Prosecutors DISMISSED Kobe Case

[Classy_Diva5]

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lakers star Kobe Bryant finally tied the knot.

Bryant married fiancee Vanessa Laine of Huntington Beach in a private ceremony Wednesday afternoon at St. Edward Roman Catholic Church in Dana Point.

He broke the news to his Lakers teammates before Thursday's practice.

The marriage, following days of speculation, was reported Thursday night by KABC-TV and in The Orange County Register on Friday.

The service took place under a heart-shaped arch with red rose petals strewn on the floor, the Register said.

Laine wore a full-length white dress with a long train and veil. Bryant opted for a dark suit instead of a tuxedo.

About a dozen people were present.

Bryant, 22, got engaged to Laine, then an 18-year-old student at Marina High in Huntington Beach, during last season's playoffs.

He is sporting a diamond-studded silver band on his left ring finger.
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Here is a picture of his fiance'
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/B...ames/index.htm
(scroll down the page that comes up, and It'll have a link that says "click here to see the picture)

Because this is an interracial marriage, do you all think that he'll pick up heat from the media, black women and his fans?

Have a safe and blessed weekend


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Peace and God Bless
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[pebbles_6]

I don't think he'll catch any heat. He's not the first pro-athlete to wed outside his race and I don't see wives getting that much attention anyway when it comes to pro sports. Plus, he's in L.A. so no one is probably making a fuss about it. It was probably kept quiet to avoid too much press. I'm more tripped out that the girl is only 18 or 19 as opposed to her being white. And did you see her dragon-claw nails in that picture? But to each his/her own.

[korkscru]

Better her than Brandy (Miss Goody-two-shoes). You know that she had this "thing" for Koby? I would have PAID to see her face when she found out that he was engaged. At any rate, I agree with the fact that it was surprising to see that he got engaged to a girl that was so young (still in high school). It kinda makes a person wonder if 1). she married him for his money (because REALLY, let's just face it, Koby ain't ALL THAT when it comes to looks) or 2). her STUFF was sooooo good that Koby just couldn't resist it. Makes a wonder------HUUUUUUUUM????

[sharon36]

actually, I have heard that his bride was biracial.

[SweetestDiva]

NOOOOOOOOO!!! NOW who am I supposed to save myself for??

Really though, I thought they had called it quits. What's up with that?

[Classy_Diva5]

Kobe Bryant Is Engaged
H U N T I N G T O N B E A C H, Calif. — A Southern California high school is buzzing with the news that one of its own is engaged to Kobe Bryant, the 21-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star.
Rumors swirled Friday at Marina High School, where TV vans and helicopters flocked after Bryant confirmed he was engaged to marry Vanessa Laine, an 18-year-old student.
At the modest home in Huntington Beach where the fiancee lives with her grandparents, her grandfather sighed heavily as he confirmed the engagement. He also confirmed the rumor that his granddaughter would now be homeschooled and that Bryant and Laine would probably skip the prom in June.
And yes, she is thrilled.
“When you are young, you are very idealistic,” the elder Laine said. “She seems happy.”
Talk also centered on the seven-carat ring Bryant reportedly gave his fiancee.
Seven carats, according to Sandy Fredlund, manager of an Orange County Zales jewelry store, is the size of a nickel, maybe even a quarter, and probably cost about $100,000.
“I was thinking about that ring all the way into work this morning,” Fredlund said. “The largest thing I have in my store is a two-carat. And that’s big. This is huge.”
The couple met when Bryant, who likes rap and videos, stopped by a music video shoot where Laine was working as a background model, said Marina High drama teacher Robert Rotenberry.
Laine, who turned 18 recently, is active in Marina’s theater club but has no aspirations to be a professional actress.
—The Associated Press
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What does that tell you about how her family feels? I agree, she is a bit young (just turned 19), but the real question is who decided to do it so soon-do you think that Kobe was ready for marriage this early or do you think that she put her foot down?

I just hope that it works out for the both of them, because I bet that a lot of people are saying that they won't beat the odds-getting married so young.

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Peace and God Bless
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[Classy_Diva5]

Another picture of Kobe and Vanessa http://gallery.fansites.com/showpic....93Bryant-Laine

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Peace and God Bless
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[Reds6]

I agree, I think that is way to young to get married. I hope there is a pre-nup!

[CodeBlue_R3]

I'm not a big basketball fan cause football is my sport but I'm 20 and I'm in college trying to do the medical school thing and that's tiring enough outside the fact I have a companion who is a preacher. I feel like our lives conflict with each other cause we are two individuals with our own goals. Therefore, there's a lot of sacraficing going on. I'll need some to ourselves time, but I feel the church should come first cause I wouldn't quit med school for him. Basketball is going to be his first love more than likely and I hope she can deal with being at the bottom of the charts when it comes to practice, games, meetings, photo shoots, etc. And I really hope he did get a pre-nup hopefully his parents are smart enough to see that part if he was blind by his lady. But boy a 18-19 year old my goodness, that's too young for such responsibility, but oh well it's them not me.

[pebbles_6]

I think Kobe must have wanted to get married. I mean, what does he have to lose by her putting her foot down? He's making millions of dollars and has a bright career ahead of himself. She, on the other hand, is "is active in Marina’s theater club but has no aspirations to be a professional actress". She might have hinted at it, but I don't think Kobe was forced or rushed. Unless....anyone smell bambino on the way? Just kidding.

Do y'all think she'll reneg on that statement about not wanting to be an actress now that she's going to be up in the mix? That will be interesting to see what she ends up pursuing in life (if she does at all).

[CocoaCaramel]

DAMN DAMN DAMN!!!!!!!!! (in my Florida Evans voice)



Damn it, Kobe. Last year during play-off/champion ship time it was a bad idea to get engaged. Now this time you run off and get married!!! Not to mention you didn't even have the decency (sp?) to break the news to me face to face!!! I do deserve that much, but no. I had to find out on GreekChat with everyone else.

I mean what we had didn't mean anything to you, Kobe? I don't know what to say. I guess I'm just going wish you the best :rooleyes: in your marriage and I hope you made that heffa sign a pre-nup; which you would have never had to do with me because I love YOU not your MONEY. So since it's officially over between us; you think you can hook me up with SHAQ DADDY.

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[MeezDiscreet]

i remember when news of their engagement broke this past summer. i heard that 1) the girl is biracial. her dad is white and her mother is latino and (2) she became pregnant not too long after they met (3) not too long after they met, they got engaged.

i don't know how true the above is. that's just what "they" say, and we can never be real sure who "they" is or the validity of "they"

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I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it.

Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words - "mank" and "ind". What do these words mean ? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind

[pink_ace]

I see that a lot of ya'll are "saying" that they are too young to get married. But, I'm only 20 and I'm like odd-man-out because me and my boyfriend aren't married yet. It just goes to show that times are changing.

I know I shouldn't base my opinions on people just being seeing pictures on the web, but I don't know...I may be out of line by saying this, but she doesn't look to classy at all.

I've never been a big fan of Kobe, but I do admire his skills on the court. I can't help but wonder if Kobe's status had anything to do with her feelings for him. I also can't help but wonder if there was a pre-nup involved .

It's really difficult to even fathom the thought of marriage at 18. I have many friends who married and had children straight out of high school. While I'm worrying about my education, they're busy taking care of the family.

Mommy was 21 when she married daddy, but times were different back then. My BF and I are only starting to think about marriage now, but we both know it won't happen for a while (a LONG while).

I hope Kobe and Vanessa's marriage doesn't become another celebrity statistic...ifyaknowwhatimean.

[DELTABRAT]

Oh well.

Yeah, I was sondering when someone was going to bring up the issue that ole girl was preggers whehn the news broke last season.

Where is the baby?

She (obviously) doesn't look pregnant anymore.

I head heard the her family actually pressured Kobe to marry her (last season when engagement news broke out) because if not, then they would press charges for statutory rape of the girl as she was underage at the time. This makes the most sense to me. I am not saying Kobe doesn't like/love her but that is a whole lot different than getting married to someone. In my opinion, there needs to be a lot more in place then that. TRUE compatibility, spiritually, intellectually, etc., are essentila to longevity.

Who knows? Kobe trippin' though!