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Bryant's Attorneys File Motion to Access SMS Data
According to a new development in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, The defense reportedly may try to use the accuser's own cell phone messages-- to get the case dismissed, reports abc7.com. "At issue-- text messages, which are saved on a phone company computer. Bryant's defense wants messages sent by the accuser released-- suggesting those messages could help Bryant's case. With text messaging, there is distinct information tapped in by the caller. According to producers of Celebrity Justice, Kobe Bryant's attorneys are filing a motion to access all the data. Legal Analyst Shawn Chapman says depending on the content, expect arguments on the messages authenticity". Other reported incidents from around the world, where text messages has been used as evidence in court cases: -- SMSes recovered from SIM in murder trial -- SMS used in alibi and as evidence -- SMS Murder Trial -- Jury is handed SMS evidence in murder trial -- In Norway, a Murder predicted in text message. -- In Norway, a rapist's messages led to conviction. -- In Italy, text messaging is now commonly used as evidence in divorce suits. cf Cell phones exposing more cheating spouses. |
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