She had a history of mental illness that was dangerous to herself and her peer: groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.showbiz.gossip/n2cprdAFQJE (This evidence would not be accepted in today's court but was registered in 2004) * The prosecutor lacked evidence. Not only evidence, they were badly losing against Kobe's defense team: "This ruling will make it much, much tougher for prosecutors to convict Bryant of sexual assualt,'' says legal analyst Cohen. "The physical evidence against him never was that strong to begin with and now this evidence is likely to tilt the 'he said, she said' battle squarely in Bryant's favor." www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * The accuser lied and changed her story multiple times. I am okay with giving accusers the benefit of the doubt, but this was alarming. Because there was a witness who saw her without any visible discomfort (This is my assumption), she claimed she was forced to wash her face and settle down before leaving Kobe's room. What's even worse? she was given a chance to correct herself months after the initial statement; she continued the lie. She didn't admit to her mistake for a whole year. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-mixups-admits-lies-claim-article-1.548757 * Remember all the articles about the "blood" on Kobe's shirt? There was very little blood splattered, and very little vaginal trauma, could even be signs of consensual sex. Also, who rapes someone knowing a bunch of blood splattered and wears the same shirt the next day? The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm * A defense forensics expert testified at a closed pretrial hearing June 22 that the alleged victim's last menstrual cycle ended June 21, nine days before she met Bryant at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. The amount of blood at issue on Bryant's T-shirt is minute. * When Detective Doug Winters was cross-examined about it at Bryant's preliminary hearing Oct. 9, he admitted that he didn't initially see it, when Bryant voluntarily surrendered his shirt to investigators."It took a forensic evaluation at CBI to notice that blood, correct?" he was asked by defense lawyer Pamela Mackey. Winters admitted that was true. * Oh yeah, Kobe's Team was able to prove that the officers explicitly asked her why she didn't say no t Kobe. Relying on thick notebooks of police interviews and reports, Mackey proved that lead investigator Doug Winters had actually asked the victim why she hadn't said no to Bryant's sexual advances. Instead, Mackey entered into evidence the victim's statement that she thought Bryant "might try to make a move" on her when she willingly entered his room at the Cordillera resort. In her original statement, she said she consented at first and Kobe stopped when she told him to. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/DP_Bryant%20defense%20attacks_101603.htm * Finally, the settlement. People actually use this as Kobe's confession. Kobe was strongly advised by his own defense team AND other prosecution to settle this case. Why? He could risk losing everything, and it does not help that he's a black man. If he didn't settle, it would take years for this case to conclude; his wife also had a miscarriage during this time. When you settle a case, it's a compromise with you and the defendant; you don't think the accuser wanted Kobe to say those things? To substantiate this, the accuser asked for "unspecified amount of money, as well as public vindication.". She got both in the settlement. The accuser is the one who wanted this comment. As a user from this thread pointed out: Its what the lawyers, from both sides, agreed to make Kobe sign to end it; it has nothing to do with Kobe's actual feelings or the reality of the case. This is a settlement. articles.chicagotribune.com/2004-09-28/news/0409290017_1_accuser-lin-wood-kobe-bryant Look, by all accounts, this was a false accusation. I will never say I am 100% certain, but I am sure enough that he did not rape this woman. It's really funny how the media changed narratives to fit their agendas. I have never seen them bring up how much the prosecution was insanely unethical to Kobe AND many of his witnesses. The prosecutor, Lin Wood, is also a horrific person Just for more context: The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm e. My opinion is that the sex was consensual ... Until Kobe got a bit rough (because that's what he's into) and he asked to cum on her face (not sure why he'd ask if he was raping her?) She felt uncomfortable and stopped it ... He stopped put his hands up and the encounter ended awkwardly within 5-10 min. That's not rape ... Thats a young girl regretting her decision to have sex and she felt degraded, disrespected and saw an opportunity to cash in. She hoped Kobe was just gonna write her a cheque and that would be the end of it. She didnt know how serious and impactful a rape allegation was. Legal experts all agreed there wasn't much evidence against Kobe; the court, by allowing the accuser's sexual intercourse after the Kobe encounter as evidence, really destroyed the accuser's case. Don't take my word for it, take any legal expert that studied that trial. Prosecution was very weak in physical evidence; which is insane for a woman who went into the hospital within 18 hours of the encounter 1) If she had sex prior to Kobe, the expert said the chance of dna found on Kobe's clothes and body is very very high. There was none found. 2) The location of WHERE the DNA is found was not consistent to the prosecution's claim that DNA from old clothes entered her. 3) With all this happening, she also said the man was using condoms. So if you possibly believe every single one of these ended up how it did for Kobe, you are too biased to have this conversation.

[@GreenLakes1]

Ely Eliza There's a myth that Kobe's defense team leaked the name of Kobe's accuser. This is not true. Kobe's lawyers were allowed, by the judge, to bring up Faber's name. The Court and the Eagle County Justice Center's staff accidentally leaked the name. www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/judge-dont-call-kobe-bryant-accuser-victim * Prosecutor dismissed a witness, without telling the defense, simply because he contradicted their evidence. The sexual assault expert claimed jaw injury and vagina trauma are very much possible in consensual sex. Why is this so important? Prosecutor's entire case was predicated on the neck injury and vaginal trauma. Weirdly enough, this is never mentioned among news sites attacking Bryant. www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/03/authorities-defend-handling-kobe-case.html * The accuser had sex hours after her encounter with Kobe Bryant. However, before you guys try to use the "Sexual assault victims can be very unpredictable" card, (Which is somewhat valid) before this evidence was revealed, the accuser and the prosecutor's stances differed strongly from this. To exemplify, prosecutor tries to fight this evidence by saying she had sex BEFORE the encounter, but the forensic expert was very doubtful. If she had sex before the Kobe incident, there would be some DNA found on Kobe's clothing; Nothing was found www.nytimes.com/2004/08/04/us/papers-reveal-new-details-in-kobe-bryant-rape-case.html www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * Before the actual trial took place, including the civil court, the accuser bragged about the money she was going to get from Kobe. . You know what's worse? 3 days before Kobe was charged, she was seen by more than 5 people bragging about her encounter with Kobe. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-bragged-partygoer-happy-article-1.512242 www.foxnews.com/story/2004/11/06/docs-kobe-accuser-discussed-award-money.html * Her ex-friend reveals the accuser had celebrity addiction for a long time. She tried to do the same thing to Eminem. She also wanted to testify: www.contactmusic.com/kobe-bryant/news/ex.pal-reveals-kobe.s-accuser-plotted-to-lure-eminem-into-bed * She was seen leaving the hotel without any noticeable discomfort: www.cbsnews.com/news/kobe-records-released/ * She had a history of mental illness that was dangerous to herself and her peer: groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.showbiz.gossip/n2cprdAFQJE (This evidence would not be accepted in today's court but was registered in 2004) * The prosecutor lacked evidence. Not only evidence, they were badly losing against Kobe's defense team: "This ruling will make it much, much tougher for prosecutors to convict Bryant of sexual assualt,'' says legal analyst Cohen. "The physical evidence against him never was that strong to begin with and now this evidence is likely to tilt the 'he said, she said' battle squarely in Bryant's favor." www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * The accuser lied and changed her story multiple times. I am okay with giving accusers the benefit of the doubt, but this was alarming. Because there was a witness who saw her without any visible discomfort (This is my assumption), she claimed she was forced to wash her face and settle down before leaving Kobe's room. What's even worse? she was given a chance to correct herself months after the initial statement; she continued the lie. She didn't admit to her mistake for a whole year. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-mixups-admits-lies-claim-article-1.548757 * Remember all the articles about the "blood" on Kobe's shirt? There was very little blood splattered, and very little vaginal trauma, could even be signs of consensual sex. Also, who rapes someone knowing a bunch of blood splattered and wears the same shirt the next day? The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm * A defense forensics expert testified at a closed pretrial hearing June 22 that the alleged victim's last menstrual cycle ended June 21, nine days before she met Bryant at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. The amount of blood at issue on Bryant's T-shirt is minute. * When Detective Doug Winters was cross-examined about it at Bryant's preliminary hearing Oct. 9, he admitted that he didn't initially see it, when Bryant voluntarily surrendered his shirt to investigators."It took a forensic evaluation at CBI to notice that blood, correct?" he was asked by defense lawyer Pamela Mackey. Winters admitted that was true. * Oh yeah, Kobe's Team was able to prove that the officers explicitly asked her why she didn't say no t Kobe. Relying on thick notebooks of police interviews and reports, Mackey proved that lead investigator Doug Winters had actually asked the victim why she hadn't said no to Bryant's sexual advances. Instead, Mackey entered into evidence the victim's statement that she thought Bryant "might try to make a move" on her when she willingly entered his room at the Cordillera resort. In her original statement, she said she consented at first and Kobe stopped when she told him to. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/DP_Bryant%20defense%20attacks_101603.htm * Finally, the settlement. People actually use this as Kobe's confession. Kobe was strongly advised by his own defense team AND other prosecution to settle this case. Why? He could risk losing everything, and it does not help that he's a black man. If he didn't settle, it would take years for this case to conclude; his wife also had a miscarriage during this time. When you settle a case, it's a compromise with you and the defendant; you don't think the accuser wanted Kobe to say those things? To substantiate this, the accuser asked for "unspecified amount of money, as well as public vindication.". She got both in the settlement. The accuser is the one who wanted this comment. As a user from this thread pointed out: Its what the lawyers, from both sides, agreed to make Kobe sign to end it; it has nothing to do with Kobe's actual feelings or the reality of the case. This is a settlement. articles.chicagotribune.com/2004-09-28/news/0409290017_1_accuser-lin-wood-kobe-bryant Look, by all accounts, this was a false accusation. I will never say I am 100% certain, but I am sure enough that he did not rape this woman. It's really funny how the media changed narratives to fit their agendas. I have never seen them bring up how much the prosecution was insanely unethical to Kobe AND many of his witnesses. The prosecutor, Lin Wood, is also a horrific person Just for more context: The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm e. My opinion is that the sex was consensual ... Until Kobe got a bit rough (because that's what he's into) and he asked to cum on her face (not sure why he'd ask if he was raping her?) She felt uncomfortable and stopped it ... He stopped put his hands up and the encounter ended awkwardly within 5-10 min. That's not rape ... Thats a young girl regretting her decision to have sex and she felt degraded, disrespected and saw an opportunity to cash in. She hoped Kobe was just gonna write her a cheque and that would be the end of it. She didnt know how serious and impactful a rape allegation was. Legal experts all agreed there wasn't much evidence against Kobe; the court, by allowing the accuser's sexual intercourse after the Kobe encounter as evidence, really destroyed the accuser's case. Don't take my word for it, take any legal expert that studied that trial. Prosecution was very weak in physical evidence; which is insane for a woman who went into the hospital within 18 hours of the encounter 1) If she had sex prior to Kobe, the expert said the chance of dna found on Kobe's clothes and body is very very high. There was none found. 2) The location of WHERE the DNA is found was not consistent to the prosecution's claim that DNA from old clothes entered her. 3) With all this happening, she also said the man was using condoms. So if you possibly believe every single one of these ended up how it did for Kobe, you are too biased to have this conversation.

[@GURU714_OC]

Man this guy is good , he's interviewed so many great stars , he should have more subscribers and views , not mention his own segment or show on TV

[@nickandrade3019]

I never heard of graham before but his demeanor, body language and attitude is great

[@kiwaneemuhammad2464]

"Teach you how to trust.. just let go." I can relate bc I was the type to have to be in control, didn't like surprises and stuck in my comfort zone. But I had to put my full complete trust and God. God doesn't put you in any situations where you can't handle it. And whatever mistakes you made, correct it or if it pass, reflect on it and learn from it. There's always a lesson in everything. Remember in God there's an active will and a permissive will. My biggest problem was afraid to step out because I was afraid to make mistakes and I would worry about what people say. But people have their problems. They weren't thinking about me. My perception vs the reality.

[@jackiem9062]

This is so deep. You have helped me to realize the truths of trials and life

[@kiwaneemuhammad2464]

@@jackiem9062 It's nice to hear that. I'm glad I've done something. I had to look at myself and learn emotional lintelligence. Still a work in progress but I've come a long way. To combat fear I listened to a lecture called fear, faith and truth by Min. Louis Farrakhan (and of course prayer.) That was my therepy. Available on YT.

[@GreenLakes1]

There's a myth that Kobe's defense team leaked the name of Kobe's accuser. This is not true. Kobe's lawyers were allowed, by the judge, to bring up Faber's name. The Court and the Eagle County Justice Center's staff accidentally leaked the name. www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/judge-dont-call-kobe-bryant-accuser-victim * Prosecutor dismissed a witness, without telling the defense, simply because he contradicted their evidence. The sexual assault expert claimed jaw injury and vagina trauma are very much possible in consensual sex. Why is this so important? Prosecutor's entire case was predicated on the neck injury and vaginal trauma. Weirdly enough, this is never mentioned among news sites attacking Bryant. www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/03/authorities-defend-handling-kobe-case.html * The accuser had sex hours after her encounter with Kobe Bryant. However, before you guys try to use the "Sexual assault victims can be very unpredictable" card, (Which is somewhat valid) before this evidence was revealed, the accuser and the prosecutor's stances differed strongly from this. To exemplify, prosecutor tries to fight this evidence by saying she had sex BEFORE the encounter, but the forensic expert was very doubtful. If she had sex before the Kobe incident, there would be some DNA found on Kobe's clothing; Nothing was found www.nytimes.com/2004/08/04/us/papers-reveal-new-details-in-kobe-bryant-rape-case.html www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * Before the actual trial took place, including the civil court, the accuser bragged about the money she was going to get from Kobe. . You know what's worse? 3 days before Kobe was charged, she was seen by more than 5 people bragging about her encounter with Kobe. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-bragged-partygoer-happy-article-1.512242 www.foxnews.com/story/2004/11/06/docs-kobe-accuser-discussed-award-money.html * Her ex-friend reveals the accuser had celebrity addiction for a long time. She tried to do the same thing to Eminem. She also wanted to testify: www.contactmusic.com/kobe-bryant/news/ex.pal-reveals-kobe.s-accuser-plotted-to-lure-eminem-into-bed * She was seen leaving the hotel without any noticeable discomfort: www.cbsnews.com/news/kobe-records-released/ * She had a history of mental illness that was dangerous to herself and her peer: groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.showbiz.gossip/n2cprdAFQJE (This evidence would not be accepted in today's court but was registered in 2004) * The prosecutor lacked evidence. Not only evidence, they were badly losing against Kobe's defense team: "This ruling will make it much, much tougher for prosecutors to convict Bryant of sexual assualt,'' says legal analyst Cohen. "The physical evidence against him never was that strong to begin with and now this evidence is likely to tilt the 'he said, she said' battle squarely in Bryant's favor." www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * The accuser lied and changed her story multiple times. I am okay with giving accusers the benefit of the doubt, but this was alarming. Because there was a witness who saw her without any visible discomfort (This is my assumption), she claimed she was forced to wash her face and settle down before leaving Kobe's room. What's even worse? she was given a chance to correct herself months after the initial statement; she continued the lie. She didn't admit to her mistake for a whole year. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-mixups-admits-lies-claim-article-1.548757 * Remember all the articles about the "blood" on Kobe's shirt? There was very little blood splattered, and very little vaginal trauma, could even be signs of consensual sex. Also, who rapes someone knowing a bunch of blood splattered and wears the same shirt the next day? The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm * A defense forensics expert testified at a closed pretrial hearing June 22 that the alleged victim's last menstrual cycle ended June 21, nine days before she met Bryant at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. The amount of blood at issue on Bryant's T-shirt is minute. * When Detective Doug Winters was cross-examined about it at Bryant's preliminary hearing Oct. 9, he admitted that he didn't initially see it, when Bryant voluntarily surrendered his shirt to investigators."It took a forensic evaluation at CBI to notice that blood, correct?" he was asked by defense lawyer Pamela Mackey. Winters admitted that was true. * Oh yeah, Kobe's Team was able to prove that the officers explicitly asked her why she didn't say no t Kobe. Relying on thick notebooks of police interviews and reports, Mackey proved that lead investigator Doug Winters had actually asked the victim why she hadn't said no to Bryant's sexual advances. Instead, Mackey entered into evidence the victim's statement that she thought Bryant "might try to make a move" on her when she willingly entered his room at the Cordillera resort. In her original statement, she said she consented at first and Kobe stopped when she told him to. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/DP_Bryant%20defense%20attacks_101603.htm * Finally, the settlement. People actually use this as Kobe's confession. Kobe was strongly advised by his own defense team AND other prosecution to settle this case. Why? He could risk losing everything, and it does not help that he's a black man. If he didn't settle, it would take years for this case to conclude; his wife also had a miscarriage during this time. When you settle a case, it's a compromise with you and the defendant; you don't think the accuser wanted Kobe to say those things? To substantiate this, the accuser asked for "unspecified amount of money, as well as public vindication.". She got both in the settlement. The accuser is the one who wanted this comment. As a user from this thread pointed out: Its what the lawyers, from both sides, agreed to make Kobe sign to end it; it has nothing to do with Kobe's actual feelings or the reality of the case. This is a settlement. articles.chicagotribune.com/2004-09-28/news/0409290017_1_accuser-lin-wood-kobe-bryant Look, by all accounts, this was a false accusation. I will never say I am 100% certain, but I am sure enough that he did not rape this woman. It's really funny how the media changed narratives to fit their agendas. I have never seen them bring up how much the prosecution was insanely unethical to Kobe AND many of his witnesses. The prosecutor, Lin Wood, is also a horrific person Just for more context: The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm e. My opinion is that the sex was consensual ... Until Kobe got a bit rough (because that's what he's into) and he asked to cum on her face (not sure why he'd ask if he was raping her?) She felt uncomfortable and stopped it ... He stopped put his hands up and the encounter ended awkwardly within 5-10 min. That's not rape ... Thats a young girl regretting her decision to have sex and she felt degraded, disrespected and saw an opportunity to cash in. She hoped Kobe was just gonna write her a cheque and that would be the end of it. She didnt know how serious and impactful a rape allegation was. Legal experts all agreed there wasn't much evidence against Kobe; the court, by allowing the accuser's sexual intercourse after the Kobe encounter as evidence, really destroyed the accuser's case. Don't take my word for it, take any legal expert that studied that trial. Prosecution was very weak in physical evidence; which is insane for a woman who went into the hospital within 18 hours of the encounter 1) If she had sex prior to Kobe, the expert said the chance of dna found on Kobe's clothes and body is very very high. There was none found. 2) The location of WHERE the DNA is found was not consistent to the prosecution's claim that DNA from old clothes entered her. 3) With all this happening, she also said the man was using condoms. So if you possibly believe every single one of these ended up how it did for Kobe, you are too biased to have this conversation.

[@hoopdreams468]

I love kobe he is my inspiration when ever i need advice on life i always watch kobe and when ever i need motivation i always watch kobe thanks for all your inspiration kobe i really wish you could read this one day in hopefully it would make you smile

[@mikeappleget482]

Must be a hard time for you today. RIP Mamba

[@tiredowalkin]

@@fredgarvin9262 , I read that too, he got the same thing from the Grim Reaper, hope he liked it.

[@haroof]

Thank you, Graham. Thank you for asking insightful questions and letting your guests actually answer without interruption.

[@cantguard26]

The interview was taped in 2012,here I was thinking this was made around 2016

[@Toberenamedonedaymaybe]

One of the best interviewers I seen. Keep it up you are amazing!

[@GrahamBensinger]

+To be renamed one day...maybe Thanks!

[@KC11ON]

A lot of "Lawyers", "judges" and "Jury members" in the comments.

[@JasonHBrown-dk1ub]

Kobe is so bored now I'm sure he is watching himself in this interview and reading the comments...bless his heart...

[@jaredferguson2999]

Education for the Culture He suffered 22 major injuries in a 5 year period. I think he's probably happy to rest

[@jaredferguson2999]

@Sans Undertale god this didn't age well

[@rxjnnigafan123]

You are a great interviewer. And you have a really nice way of approaching topics which are difficult. Very impressive, hope you gain more popularity

[@adon31997]

He still looks like he did when he came into the league at 17, minus the hair.👍

[@qwertyzxcvbn3174]

He was bald when he came in the league tho

[@californiaboy7721]

+Rpp Wing no shit dumbass that's what he saying

[@ape8887]

Rpp Wing u dumb ???? He had an Afro when he was drafted to the hornets and the first season with the lakers. Shaved his head to look like mj

[@vicamz5725]

Patrick b123 he definitely didn't have an Afro 😂

[@wlt3585]

victor evans he had a small afro lol

[@abhaycuram]

this is why kobe bean bryant is one of the greatest players of all time. Its these kinda of experiences that really set him apart from his peers and honestly make him a source of inspiration and a role model outside of sports. Shit happens in life, at the end of the day its how you handle it and having the tenacity to persevere that will always save you. Much respect to Kobe Bean, I would love to meet this man someday.

[@ko7577]

You're right. Strangling a teenager and leaving her with neck bruises, bleeding, and vaginal tears absolutely was the building block on which he was able to score more baskets. It's good you know what's really important in life. If there's anything people need to learn, it's how to persevere after traumatizing a teenager.

[@moman36]

You realise it was all a lie right, none of the things you are talking about were proven to be true. Otherwise he would’ve been in jail

[@RB-f]

@@moman36he would have gone to jail if Katelyn Faber showed up to testify in court. I guess he paid her off and she was like F it.

[@bobbyjohnson9409]

An inspiration huh? The dude raped a chick moron. And I’m a big time lakers fan. Dude lied to the cops. She showed me around the hotel and we shot the shit and that was it. Ummmm Mr Bryant, she’s been to the hospital already and got tested, we know you two had sex. Oh yeah we had sex but it was consensual smh

[@JonathanPoto]

Clever and entry into the topic bringing Ray Lewis turnaround into thus

[@lisaavalos6890]

I'm born and raised in LA and around that time my husband got a contract in Colorado and we were so sure that Kobe Bryant did not do nothing wrong that my husband made it a point at the hotel room to wear his jersey to wear his shirt we were so proud of Kobe even more when he was going through that trial being in Colorado and Kobe play so well because he didn't do anything bad he had a clear conscience R.I.P Kobe Bryant and Gigi and the victims that were in the helicopter accident regarding Mother Mary keep all of you and your glory and bless and give inner peace to your loved ones I'm so sorry for your guys's lost

[@DJRenee]

Dear Gayle, This is how you ask a person a question while they are alive.

[@tgrandstaff1091]

Kobe over lebron till the day I fucking die im a mavericks fan ( I'm from Dallas) but Kobe just has a certain class and swag to him that I love

[@Rockcroc2000Rm1wE3erWmNfkL]

Congrats on Dirk reaching 30k career points!

[@steelpipetv2073]

2pac of basketball I love you Kobe Bryant forever the magic key word you said was you cant help but be different you cant help but have a better sense of who you are.....R.I.P Black Mamba and Gigi

[@TN-fk6zc]

He did better than Gayle King's toupee wearing ass!! Great interview. RIP Legend! 💜

[@imthecaptainnow6446]

Dead ass hate that old hack

[@elrickpenn]

@Diamond ... Flatlined on that one ! ... lmmfao ...

[@UniversalStand]

T N lol!!

[@TN-fk6zc]

S***** yo mama wears a toupee with a strap on!

[@kccbtujfo6346]

Such a man of class he was!

[@colbraz9063]

"Trust the process." - Kobe Bryant 2012

[@bwalton42]

@Bruised Banana had nothing to do with money on his end the accuser was chasing money

[@camillewright7914]

What they refuse to say is that the accusers own friends were set to testify against her; that she bragged to them at dinner that she slept with Kobe, thats why she didn't testify! 5, Five of her own people who contacted the police &NBC who claimed they had proof she went out to dinner with them immediately following the alleged assault and further, DNA evidence found the semen of 5 different males inside her proving she had unprotected sex before AND after she says Kobe attacked her. She lied to prosecutors and said she hadn't had sex after the assault because she was traumatized. Im trying not to judge but sex with 5 men within a 1 week period including 3 after a 'violent assault' doesn't ring true to me. She had her chance to come at Kobe, he was acquitted, but now after his death and all these years later, he's guilty.....bullshit. and lets keep it real....a white accuser vs a Major black athlete-you know damn well the prosecution wouldn't have dropped that case unless they knew the actual evidence wouldn't gain a conviction. Yeah I said it. #MambaOut

[@bwalton42]

@@camillewright7914 love you for this thank you

[@bwalton42]

@@camillewright7914 especially in Colorado

[@GreenLakes1]

Camille Wright There's a myth that Kobe's defense team leaked the name of Kobe's accuser. This is not true. Kobe's lawyers were allowed, by the judge, to bring up Faber's name. The Court and the Eagle County Justice Center's staff accidentally leaked the name. www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/judge-dont-call-kobe-bryant-accuser-victim * Prosecutor dismissed a witness, without telling the defense, simply because he contradicted their evidence. The sexual assault expert claimed jaw injury and vagina trauma are very much possible in consensual sex. Why is this so important? Prosecutor's entire case was predicated on the neck injury and vaginal trauma. Weirdly enough, this is never mentioned among news sites attacking Bryant. www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/03/authorities-defend-handling-kobe-case.html * The accuser had sex hours after her encounter with Kobe Bryant. However, before you guys try to use the "Sexual assault victims can be very unpredictable" card, (Which is somewhat valid) before this evidence was revealed, the accuser and the prosecutor's stances differed strongly from this. To exemplify, prosecutor tries to fight this evidence by saying she had sex BEFORE the encounter, but the forensic expert was very doubtful. If she had sex before the Kobe incident, there would be some DNA found on Kobe's clothing; Nothing was found www.nytimes.com/2004/08/04/us/papers-reveal-new-details-in-kobe-bryant-rape-case.html www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * Before the actual trial took place, including the civil court, the accuser bragged about the money she was going to get from Kobe. . You know what's worse? 3 days before Kobe was charged, she was seen by more than 5 people bragging about her encounter with Kobe. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-bragged-partygoer-happy-article-1.512242 www.foxnews.com/story/2004/11/06/docs-kobe-accuser-discussed-award-money.html * Her ex-friend reveals the accuser had celebrity addiction for a long time. She tried to do the same thing to Eminem. She also wanted to testify: www.contactmusic.com/kobe-bryant/news/ex.pal-reveals-kobe.s-accuser-plotted-to-lure-eminem-into-bed * She was seen leaving the hotel without any noticeable discomfort: www.cbsnews.com/news/kobe-records-released/ * She had a history of mental illness that was dangerous to herself and her peer: groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.showbiz.gossip/n2cprdAFQJE (This evidence would not be accepted in today's court but was registered in 2004) * The prosecutor lacked evidence. Not only evidence, they were badly losing against Kobe's defense team: "This ruling will make it much, much tougher for prosecutors to convict Bryant of sexual assualt,'' says legal analyst Cohen. "The physical evidence against him never was that strong to begin with and now this evidence is likely to tilt the 'he said, she said' battle squarely in Bryant's favor." www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * The accuser lied and changed her story multiple times. I am okay with giving accusers the benefit of the doubt, but this was alarming. Because there was a witness who saw her without any visible discomfort (This is my assumption), she claimed she was forced to wash her face and settle down before leaving Kobe's room. What's even worse? she was given a chance to correct herself months after the initial statement; she continued the lie. She didn't admit to her mistake for a whole year. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-mixups-admits-lies-claim-article-1.548757 * Remember all the articles about the "blood" on Kobe's shirt? There was very little blood splattered, and very little vaginal trauma, could even be signs of consensual sex. Also, who rapes someone knowing a bunch of blood splattered and wears the same shirt the next day? The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm * A defense forensics expert testified at a closed pretrial hearing June 22 that the alleged victim's last menstrual cycle ended June 21, nine days before she met Bryant at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. The amount of blood at issue on Bryant's T-shirt is minute. * When Detective Doug Winters was cross-examined about it at Bryant's preliminary hearing Oct. 9, he admitted that he didn't initially see it, when Bryant voluntarily surrendered his shirt to investigators."It took a forensic evaluation at CBI to notice that blood, correct?" he was asked by defense lawyer Pamela Mackey. Winters admitted that was true. * Oh yeah, Kobe's Team was able to prove that the officers explicitly asked her why she didn't say no t Kobe. Relying on thick notebooks of police interviews and reports, Mackey proved that lead investigator Doug Winters had actually asked the victim why she hadn't said no to Bryant's sexual advances. Instead, Mackey entered into evidence the victim's statement that she thought Bryant "might try to make a move" on her when she willingly entered his room at the Cordillera resort. In her original statement, she said she consented at first and Kobe stopped when she told him to. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/DP_Bryant%20defense%20attacks_101603.htm * Finally, the settlement. People actually use this as Kobe's confession. Kobe was strongly advised by his own defense team AND other prosecution to settle this case. Why? He could risk losing everything, and it does not help that he's a black man. If he didn't settle, it would take years for this case to conclude; his wife also had a miscarriage during this time. When you settle a case, it's a compromise with you and the defendant; you don't think the accuser wanted Kobe to say those things? To substantiate this, the accuser asked for "unspecified amount of money, as well as public vindication.". She got both in the settlement. The accuser is the one who wanted this comment. As a user from this thread pointed out: Its what the lawyers, from both sides, agreed to make Kobe sign to end it; it has nothing to do with Kobe's actual feelings or the reality of the case. This is a settlement. articles.chicagotribune.com/2004-09-28/news/0409290017_1_accuser-lin-wood-kobe-bryant Look, by all accounts, this was a false accusation. I will never say I am 100% certain, but I am sure enough that he did not rape this woman. It's really funny how the media changed narratives to fit their agendas. I have never seen them bring up how much the prosecution was insanely unethical to Kobe AND many of his witnesses. The prosecutor, Lin Wood, is also a horrific person Just for more context: The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm e. My opinion is that the sex was consensual ... Until Kobe got a bit rough (because that's what he's into) and he asked to cum on her face (not sure why he'd ask if he was raping her?) She felt uncomfortable and stopped it ... He stopped put his hands up and the encounter ended awkwardly within 5-10 min. That's not rape ... Thats a young girl regretting her decision to have sex and she felt degraded, disrespected and saw an opportunity to cash in. She hoped Kobe was just gonna write her a cheque and that would be the end of it. She didnt know how serious and impactful a rape allegation was. Legal experts all agreed there wasn't much evidence against Kobe; the court, by allowing the accuser's sexual intercourse after the Kobe encounter as evidence, really destroyed the accuser's case. Don't take my word for it, take any legal expert that studied that trial. Prosecution was very weak in physical evidence; which is insane for a woman who went into the hospital within 18 hours of the encounter 1) If she had sex prior to Kobe, the expert said the chance of dna found on Kobe's clothes and body is very very high. There was none found. 2) The location of WHERE the DNA is found was not consistent to the prosecution's claim that DNA from old clothes entered her. 3) With all this happening, she also said the man was using condoms. So if you possibly believe every single one of these ended up how it did for Kobe, you are too biased to have this conversation.

[@goldenstate2192]

Damn, Kobe was one of the most transparent superstars EVER!

[@Gunner_99]

@Skyhawk Apodaca you got a foul mouth on you boy, karma is very real. I’d be careful saying things like that.

[@Gunner_99]

@Skyhawk Apodaca perfectly okay to condemn, but saying foul things like that won’t ever bring you any good, peace.

[@Gunner_99]

@Skyhawk Apodaca “your mind is just as small as sports”. You are not only arrogant but completely delusional, people’s impact transcends sports and I know it’s hard for you to swallow that because you hate seeing people idolizing Kobe but guess what? He did have a positive influence as well whether you like it or not. And as long as we are talking about fools, look no further than yourself, a person who is wasting their time making childish remarks

[@Gunner_99]

@Skyhawk Apodaca I have every right to be offended like you have the right to make theses stupid remarks, not that hard to understand eh? And stop calling him a rapist as he was never charged of the crime...

[@michellelove34]

Now this is the appropriate way to address this issue...with journalistic INTEGRITY, humility, sincerity and most importantly WHILE HE WAS ALIVE...GAYLE and everybody else that want to disrespect him posthumously!

[@dangeloriley2797]

You don’t wait until the man dead to talk about you ask the person while he alive big up to Graham for this

[@johnschissler8585]

RIP LEGEND

[@camillewright7914]

What they refuse to say is that the accusers own friends were set to testify against her; that she bragged to them at dinner that she slept with Kobe, thats why she didn't testify! 5, Five of her own people who contacted the police &NBC who claimed they had proof she went out to dinner with them immediately following the alleged assault and further, DNA evidence found the semen of 5 different males inside her proving she had unprotected sex before AND after she says Kobe attacked her. She lied to prosecutors and said she hadn't had sex after the assault because she was traumatized. Im trying not to judge but sex with 5 men within a 1 week period including 3 after a 'violent assault' doesn't ring true to me. She had her chance to come at Kobe, he was acquitted, but now after his death and all these years later, he's guilty.....bullshit. and lets keep it real....a white accuser vs a Major black athlete-you know damn well the prosecution wouldn't have dropped that case unless they knew the actual evidence wouldn't gain a conviction. Yeah I said it. #MambaOut

[@GT-RTData9]

Facts, and people keep claiming guilty because of accusations while not even doing research into the case. But it's obvious racial bias. Funny thing is, I don't remember people trying to destroy Paul Walker for chasing after teenage girls and having a 16yo girlfriend right after he died.

[@mozellebeasley4727]

Camille Wright Bottom line She failed to testify against a rapist but yet she settled out of court receiving a $$$$humongous settlement no doubt

[@DTskater16]

Son White blah blah blah

[@GT-RTData9]

@@DTskater16 Information is so easily accessible, yet people choose to stay ignorant based off personal bias.

[@mrsmiff20001]

Not to mention, she was a contestant on American Idol. She saw Kobe as a get rich quick scheme

[@jamielunes1841]

Thank You!

[@Chiqsan]

This journalist definitely measured his words. Wisdom will have you approach such a sensitive topic in this manner.

[@expertschoice5680]

Facts: 1. Girl texted friend about how Kobe was flirty and she was willing to get it on. 2. She sneaked into his room the get it on. 3. She asked him to stop because it was hurting her so he did then she filed rape charges. 4. Crazy

[@expertschoice5680]

@@caydenrgarrett no sir

[@alex_n215]

Everything is correct but she didn’t need to sneak into the room, Kobe invited her back to the room.

[@25mL]

BBC of course it hurt.

[@edmondgeorge3]

It's true

[@carmenduran2312]

Kobe was a beautiful person. We all make mistakes in this world. Maybe he did and maybe he didn't but the difference is whether we learn from those mistakes and turn ourselves around to be better people for those we love around us. 🙏

[@Charmander009]

Yea that’s not how the law works. Had he been found guilty , he would just be getting out of prison now

[@vizionaryentertainment8464]

@Boxing 101 idk man a lot of women do get raped and everyone takes the side of the athlete because theyre famous and good at sports thats not righ

[@DunDone_IT5252]

@@vizionaryentertainment8464 and as many that do are as many that get falsely accused! So that statement has no bearing! Only the people that are involved in the act know what really happened period! Stop assuming!

[@monstaxonly807]

@Boxing 101 So rich and powerful people dont rape cause tbey can grt anyone they want? Epstein disagrees

[@zoltankovacs6785]

lol complete bs.

[@bpresleyc]

I miss Kobe so much....there will be days where no matter how awesome life is, there is this space in my heart that can't be filled, and I remember that watching Kobe play was what filled that space. People who go hard in life don't feel as lonely from the sacrifices when they hear Kobe talk about the mental processes he's gone thru. The way he articulates his feelings so transparently. I just miss him so much.

[@bpresleyc]

@Jka Vill what are you talking about? How is this gay?

[@Jacobdg2421]

First question was literally how did he turn the negative into a positive. What a smart guy the interviewer is. He didn’t have to ask the same question 10 times to get something outta Kobe.

[@BuffaloBarber24]

Due to the charges being dropped, he made a plea to never speak of any details about the case. Very rare that you get this question asked to him, if ever. Surprised you did. And surprised even more that he gave u all that insight. Good stuff.

[@jamesbowser5006]

we all know there was sex involved. was this a set up for extortion? This is what everyone wants to know about the case. What went wrong between to adults in a hotel room? Are we going to get ladies in double figures come forward years from today? Tell us something! Was she paid off or did she avoid jail by telling the truth?

[@victimcastrate222tipssnitc5]

James bowser idiot he admitted it

[@GreenLakes1]

There's a myth that Kobe's defense team leaked the name of Kobe's accuser. This is not true. Kobe's lawyers were allowed, by the judge, to bring up Faber's name. The Court and the Eagle County Justice Center's staff accidentally leaked the name. www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/judge-dont-call-kobe-bryant-accuser-victim * Prosecutor dismissed a witness, without telling the defense, simply because he contradicted their evidence. The sexual assault expert claimed jaw injury and vagina trauma are very much possible in consensual sex. Why is this so important? Prosecutor's entire case was predicated on the neck injury and vaginal trauma. Weirdly enough, this is never mentioned among news sites attacking Bryant. www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/03/authorities-defend-handling-kobe-case.html * The accuser had sex hours after her encounter with Kobe Bryant. However, before you guys try to use the "Sexual assault victims can be very unpredictable" card, (Which is somewhat valid) before this evidence was revealed, the accuser and the prosecutor's stances differed strongly from this. To exemplify, prosecutor tries to fight this evidence by saying she had sex BEFORE the encounter, but the forensic expert was very doubtful. If she had sex before the Kobe incident, there would be some DNA found on Kobe's clothing; Nothing was found www.nytimes.com/2004/08/04/us/papers-reveal-new-details-in-kobe-bryant-rape-case.html www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * Before the actual trial took place, including the civil court, the accuser bragged about the money she was going to get from Kobe. . You know what's worse? 3 days before Kobe was charged, she was seen by more than 5 people bragging about her encounter with Kobe. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-bragged-partygoer-happy-article-1.512242 www.foxnews.com/story/2004/11/06/docs-kobe-accuser-discussed-award-money.html * Her ex-friend reveals the accuser had celebrity addiction for a long time. She tried to do the same thing to Eminem. She also wanted to testify: www.contactmusic.com/kobe-bryant/news/ex.pal-reveals-kobe.s-accuser-plotted-to-lure-eminem-into-bed * She was seen leaving the hotel without any noticeable discomfort: www.cbsnews.com/news/kobe-records-released/ * She had a history of mental illness that was dangerous to herself and her peer: groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.showbiz.gossip/n2cprdAFQJE (This evidence would not be accepted in today's court but was registered in 2004) * The prosecutor lacked evidence. Not only evidence, they were badly losing against Kobe's defense team: "This ruling will make it much, much tougher for prosecutors to convict Bryant of sexual assualt,'' says legal analyst Cohen. "The physical evidence against him never was that strong to begin with and now this evidence is likely to tilt the 'he said, she said' battle squarely in Bryant's favor." www.cbsnews.com/news/big-win-for-kobe-defense/ * The accuser lied and changed her story multiple times. I am okay with giving accusers the benefit of the doubt, but this was alarming. Because there was a witness who saw her without any visible discomfort (This is my assumption), she claimed she was forced to wash her face and settle down before leaving Kobe's room. What's even worse? she was given a chance to correct herself months after the initial statement; she continued the lie. She didn't admit to her mistake for a whole year. www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/kobe-accuser-mixups-admits-lies-claim-article-1.548757 * Remember all the articles about the "blood" on Kobe's shirt? There was very little blood splattered, and very little vaginal trauma, could even be signs of consensual sex. Also, who rapes someone knowing a bunch of blood splattered and wears the same shirt the next day? The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm * A defense forensics expert testified at a closed pretrial hearing June 22 that the alleged victim's last menstrual cycle ended June 21, nine days before she met Bryant at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. The amount of blood at issue on Bryant's T-shirt is minute. * When Detective Doug Winters was cross-examined about it at Bryant's preliminary hearing Oct. 9, he admitted that he didn't initially see it, when Bryant voluntarily surrendered his shirt to investigators."It took a forensic evaluation at CBI to notice that blood, correct?" he was asked by defense lawyer Pamela Mackey. Winters admitted that was true. * Oh yeah, Kobe's Team was able to prove that the officers explicitly asked her why she didn't say no t Kobe. Relying on thick notebooks of police interviews and reports, Mackey proved that lead investigator Doug Winters had actually asked the victim why she hadn't said no to Bryant's sexual advances. Instead, Mackey entered into evidence the victim's statement that she thought Bryant "might try to make a move" on her when she willingly entered his room at the Cordillera resort. In her original statement, she said she consented at first and Kobe stopped when she told him to. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/DP_Bryant%20defense%20attacks_101603.htm * Finally, the settlement. People actually use this as Kobe's confession. Kobe was strongly advised by his own defense team AND other prosecution to settle this case. Why? He could risk losing everything, and it does not help that he's a black man. If he didn't settle, it would take years for this case to conclude; his wife also had a miscarriage during this time. When you settle a case, it's a compromise with you and the defendant; you don't think the accuser wanted Kobe to say those things? To substantiate this, the accuser asked for "unspecified amount of money, as well as public vindication.". She got both in the settlement. The accuser is the one who wanted this comment. As a user from this thread pointed out: Its what the lawyers, from both sides, agreed to make Kobe sign to end it; it has nothing to do with Kobe's actual feelings or the reality of the case. This is a settlement. articles.chicagotribune.com/2004-09-28/news/0409290017_1_accuser-lin-wood-kobe-bryant Look, by all accounts, this was a false accusation. I will never say I am 100% certain, but I am sure enough that he did not rape this woman. It's really funny how the media changed narratives to fit their agendas. I have never seen them bring up how much the prosecution was insanely unethical to Kobe AND many of his witnesses. The prosecutor, Lin Wood, is also a horrific person Just for more context: The blood that was on Bryant's shirt was basically such a tiny amount, it was invisible. la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/P4/RMN_Troubling%20evidence_082604.htm e. My opinion is that the sex was consensual ... Until Kobe got a bit rough (because that's what he's into) and he asked to cum on her face (not sure why he'd ask if he was raping her?) She felt uncomfortable and stopped it ... He stopped put his hands up and the encounter ended awkwardly within 5-10 min. That's not rape ... Thats a young girl regretting her decision to have sex and she felt degraded, disrespected and saw an opportunity to cash in. She hoped Kobe was just gonna write her a cheque and that would be the end of it. She didnt know how serious and impactful a rape allegation was. Legal experts all agreed there wasn't much evidence against Kobe; the court, by allowing the accuser's sexual intercourse after the Kobe encounter as evidence, really destroyed the accuser's case. Don't take my word for it, take any legal expert that studied that trial. Prosecution was very weak in physical evidence; which is insane for a woman who went into the hospital within 18 hours of the encounter 1) If she had sex prior to Kobe, the expert said the chance of dna found on Kobe's clothes and body is very very high. There was none found. 2) The location of WHERE the DNA is found was not consistent to the prosecution's claim that DNA from old clothes entered her. 3) With all this happening, she also said the man was using condoms. So if you possibly believe every single one of these ended up how it did for Kobe, you are too biased to have this conversation.

[@ko7577]

@@jamesbowser5006 The truth is right in the pictures of her bruising and blood taken after the incident. Right after it. And the truth is right in his 57-page police report. Go read it. He likes to strangle teenagers I guess. He started to strangle her in the room. There was blood all over his shirt. She had bruising on her neck. He says right in the police report he didn't ask someone he'd known all of 10 minutes if she felt like being strangled and beaten up. The fact that people just ignore stuff like this is sick.

[@derrickrose8615]

Nigga was playing like his freedom depended on it...once he dropped that 54 then 3 games later dropped 81 we knew that shit mad him go hard and take it out on the defenses

[@TheSunnyboy97]

+elendog12 caught his ass lol

[@derrickrose8615]

+elendog12 i didn't say "lol"once...so that means i wasn't joking...and dave didn't go into detail about the points.

[@TheSunnyboy97]

derrick rose fix them knees fam

[@LakersDynasty42]

+derrick rose He didn't have any 54-point games in the 2003-04 season and the 81-point game happened in January of '06.

[@TheShaund]

Love how Kobe admitted it wasn't just about him he mentioned his family you can see where his heart was

[@r.m5883]

Did he mention the victim

[@Lrgend988]

@@r.m58831. No one knows if he raped her, he is proven innocent. 2. Why should he mention the „victim“?

[@whoisayou7498]

Graham asks the right questions the right way

[@JustDoItnike1000]

Graham is the all time best interviewer ever TBE

[@GrahamBensinger]

Untrue but thanks for the kind words.

[@PhilomathBret]

Then who is the best interviewer ever?

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

PhilomathBret Graham Bensinger 😜

[@MrVideoyoulike]

It does not challenge who you are as a person it shows you who you are as a person and that is when you decide if you want to continue to be that person or change.

[@ktut1888]

Great interviews Graham, love your stuff

[@GrahamBensinger]

+Kuey Tut Thanks, Kuey!

[@fredrickjohnson9473]

+Graham Bensinger great job imma big Kobe Bryant fan

[@selfiecinema2251]

got to give to Kobe that regardless of the subject he delivers thouhtfull and well rounded answers. he's really good of making every of his interviews very interesting.

[@carlastewart1868]

He was good looking

[@TheMackash2]

Eagle1 stop trying to demonize this man...you’re jealous of a dead man and you’re hateful. Grow up!

[@LifelsGreat]

That Record people refuse to acknowledge these facts.. you know how it is.

[@jeremy072579]

@Eagle1 Kobe had women WILLINGLY waiting by his hotel room before and after away games like a lot of players do. NBA players have groupies in every city they touch down in. These guys are rich and famous. They don't have to rape any woman. They have plenty willing to give it up. I've seen it. The accuser played the victim role after she pursued him for sex. That's how these women come up. Don't believe the hype.

[@jah9486]

Eagle1 man stfu u haven’t researched shit everyone knows how rape is horrible but u haven’t researched the facts about kobe’s case so get off ur high horse and stop spreading toxic shit all over this interview that has nothing to do with u

[@reginaldpeters5142]

@Eagle1 shut up clown

[@SimoneUmba]

At least someone asked him when he was alive

[@Ahdree23]

I just love Kobe so much. Saw so much growth during his years here with us, on and off the court. Enjoy paradise sweet Kobe and Gigi 💛💜💛💜

[@LaPotraBellaca]

What a great interview

[@jemelmoore7329]

A real interviewer who was man enough to ask him this question while he was alive..

[@SuSpeaks15]

I like his voice.. Sounds good looking

[@sexiladi6809]

Yes,his voice was very sexy💞

[@SuSpeaks15]

@@sexiladi6809 sniff... 😔

[@369yew]

@Eagle1 why?

[@Jeeyaz]

@Eagle1 ignorant

[@michaelw7327]

@@sexiladi6809 wtf is wrong with you...

[@avrilwhite1771]

Great interview and appropriate for the time....

[@crappytourguide226]

Still can't believe he is gone!

[@MARV22MAN]

Rest in peace MAMBA ♥️

[@domtee]

Much respect to this guy and all the others that had the balls to ask these questions while he was alive. MUTE OPRAH AND GAYLE KING!!!

[@solidust23]

Why dnt they tell the truth about that women that lied about it being rape

[@saiyongdawn7756]

@@solidust23 Bc that would be to boring for their ratings.

[@sexkitten6940]

dominickteaches stfu🙄

[@lorrainewilson9818]

Lovely interview

[@Misserbi]

True. When the same type of thing arises again -- you can sense if it is the same thing as before. You can try to not repeat offenses but in the end it is a process and there are knowledgeable people standing by waiting to let you know it happens and this is what it does. That is life. Try not blaming until you can make a decision that can help the outcome reach its destination. That is trust.

[@GoatzyYT]

RIP MAMBA 🥺💔

[@Curi0u50ne]

ChoDuhMax did he have a long willy ....mamba?!

[@GoatzyYT]

@@Curi0u50ne?