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Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant received $29 million over crash photos.
The wife of the late basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, Vanessa, has been issued a settlement by Los Angeles County.
Vanessa was issued a settlement over the crash photos of her late husband Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna.
Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and her teammates passed away in a helicopter accident back in February 2020.
The accident claimed the life of nine people in total and photos of the crash were taken and shared by deputies at the site.
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Vanessa Bryant settled by Los Angeles
Vanessa took the case to court highlighting the fact that the photos were being put out of an accident that was devasting to her family.
She stated that panic attacks were a complication of the thoughts of the photos still being out there.
A final settlement of $28.85 million dollars estimated to be about 18 billion Naira was awarded to all parties.
Vanessa on behalf of her family received $16 million dollars while the others take the share left of the 28.85 million dollars.
Vanessa Bryant's attorney Luis Li issued a statement following the successful battle to reach a settlement and that those responsible for the photos were held accountable for their actions.'
She said, "She fought for her husband, her daughter, and all those in the community whose deceased family were treated with similar disrespect.
"We hope her victory at trial and this settlement will put an end to this practice."
Vanessa Bryant since the passing of her husband and daughter has continued to support the NBA through various means.
She attended the basketball hall of fame enshrinement of her husband two years ago.
Vanessa also turned up to support her husbands' friend and teammate Pau Gasol as he won the NBA Risings Stars challenge at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake, Utah.
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