No charges will be filed against Lakers star Kobe Bryant
over an alleged incident in August at a church in San Diego, the city
attorney's office announced Tuesday.
A young man had alleged that Bryant assaulted him while both
were attending Sunday services at St. Therese of Carmel Church in the upscale
Carmel Valley neighborhood. The alleged victim said Bryant aggressively pulled
on his arm because he felt the man had taken the star's picture.
Thomas Hagos, 20, later went to the hospital with a minor
wrist sprain, police said.
"As prosecutors we cannot ethically file a criminal
case when we lack sufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable
doubt," said a spokeswoman for City Atty. Jan Goldsmith. "Based upon
our extensive investigation and interview of independent witnesses, we've
concluded that charges cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt."
After the incident, Bryant denied that he hurt the young
man.
"Mr. Bryant is aware of the baseless allegations
asserted against him," said a statement issued by attorney Mark Campbell,
"and is prepared to defend against them fully."
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