Vanessa Bryant Wants Sheriff's Deputies To Be Punished For Taking Photos Of Victims' Bodies On Crash Site

Over a month after the shocking death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash, his wife Vanessa Bryant reportedly wants to have county deputies punished over allegedly sharing photos of the victims’ remains on the crash site.

The widow of the basketball legend shared on her Instagram account about asking for help with her legal counsel about the suspected dissemination of photos the victims’ remains when they rescued to the site where the helicopter crashed. The helicopter crashed in the Santa Monica Mountains in Calabasas, CA.

On the statement that was also posted on Business Wire, they wanted the county’s sheriffs to be identified and be punished heavily. “We are demanding that those responsible for these alleged actions face the harshest possible discipline and that their identities be brought to light, to ensure that the photos are not further disseminated.”

Per the statement, Vanessa went to them to request for the site to be a no-fly zone on January 26, the day of the accident. “Mrs. Bryant personally went to the Sheriff’s office on January 26th and requested that the area be designated a no-fly zone and protected from photographers. This was of critical importance to her as she desired to protect the dignity of all the victims and their families.”

Per TMZ reports, a bartender caught the sheriff's deputy trainee is showing graphic photos of the crash to flirt with a girl. The bartender overheard the conversation and filed an online complaint with the Sheriff's Department.

“It is inexcusable and deplorable that some deputies from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s substation, other surrounding substations and LACoFD would allegedly breach their duty,” said Gary Robb who is representing Vanessa on their statement. “This is an unspeakable violation of human decency, respect, and of the privacy rights of the victims and their families.”

A Kobe Bryant memorial was held inside Staples Center on February 24, which represents the jersey numbers of Gianna Bryant’s no. 2 and Kobe’s 24, which was attended by Black Mamba’s former teammates and competitors during his 20 years in the league – all spent with the Los Angeles Lakers where he won five championships and was named as an All-Star 18 times.