| 23 Aug 1978 |
Kobe Bryant born, Philadelphia PA. He is named after a steak (his parents spotted the name on a menu, which actually refers to a city in Japan), and is the son of NBA basketball player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant. |
| 1984 |
Moved to Italy, where he lived until 1992. |
| 1996 |
Picked 13th in the NBA draft, by the Charlotte Hornets. Youngest player ever to play in an NBA game (at 18 years, 2 months, 11 days.) Quickly traded to the Lakers. |
| 30 Jun 2003 |
Rape allegedly occurs, Lodge & Spa, Edwards CO. |
| 1 Jul 2003 |
Accuser reports alleged rape to the police. |
| 2 Jul 2003 |
Provides DNA sample to Valley View Hospital. |
| 4 Jul 2003 |
Booked, suspicion of felony sexual assault, false imprisonment. |
| 18 Jul 2003 |
Charged with rape. |
| 9 Aug 2003 |
Appears in court before Judge Frederick Gannett. The town is a media circus. |
