Kobe Bryant Case Dismissed

American Voices

September 8, 2004 | ISSUE 40•36

Last week, prosecutors dropped the felony sexual-assault charge against basketball star Kobe Bryant. What do you think?

Well, there you have it. The system works.

Sandy Miller
Teacher
All you people who have been clamoring for a pro athlete who's not a convicted felon, here's your man.

Amy O'Keefe
Studio Musician
At last, Kobe is vindicated before the eyes of the nation: He's not a rapist; he just constantly cheats on his wife.

James Tompkins
Lawyer
He's still guilty of losing to the no-name Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals.

Eric Mills
Chef
Every time a black man gets famous, they try to drag him down. But every time a woman asserts herself, they call her a slut. So I'm torn.

Michael Bartko
Systems Analyst
Could they at least tell us if he did it or not?

Jeffrey Larsen
Mayor

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