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Kobe Bryant Sued By Rape Accuser

"Jane Doe" files civil complaint in Denver federal court

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Kobe Bryant Sued By Rape Accuser

AUGUST 10--The Colorado woman who has accused Kobe Bryant of rape today sued the NBA star in federal court, claiming that she has suffered "stress, mental pain and suffering" as a result of the attack last June at a Vail-area resort. The lawsuit, a copy of which you'll find below, claims "on information and belief" that the 25-year-old athlete "has a history of attempting to commit similar acts of sexual assault on females he has just met." The complaint, which does not detail those other alleged attacks or specify monetary damages, contends that the woman--identified only as "Jane Doe"--has been subjected to "public scorn, hatred, and ridicule and has suffered threats against her life and physical safety." Along with her complaint, the woman, now 20, filed a "motion to proceed anonymously" in order to protect her privacy. (8 pages)