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Defendants in Kobe Bryant Lawsuit Want Case Moved Out of Los Angeles
Lawyers for the helicopter pilot being sued by Kobe Bryant’s widow asked that her lawsuit be moved out of Los Angeles, claiming the defense can’t get a fair trial in the Lakers’ backyard.
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Probe: Kobe Bryant Pilot May Have Become Disoriented in Fog
Federal investigators say the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in thick fog, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, reported he was climbing when he actually was descending
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Pilot in Kobe Bryant Crash Wasn't Responsible for Deaths, Pilot's Brother Says
The brother of the pilot who was at the helm in the helicopter crash in January that killed Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, including Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna, claimed in court documents filed Monday that the pilot shouldn’t be held responsible for the incident. The pilot, Ara George Zobayan, was also also killed in the Jan. 26 crash in...
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Vanessa Bryant Honors Daughter Gianna's 14th Birthday in Heartfelt Post
Gianna Bryant, the daughter of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant would have celebrated her 14th birthday on May 1.
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Sheriff Ordered Deletion of Kobe Bryant Crash Photos to Prevent Wider Distribution
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he ordered eight deputies to delete graphic photos of the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, Bryant’s daughter and seven others to avoid the risk of the photos being shared and possibly becoming public.
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Vanessa Bryant ‘Devastated' by Reports Kobe Bryant Crash Photos Shared by First Responders
Vanessa Bryant, widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, responded through her attorney to reports that photos were taken and shared by officials from the Lost Hills Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department of the helicopter crash that killed her husband.
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Helicopter Company Sued for Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant, 8 Others
A lawsuit was filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court that claims the pilot of the helicopter that crashed January 26 with Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 others on board was reckless and failed to properly monitor the weather. The case was filed by Bryant’s widow Vanessa, and it accuses the charter company, Island Express Holding Corporation, and its…
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Fans Flock to Graves Incorrectly Identified as Kobe and Gianna Bryant's
A fenced-off private gravesite decorated with purple and gold flowers has been mistakenly labeled as the final resting place for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, drawing fans from near and far. Officials at the cemetery in Orange County said the site is not where the Bryants have been buried, and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy. A Daily...
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Here's What to Know About Tickets for the Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced details about tickets for a memorial at Staples Center in honor of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a helicopter crash. In a statement issued Friday, the team said people can register to purchase tickets through 10 p.m. Monday. Fans must register to purchase tickets for the Feb. 24 memorial….
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NTSB Initial Report Finds No Signs of Engine Failure in Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash
The helicopter that crashed while carrying Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others showed no signs of engine failure, according to a preliminary report from NTSB released Friday. “Viewable sections of the engines showed no evidence of an uncontained or catastrophic failure,” investigators wrote, adding the deformation of some of the compressor blades on the No. 2 engine were, “consistent…
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Memorial for Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Victims Set for Staples Center
A public memorial for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people killed last month in a helicopter crash in Calabasas is scheduled for Feb. 24 at Staples Center, multiple law enforcement sources familiar with planning of the event tell NBC News.
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911 Calls About Crash That Killed 9, Including Kobe Bryant, Released
One caller even speculated with the dispatcher if the pilot faced disorientation due to the fog. Beverly White reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.
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Remains of Kobe Bryant, Other Victims of Helicopter Crash Released to Families
The remains of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were released by the coroner’s office Monday along with those of the seven others killed in the helicopter crash in Calabasas last week. According to the coroner’s office, the remains of all nine victims were released to their families. In addition to Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter, killed...
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Tributes Planned for an Emotional Night in the House That Kobe Built
When he scored 60 points in his final game as a Laker in 2016 and capped his post-game speech with an emphatic “Mamba out” and mic drop, Kobe Bryant provided fans with a dramatic end befitting 20 years of blissful Staples Center memories — something many fans have held onto through a week of grief. On Friday night, Staples Center…
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