Prosecution Jury Selection – Kobe Bryant
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Learn what prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant case were likely looking for in pro...
Defense Jury Selection – Kobe Bryant
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Find out about the types of jurors the defense was likely looking for.
Race as a Legal Factor
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In this clip, Maria Cavalluzzi examines the issue of race in the Kobe Bryant ...
Criminal Defense for African-Americans
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As a hot-button issue, race affects the selection of jurors in any relevant c...
Defense Strategy – Attacking Credibility
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Attacking the credibility of the accuser is an important strategy for defense...
The Importance of Testimony
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When physical evidence is questionable, testimony determines the outcome of a...
Should the Defendant Testify?
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The defendant is not obligated to testify in a criminal trial. When is it rig...
Emotional Appeal – Prosecution Strategy
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In a war of testimony with little evidence, the prosecution often appeals to ...
The Value of Celebrity to Prosecution
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How much could the prosecution have used Kobe Bryant's public image against him?
Public Interest in Celebrity Trials
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What factors determine the type of media coverage appropriate for celebrity c...
Backing Out of a Case
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Certain circumstances can move prosecutors to give up on a case or agree to a...
Public Perception of a Celebrity
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Celebrity can be good for a defendant's public image, but it can also be a se...
Kobe’s celebrity could cut both ways. On the one hand his celebrity, of course makes people like him, have a positive image of him; on the other hand, people do not like to think that a celebrity or a person with a lot of money could get away with rape or any kind of serious crime. Just because you are a celebrity, it does not mean that you get to get away with crime and it could affect people that way.
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