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Many people were outraged at TMZ and other media outlets for sharing graphic photos of Kobe Bryant’s crash scene almost immediately after his and his daughter’s death. A newly proposed California bill will now make it illegal to share graphic crime scene images for first responders for any reason aside from investigatory purposes. This would mean media outlets would no longer have access to these type of photos.
The California bill is called, “Invasion of Privacy: First Responders,” and was introduced by Assembly member Mike Gipson. The new bill is now before the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee to vote on. If indeed the new bill becomes California law, violators could be charged with up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
When the photos first came out, Vanessa Bryant’s lawyer, Gary C. Robb, stated the following:
“This is an unspeakable violation of human decency, respect, and of the privacy rights of the victims and their families…We are demanding that those responsible for these alleged actions face the harshest possible discipline and that their identities be brought to light, to ensure that the photos are not further disseminated.”
Let’s hope the bill becomes law.
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