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Why photos of Kobe Bryant’s deceased body were shown at a bar
The deputy who took close-up photos of Kobe Bryant’s body says he “didn’t do anything wrong”
A civil lawsuit is underway into grim photos of the late NBA great, Kobe Bryant, that were reportedly shown in “irrelevant” settings, including a bar.
Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, is claiming photos of the helicopter crash that killed her husband and young daughter, Gianna, were shared outside the investigation by fire and Sheriff’s Department employees.
The fatal helicopter crash on January 26, 2020 took the lives of nine people.
In total, about 25 up-close photos of the crash and human remains from the helicopter crash were documented by firefighters.
According to Deputy Douglas Johnson who took the photos, he was instructed to do so by Deputy Raul Versales at the command post.
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However, Versales has denied ever making that instruction. Versales says everyone at “command post, including myself, we did not request photographs.”
Vanessa Bryant’s Attorney’s pointed this out to Johnson in front of the jury.
Are you aware that deputy Versales has denied asking you to take photos on January 26, 2020?”
Eric Tuttle, an attorney for Bryant
“I am not,”
Douglas johnson
The photos were then reportedly shared in casual settings and were they shown to people outside of the investigation.
A former emergency medical technician, Luella Weireter, has testified to seeing L.A. county firefighter, Tony Imbrenda, circulate photos of Bryant’s remains on his phone at the Golden Mike Awards show.
The trail is set to last two weeks, with Vanessa Bryant set to face the officials responsible.
Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.
The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.
The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.
Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.
Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured
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