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In reply to the discussion: So what makes Kobe any better than Brett Kavanaugh? [View all]cyclonefence
(4,483 posts)but I was waiting and waiting for somebody to bring up the rape accusation against Kobe. The victim withdrew the charges in return for a cash settlement, which says to me her accusation was credible. Finally, a Philadelphia sportswriter talked about Kobe's flaws, comparing him to Tiger Woods.
I believe that professional athletes, especially excellent ones (and it doesn't hurt to be handsome, either) are accustomed to having women fling themselves at them, and I think it's easy for the athletes to assume that any woman they desire is theirs for the taking. This does not excuse sexual misbehavior, but I think it supports my personal belief that there are lots of rapes committed by big-time professional athletes that go unreported, for a variety of reasons--including cash settlements.
Let the brickbats begin. I'm a big girl--I can take it.