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The judge in Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case has suddenly eased the sweeping restrictions he imposed with a gag order earlier this month.
District Judge Terry Ruckriegle issued an order Aug. 4 barring comment to reporters by anybody connected with the case. The order also applied to anyone who shared offices with such a person.
Attorneys for the alleged victim and news organizations, as well as prosecutors and an Eagle lawyer, filed objections to the order.
A new gag order made public Wednesday says Ruckriegle believes he still has to limit out-of-court speech by lawyers, law enforcement officers and witnesses to help ensure a fair trial.
However, the new order does permit comment to reporters in some circumstances.
Bryant has pleaded not guilty to felony sexual assault, saying he had consensual sex with a teenage employee of a Vail-area resort where he stayed last summer.
The Los Angeles Lakers star turns 26 on Monday. Jury selection in his trial is set to begin Aug. 27.
Source: ESPN
District Judge Terry Ruckriegle issued an order Aug. 4 barring comment to reporters by anybody connected with the case. The order also applied to anyone who shared offices with such a person.
Attorneys for the alleged victim and news organizations, as well as prosecutors and an Eagle lawyer, filed objections to the order.
A new gag order made public Wednesday says Ruckriegle believes he still has to limit out-of-court speech by lawyers, law enforcement officers and witnesses to help ensure a fair trial.
However, the new order does permit comment to reporters in some circumstances.
Bryant has pleaded not guilty to felony sexual assault, saying he had consensual sex with a teenage employee of a Vail-area resort where he stayed last summer.
The Los Angeles Lakers star turns 26 on Monday. Jury selection in his trial is set to begin Aug. 27.
Source: ESPN