The sports world mourned the death of basketball phenom Kobe Bryant in a January 2020 helicopter crash that killed him, his daughter, and several others. What the world didn’t expect was how Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and firefighters took and shared graphic photos of the victims. Bryant’s widow Vanessa sued L.A. County and ultimately prevailed in a multi-million dollar jury verdict in August 2022.

What organizational failures created a culture that normalized this behavior? What do their actions say about community values? At what point does personal privacy infringe on freedom of speech? Inclusion, equity and diversity consultant Dr. Abdul Omari and host Roshini Rajkumar bring their lived experiences and perspectives to the case.

Host: Roshini Rajkumar
Guest: Dr. Abdul Omari