[Snerfling]

Have they found the killer of OJ's wife yet?

I find it interesting that many peope continue to compare this case to OJ and Clinton. In both cases, each had a well known track record indicating propensity towards the type of actions later took place.

OJ was a well know violent street thug in the SF housing projects, and on his way to San Quentin before USC's media machine began grooming him for a Heisman. Ditto too for Clinton, who was a well known womanizer even to his wife.

OTOH, Kobe has a sterling reputation. I'm neither a supporter or detractor. If it comes out that he has a previous history, my entire set of assumptiong go out the window. However, what we do know at this MOMENT is that Kobe has a good rep and the accuser doesn't.

[AppyPappy]

However, what we do know at this MOMENT is that Kobe has a good rep

He is faithful to his marriage vows anyway

[ER_in_OC,CA]

Good point. Bryant's prior conduct AS KNOWN SO FAR bears no resemblance to that of OJ Simpson. Furthermore, it was the mountain of evidence that piled up which caused us all to become convinced of his guilt.

I would more appropriately draw a parallel between this case and the Mark Chmura case, though I believe the Chmura case was full of witnesses of immediate aftermath and physical evidence. The parallel stands in light of the accusation and the reputation of the individual (Chmura was generally seen as a "great guy.") Surprised I haven't seen this comparison anywhere else.

[MEGoody]

I would agree that the circumstances surrounding the charges against Kobe and O.J. are dissimilar in many respects. However, the fiasco that was the O.J. trial goes to show that the guilty are not always FOUND guilty in a court of law.

[ravinson]

Kobe has a sterling reputation.

Perhaps, if you're only comparing him to other NBA All stars, but he has had trouble getting along with Shaq and his coaches and definitely has a reputation as an aloof ball hog.

[Godebert]

"However, what we do know at this MOMENT is that Kobe has a good rep and the accuser doesn't."

Kobe Bryant has already admitted to committing adultery with a 19 year old woman. You consider that a "good rep"? Amazing to hear this kind of crap on a supposedly conservative forum.