A former LACFD member claims he was ordered to take images of the Kobe Bryant crash scene … this in keeping with new testimony within the trial.

Brian Jordan — an ex-captain with the Los Angeles County Fireplace Division — testified that whereas he does not recall being on the precise web site of the crash as a result of reminiscence points, he clearly remembers being informed to take photos by high-ranking officers.

“I adopted many directions that day however was informed ‘take photos, take photos, take photos,’” Jordan stated. Nevertheless, a Chief from LA Co. FD vehemently denies instructing Jordan to seize photos from the scene.

Jordan — who retired from LA Co. FD in 2021 partially because of the psychological anguish he suffered because of this ordeal — wanted to go away the courtroom a number of instances at completely different factors as he was probed with hard-hitting questions surrounding the specifics of the trial.

When requested if any of the photographs he captured contained photos of physique elements, Jordan stated, “Thanks, now I see intestines in my head.” Brian was so distraught over the proceedings that, at one level, he turned and stated to the decide, “I do not need to hear this drama.”

Raul Versales, a deputy with the LA Sheriff’s Division, testified that he by no means made it to the crash web site … including that he obtained roughly 30 pictures from Deputy Doug Johnson. As we beforehand reported, Johnson stated throughout the trial he had no regrets about taking pictures of the stays, claiming higher-ups with LACFD ordered him to take action.

Versales informed the courtroom that not one of the pictures had been close-up physique elements … however did say there is a risk arm might be seen within the distance. An investigation by the Sheriff’s Dept. decided that there have been violations of using communication protocols in Versales’ mobile phone.

Nonetheless, he didn’t obtain self-discipline, nor was he suspended for his actions.

Rafael Mejia — one other member of the LA Sheriff’s Division — testified that he was despatched the delicate images and despatched them to Versales. Mejia despatched approx. 15-20 pictures to Versales, in keeping with his testimony.

As beforehand reported, Vanessa Bryant is at present embroiled in a contentious lawsuit with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. amongst others .. after she discovered 8 deputies took pictures of the stays of Kobe and her late daughter, Gianna, and shared them with household, mates, co-workers, and even strangers.

Mejia is the person who despatched the pictures to Joey Cruz. Cruz is accused of exhibiting the pictures at a bar.