ToplineThe families of four who died in the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter settled with Los Angeles County on Tuesday for $2.5 million, after sheriff's deputies were found to have shared photos of the crash and then tried to cover up the fact that they had done so. Mauser’s wife, Christine, and the Altobelli’s mother, father and sister—Keri, John and Alyssa— were killed in the crash on January 26, 2020. Key BackgroundBryant’s widow, Vanessa, is suing the county sheriff’s department for the same reason. The lawsuit alleges that “no fewer than 8 sheriff’s deputies at the crash site, pulled out their personal cell phones and snapped photos of the dead children, parents and coaches. Crucial Quote“We believe these proposed settlements of $1.25 million are reasonable and fair to all concerned,” attorney Skip Miller, who represents the county, said to the Los Angeles Times last week.

Source: Forbes November 03, 2021 01:52 UTC