Slate's Dahlia Lithwick says the upcoming Kobe Bryant trial will showcase America's mixed-up rape laws. Meanwhile, as more information in the case surfaces, media organizations are asking the judge to unseal court records. A hearing is being held Thursday.
At least Kobe can take comfort in the fact that he plays (pending the outcome of his trial) for the greatest dynasty in sports, Charles P. Pierce says.
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