Reply #78: Can we all take a deep breath, and separate our *emotions* from the law? [View All]

Regardless of what any of us *feel* about this case, the *law* is what applies; none of here feel that it's right that * is in the WH, but he is there, last time I looked.

This is an adversary hearing; the Constitution set it up that way. By definition, it's not going to be pretty and nice. It's not the way it works, folks. Kobe Bryant is facing a Class 1 felony charge that, if he is convicted, could cause him to spend the remainder of his natural life in prison. Regardless of how much sympathy we may feel for the victim, we cannot lose sight of the fact that even rape shield laws do not abrogate the guarantees the US Constitution makes to criminal defendants.

This is a drama that will be played out according to the US Constitution and the laws regarding evidence and trial procedure of the State of Colorado.

It's just the way it is.