'Kobe Act' Bans Calif. Police From Taking, Sharing Accident Photos

The Kobe Bryant Act of 2020 makes it illegal for first responders to take photos at accident or crime scenes for non-official purposes. This legislation was prompted by deputies sharing photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and others. Sheriff Villanueva ordered the deletion of these photos, citing an existing policy against sharing crime scene photos, though it didn't cover accident scenes. Vanessa Bryant has sued the Sheriff's Department for negligence and invasion of privacy. The Act, effective January 1st, imposes fines up to $1000 per offense.

What is the primary purpose of the Kobe Bryant Act of 2020?

• To provide financial compensation to first responders

• To allow first responders to take photos for personal use

• To encourage sharing of accident scene photos

• To make it illegal for first responders to take photos for non-official purposes

What prompted the introduction of the Kobe Bryant Act?

• A new policy by the Los Angeles County Sheriff

• The sharing of photos from Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash

• A request from first responders

• An increase in crime scene photography

What did Sheriff Alex Villanueva do in response to the deputies' actions?

• He encouraged sharing more photos

• He ignored the incident

• He promoted the deputies involved

• He ordered the photos to be deleted

What is Vanessa Bryant seeking in her lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department?

• A public apology

• Damages for negligence, invasion of privacy, and emotional distress

• A change in the law

• A new investigation into the crash

When will the Kobe Bryant Act come into effect?

• Next month

• In two years

• January 1st

• Immediately