[Mr. Bird]

Some more speculation: One would assume that any physical evidence would have been collected and noted at the time of the complaint. Things such as wounds, fluids, etc. don't "keep", if you know what I mean. So if that's the case, why was the D.A. at odds with the sheriff days after the allegation, on whether or not to bring Bryant in?

So I think, if it's new evidence, it can hardly be bombshell material. New evidence most certainly is only anecdotal or circumstantial (I'm not saying circumstantial cannot be valid). But if it's old evidence, i.e. obtained at the time of the complaint, why would the D.A. let Bryant walk at the time?

And any comments about how this was a submission to the court and not at a presser reveal the naivete of the poster. Nothing the D.A. is submitting to the court is given without the full expectation of public disclosure.

[ellery]

Good question -- I have to think the fact that a major celebrity is involved has something to do with the days of delay in bringing him in. Who knows, though....

[Howlin]

But if it's old evidence, i.e. obtained at the time of the complaint, why would the D.A. let Bryant walk at the time?

Exactly. If it was so obvious, what took so long? IMO, this sheriff is a hot dog.

[nyconse]

I think the fact that the girl had emotional problems made the DA very cautious about going to trial. He had to have other evidence because any jury that hears a defendent is mentally ill is likely to discount her testimony. He reviewed the evidence in a very careful manner and then decided to charge Kobe.

[cyncooper]

And any comments about how this was a submission to the court and not at a presser reveal the naivete of the poster. Nothing the D.A. is submitting to the court is given without the full expectation of public disclosure.

I am not naive. I fully expect both sides to put their strongest points forward in their filings for the very reason you mention.

At the same time some thought these remarks were made by the DA to characterize his case after the gag order was put in place, which was not true. I expect both sides to vigorously argue in court--in filings and in oral argument--their positions.