Kobe’s Non-Accuser
It remains to be seen whether or not Kobe Bryant will be found guilty of rape. One thing is clear, however: he’s absolutely, positively not guilty of raping Katie Lovell, the 18- year-old girl whom many web site owners have falsely accused of accusing him. She is also one of the reasons I’m not sure I agree with the mass media’s “ethical” rule against divulging the identies of rape accusers. In this case, the media’s ham-handed attempt at protecting the privacy of the real accuser has created a nightmare for a young woman who had nothing to do with the incident.
Needless to say, Ms. Lovell is not amused by these careless attempts at wannabe journalism, and has retained an attorney to look into possible legal action against these idiots. The attorney, Sienna LaRene, believes they may have a case. I agree. Based on what little I’ve read, it seems like Lovell may be able to sue for libel, invasion of privacy (false light), and maybe certain other well-established torts. I would not rely on a broad theory like this one, however:
In this country, America, where there’s a wrong, there’s a remedy. If the remedy doesn’t exist in law now, it will be created because in this country, we find remedies for wrong.
Apparently, Ms. LaRene has never heard of that obscure legal doctrine this blog is named after.
Link via So Cal Lawyer.
August 2nd, 2003 at 6:47 pm
Once more I am thankful for not being a sports fan. Especially World Cup Soccer.