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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1885954
DENVER -- The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault
has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's
attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case.
District Attorney Mark Hurlbert's filing late Monday was a reversal of his
position on previous attempts to unseal information. While the case was
alive, he argued that releasing information could make it difficult to find
impartial jurors.
"The defense wants to stop the flow of information at a time when the
defense has purportedly leaked significant information about the victim and
her history," he said.
"The one-sided reporting has resulted in a one-sided review of the court
system. The public deserves a fair and unbiased review of the court system
and its elected officials."
Defense attorney Pamela Mackey had asked District Judge Richard Hart to
permanently seal the information, saying it includes "highly sensitive,
confidential, embarrassing and private" matters.
She said the information was of interest only for "salacious and other
improper purposes."
The accuser's attorneys also filed documents Monday arguing that the
information should be made public, saying state law does not authorize a
judge to seal such material in a criminal case.
They said some of the information Bryant wants to seal is relevant to the
civil case.
In a separate filing, the accuser's attorneys said records dealing with her
sexual activities, allegations of drug or alcohol use, her mental health and
other information that was ruled inadmissible in the criminal case should
remain sealed.
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It's only PC to do whatever the accusing scumqueen wants...
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