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Originally Posted by troutman

Then why did Kobe pay a civil settlement?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Br...l_assault_case

I now understand how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter

The burden of proof in a civil case is much lower, a he said she said scenario leaves a pretty large chance of a verdict against you. Settling something like that is a no brainer when you've got the means to do it. A settlement also makes the coverage go away, and likely includes a confidentiality agreement to keep any further publicity out of the question.