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In reply to the discussion: So what makes Kobe any better than Brett Kavanaugh? [View all]Beringia
(4,316 posts)33. A WaPo reporter was put on leave for tweeting about this
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/washington-post-suspends-reporter-who-tweeted-about-kobe-bryant-rape-allegations-following-his-death/2020/01/27/babe9c04-413b-11ea-b5fc-eefa848cde99_story.html#comments-wrapper
The Washington Post has placed on administrative leave a reporter who tweeted a link to a news story about rape allegations against the late basketball star Kobe Bryant after his death on Sunday, saying her tweets displayed poor judgment that undermined the work of her colleagues.
The tweet by political reporter Felicia Sonmez sparked a furious backlash on social media, with many deeming it inappropriate just hours after Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles. In the wake of her posting, Sonmez said she received death and rape threats and her home address was posted online, compelling her to stay at a hotel overnight.
The Post placed Sonmez on paid leave while newsroom managers look into the episode.
(Most of the comments on WaPo support the woman tweeting about this and WaPo should not censor this. This always happens when a celebrity person that most people like dies. People say it is the wrong time to bring up their past, but it is normal to bring these things up when they die).
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When asked how hard he was holding onto her neck, Bryant stated, "My hands are strong. I don't know"
NCLefty
Jan 2020
#90
Okay, using your name that way is NOT "a personal attack." Get real -- you asked a hot-button...
Hekate
Jan 2020
#44
Yes, I do typically believe that rapists/child molesters need to stay locked up
Calculating
Jan 2020
#46
Wait. Are you saying one rape is really not that big a deal? Sounds like that's what you are saying.
Squinch
Jan 2020
#75
The fact that you call a rape an "incident" that the rapist was "involved with" speaks volumes.
cwydro
Jan 2020
#62
WTF??? "Men who have one incident"??? A man who rapes is a rapist. It doesn't matter whether you
Squinch
Jan 2020
#76
Not to mention, Kobe did amazing things for the WNBA and women's rights.
bearsfootball516
Jan 2020
#8
Nor did Kobe attack his accuser afterwards and unleash a firestorm of "haters" to drive her
hlthe2b
Jan 2020
#11
He also was acquitted of rape at trial. There was a question of whether it was not in fact
Blue_true
Jan 2020
#86
I have several friends who were raped and they are asking the same question.
Quixote1818
Jan 2020
#13
From what I read at the time, she had Semena from TWO other men either in her
Blue_true
Jan 2020
#88
Well, Kobe can't hurt anyone anymore. That's better than Boofer Boy at the moment.
RockRaven
Jan 2020
#25
Not "better", but a different situation. Show some respect for his devastated, grieving family
Siwsan
Jan 2020
#30
Kobe never aspired to the top Court where he would make decisions affecting us all.
Midnight Writer
Jan 2020
#31
Jeez, this is nothing like Kavanaugh. Kobe was arrested and criminally charged.
R B Garr
Jan 2020
#32
We support drunks, thieves, abusers, murderers, liars, cheaters, all sorts of people.
cbdo2007
Jan 2020
#68
You mean someone repented and acquitted of rape right? Why don't you know this already? tia
uponit7771
Jan 2020
#93
I imagine my response will also be controversial. The difference between Kobe and Brett
underthematrix
Jan 2020
#74
I disagree on the point about not forgiving anyone that commits rape or sexual assault
tulipsandroses
Jan 2020
#81
Kobe's case was dropped, why don't you know this gating factor already? tia (edited)
uponit7771
Jan 2020
#92
I thought the case was dismissed when the victim said she wouldn't cooperate pre-trial n/t.
carpetbagger
Jan 2020
#94