Deputies Under Fire For Allegedly Sharing Graphic Photos Of Kobe Bryant Crash Scene
According to a report by The Los Angeles Times, it was recently discovered that LA County sheriff’s deputies shared graphic photos from the scene of the helicopter crash where NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others lost their lives.
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TMZ notes that a report says that at least one L.A. County Sheriff’s official had the gruesome photos on his cellphone “in a setting that had nothing to do with the investigation.” As of right now, it is not exactly clear who took the photos, but it was being talked about by first responders just 2 days after the crash, according to the L.A. Times.
While the Sheriff’s Department has not released a full statement on this situation, they did tell the news site that “the matter is being looked into.”
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TMZ just reported that Law enforcement sources say multiple L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies who responded to the crash scene took photos that included remains. However, it was said that one of the deputies —- reportedly a trainee — took photos and at some point went to a bar and, as one source put it, “He tried to impress a girl by showing her the photos.” Apparently, the bartender overheard the conversation and filed an online complaint with the Sheriff’s Dept.
The source told the news site that the cell phone photos were passed around at the Lost Hills Sheriff’s substation — the first responders to the crash. No further details were shared.
We will continue to keep you updated on this story.
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