As Vanessa Bryant’s case against Los Angeles County continues, she is still present in court. Bryant is suing the county for negligence and invasion of privacy over photos of her husband and daughter’s helicopter crash site, which were apparently taken and distributed by first responders. There have been several witnesses during the trial so far. One of them was a former fire chief. According to reports, the man testified several times that the crash site would be safe. “haunt” him forever.
Former captain Brian Jordan took to the stand on Monday, during which he was cross-examined by one of Vanessa Bryant’s lawyers about whether he took photos at the crash site. Jordan, however, reportedly hesitated at answering certain questions and was uncomfortable thinking back. Kobe Bryant’s death. According to CNNHe left the witness’ stand three times during interrogation. In one instance, he left after being asked if Bryant’s remains were captured in the photos. Jordan, reportedly, said this when Jordan was confronted. “I need a break, I need a break”Before standing up, apologize to the judge.
During the trial, Brian Jordan, who retired in 2021, said that he didn’t recall taking photos due to having blocked out the memories. Later, he said that a supervisor asked Jordan to take photos at this site. Jordan claimed, in the middle of the questioning that the reason he was there was because “someone threw my name into this whole thing.”He made a sobering comment about the situation, despite his apparent fear when answering the questions.
The whole scene was so beautiful, it’s going to haunt you forever.
Steven Haney was the lawyer accompanying Haney during these breaks. He provided an alleged explanation. Haney asserted that his client’s exits were due to “a medical condition associated with his viewing of the crash scene,”He reportedly continues to suffer from it. “trauma.”
Other than the retired fire chief, sheriff’s deputy Doug Johnson also testifiedDuring the case. Johnson was quizzed about his photos of the Calabasas wreckage site. He said that he believes that Johnson took and shared these photos. “didn’t do anything wrong.”He claimed that it was “common practice”To take photos and to share them with colleagues, he claimed that he deleted those images later that day.
The The testimony of a bartender was also part of the Kobe Bryant caseHe denied that he laughed at being shown photos of the crash site. L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Joey Cruz was the one who allegedly showed the photos to him. He said that the bar employee was a friend he could trust. “vent” to. Cruz is expected to be back on the stand today.
Vanessa Bryant is seeking millions of dollars in her suit, also claiming that she’s experienced emotional distress due to the taking and distribution of the photos. Taunting messages on social media involving KobeHowever, they were only able to be involved in the case in a limited capacity. Christopher Chester, who also lost his wife and child in the crash, is suing L.A. County on the same grounds Bryant. However, it’s been argued that the two cases cannot be consolidated, as it would Chester should ride with her “coattails.”
It is obvious that the court case has been difficult for everyone involved. We will be receiving more updates about Vanessa Bryant’s case soon.