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Text of the statement from District Attorney Mark Hurlbert after the judge
granted his request to dismiss the felony sexual assault charge against Kobe
Bryant:
"Today, I have reluctantly made the difficult decision to dismiss the case
of People of the State of Colorado v. Kobe Bryant. This decision was made
after several meetings with the victim, her family and her attorney.
"In every case there are ethical minimums in terms of quantity of evidence
for a prosecutor to go forward. I have absolutely no doubt that those
ethical standards were met and exceeded as long as the jury had the
opportunity to see and hear the facts of what happened in that room from the
victim herself. I have no doubt that that bar cannot be reached without the
willing cooperation of this crime victim in this trial.
"This prosecution team wants to try this case, I want to try this case and
have the evidence heard by 12 citizens of this community.
"However, the victim has informed us, after much of her own labored
deliberation that she does not want to proceed with this trial. For this
reason, and this reason only, the case is being dismissed.
"Throughout the prosecution of this defendant, we have consistently
supported this victim and have respected her needs. A trial can be traumatic
for any victim of any crime, more so with the victim of a sexual assault,
and even more so with the victim of a sexual assault whose victimization has
been subject to worldwide scrutiny. We admire the courage, strength and
integrity the victim has displayed throughout the past year. She is truly an
amazing person.
"Today justice is sadly interrupted. The casualty in this interruption has
been a brave young woman who was grievously hurt.
"This decision is not based upon a lack of my office's commitment to the
case. With the victim we truly felt we had a great case and that justice
would prevail. Our commitment to this case remains strong.
"This decision is not based upon a lack of belief of the victim. She is an
extremely credible and brave young woman and our belief in her has not
wavered over the past year.
"This decision is not based upon the lack of the ability of the trial
team -- Ingrid Bakke, Dana Easter and Gregg Crittenden are three dedicated,
talented prosecutors and I would put them up against anyone, anywhere in
this country. And I thank them for their dedication and hard work in this
case.
"Ultimately, we all must respect that this is this crime victim's personal
decision and candidly this team understands why she may have misgivings
about her rights being respected in this process.
"I would like to thank all of the dedicated hardworking people who assisted
in the preparation of this case. First and foremost the people of Eagle
County. The support from everyone has been outstanding. I especially want to
thank those of you who answered their summons for jury duty. I understand
the imposition and disruption and pain that this has caused you and thank
you for your commitment. I also want to thank the Eagle County commissioners
and government. Both with monetary support and advice. Both were invaluable.
"I also want to thank Dave Thomas, Jefferson County DA and Mary Keenan,
Boulder County DA, for contributing the expert services and talents of Dana
Easter and Ingrid Bakke. Without Ingrid and Dana our tiny office could not
have handled such a big case.
"I also want to thank the attorney general, Ken Salazar. His support, advice
and people were invaluable. We could not have gone as far without his help.
"I also thank Sheriff Joe Hoy, Investigator Doug Winters, Investigator Dan
Loya and the rest of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. They did a great
investigation under very trying circumstances.
"Finally, I want to thank the victim and her family.They are truly great
people and my heroes. Thank you. I will not be taking any questions or
providing any interviews."
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"This prosecution team wants to try this case, I want to try this case and
have the evidence heard by 12 citizens of this community.
"However, the victim has informed us, after much of her own labored
deliberation that she does not want to proceed with this trial. For this
reason, and this reason only, the case is being dismissed.
"This decision is not based upon a lack of my office's commitment to the
case. With the victim we truly felt we had a great case and that justice
would prevail. Our commitment to this case remains strong.
"This decision is not based upon a lack of belief of the victim. She is an
extremely credible and brave young woman and our belief in her has not
wavered over the past year.
"This decision is not based upon the lack of the ability of the trial
team -- Ingrid Bakke, Dana Easter and Gregg Crittenden are three
dedicated,
talented prosecutors and I would put them up against anyone, anywhere in
this country. And I thank them for their dedication and hard work in this
case.
What dispicable liar.
Greg
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1872956
Text of the statement from District Attorney Mark Hurlbert after the judge
granted his request to dismiss the felony sexual assault charge against Kobe
Bryant:
"Today, I have reluctantly made the difficult decision to dismiss the case
of People of the State of Colorado v. Kobe Bryant. This decision was made
after several meetings with the victim, her family and her attorney.
"In every case there are ethical minimums in terms of quantity of evidence
for a prosecutor to go forward. I have absolutely no doubt that those
ethical standards were met and exceeded as long as the jury had the
opportunity to see and hear the facts of what happened in that room from the
victim herself.
So the DA is blaming "the victim"?
How about his own lack of judgment in bringing this
case in the first place?
If he had any backbone, he would have told the
sheriff where to take it after going to the judge
behind his back.
I have no doubt that that bar cannot be reached without the
willing cooperation of this crime victim in this trial.
"This prosecution team wants to try this case, I want to try this case and
have the evidence heard by 12 citizens of this community.
"However, the victim has informed us, after much of her own labored
deliberation that she does not want to proceed with this trial. For this
reason, and this reason only, the case is being dismissed.
So much for the people who claimed it didn't matter if she testified.
I think her bowing out is a convenient way for the DA
to get away from the charge of suppressing evidence
and the fact that dr. Michael Baden's evidence blew
up in his face.
Etc.
Alex
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