Hanan Othman
The wife of late NBA star Kobe Bryant is facing some resistance in her ongoing battle with the L.A. County Sheriff's office. The county has responded to the lawsuit Vanessa Bryant filed against them by claiming it as harassment.
Vanessa Bryant Goes Against L.A. Police Dept
L.A. county representatives have reportedly accused Vanessa of putting law enforcement officials at risk. They argued that her decision to post the names of 4 L.A. officers on social media involved with the lawsuit has exposed them to danger and threats.
Los Angeles County is calling out Vanessa Bryant … claiming she’s subjecting Sheriff’s deputies to harassment by revealing their names in the lawsuit she filed over photos taken at the Kobe helicopter crash site. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, attorneys for L.A. County say Kobe Bryant’s widow is aggressively conducting a “fishing expedition that is taking first responders away from their jobs.” The County is referring to the fact Vanessa posted the names of 4 deputies who allegedly took pics of remains. (TMZ)
Kobe Bryant’s Widow Names Officers In Lawsuit
In March 2021, Vanessa Bryant went to Instagram to share the details of the infamous lawsuit against Los Angeles County, the sheriff’s department, and L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. The posts included the names of the officers — Joey Cruz, Rafael Mejia, Michael Russell and Raul Versales — who allegedly took or shared photos from the crash that claimed the lives of Vanessa’s husband Kobe, their 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven other victims.
“At the moment the deputies snapped photos of Kobe and Gianna’s remains, they created a harm that cannot be undone, and the Department’s response has only exacerbated that harm.”
Vanessa Describes The Pain Of Losing Kobe + Gigi
In mid-March 2021, the grieving wife and mother opened up to PEOPLE magazine about the unbelievable loss she’s suffered. Vanessa spoke about how her daughters Natalia, Bianka, and Capri help her cope with the family tragedy. She is featured on the magazine’s “Women Changing The World” cover.
“This pain is unimaginable. You just have to get up and push forward. Lying in bed crying isn’t going to change the fact that my family will never be the same again. But getting out of bed and pushing forward is going to make the day better for my girls and for me. So that’s what I do.”
Vanessa Slams Meek Mill For Kobe Lyrics
Other than L.A. County, Vanessa has also called out certain hip-hop celebrities that dishonored Kobe. In February 2021, Bryant went to her Instagram page and didn’t hold back on checking Philly rapper Meek Mill. She quoted his leaked lyrics and explained just how much of an impact they’ve had on her.
“Dear @meekmill, I find this line to be extremely insensitive and disrespectful. Period. I am not familiar with any of your music, but I believe you can do better than this. If you are a fan, fine, there’s a better way to show your admiration for my husband. This lacks respect and tact.”
