The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to settle legal issues surrounding photos of the body of the NBA star and others who were killed in a 2020 helicopter crash.

A federal jury has found that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant’s widow $16 million for emotional distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and his daughter taken at the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed them.

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa testified she was only beginning to grieve the loss of her husband and their 13-year-old daughter in a helicopter crash when she was faced with the fresh horror of learning that deputies and firefighters had shared photos of their remains.

A lawyer for the widow of Kobe Bryant told jurors that a “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters to share photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven others.

Vanessa Bryant will be recognized as one of the leading women in sports at an event during Super Bowl week.

Lawyers for Los Angeles County failed in their bid to persuade a federal judge to end Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit over gruesome photos of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, Kobe Bryant, her daughter Gianna and seven others.

A judge has ruled that Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over her therapy records to Los Angeles County in her lawsuit claiming she suffered emotional distress after first responders shared photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star and his teenage daughter.

A federal judge says Kobe Bryant’s widow won’t have to undergo psychiatric testing in her lawsuit over graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, her 13-year-old daughter and seven others.

Kobe Bryant’s widow said she pleaded with the Los Angeles County sheriff to make sure no one takes photographs from the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, and he reassured that the area had been secured.

Los Angeles County is seeking to compel psychiatric evaluations for Kobe Bryant’s widow and others to determine if they truly suffered emotional distress after first responders took and shared graphic photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, his teenage daughter and seven others.

Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others.

The 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Class is one of history’s deepest, with legends like Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett representing the modern era of basketball.

Kobe Bryant is in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame now, along with contemporaries Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, headliners of a group of nine who got their delayed and long-awaited enshrinement on Saturday night, more than a year after being announced as the Hall’s Class of 2020.

Vanessa Bryant got a private tour to see some of the newly remodeled Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, viewing the exhibit that will honor the life and legacy of her late husband before the rest of the world gets their first look.

Court documents say two Los Angeles County firefighters could be fired and a third suspended after first responders took and shared graphic photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his teenage daughter and seven others.

Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next month.

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2017, file photo, from left, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, wife Vanessa and daughter Natalia Diamante Bryant are seen before an NCAA college women's basketball game between Connecticut and UCLA, in Los Angeles. Vanessa Bryant says she is focused on finding the light in darkness in an emotional story in People magazine. She details how she attempts to push forward after her husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gigi died in a helicopter crash in early 2020. Vanessa Bryant said her devotion to her daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri have been a saving grace. Vanessa Bryant said she wants to honor her husband and daughter’s legacy by creating opportunities for young female athletes.

“Here is a case where a pilot who is well regarded apparently got into a very bad situation,” Sumwalt said. AdThere were 184 aircraft crashes between 2010-2019 involving spatial disorientation, including 20 fatal helicopter crashes, the NTSB said. Vanessa Bryant has sued Island Express Helicopters Inc., which operated the aircraft, and its owner, Island Express Holding Corp. She said Zobayan was not properly trained or supervised and should have aborted the flight. Island Express Helicopters Inc. denied responsibility and said the crash was “an act of God” that it could not control. Lawyers for Berge Zobayan and Island Express declined to comment on the NTSB findings.

Officials believe Zobayan may have also felt “continuation bias,” an unconscious tendency among pilots to stick with the original plan despite changing conditions. The crash led to widespread public mourning for the retired basketball star and several lawsuits, and prompted state and federal legislation. But NTSB investigator-in-charge Bill English said the system, which was not on the helicopter, would probably not have prevented the crash. Federal lawmakers have sponsored the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act to mandate the warning systems on all helicopters carrying six or more passengers. Island Express Helicopters Inc. denied responsibility and said the crash was “an act of God” that it could not control.

Federal safety officials are expected to vote Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, on what likely caused the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others to crash into a Southern California hillside last year, killing all aboard. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)LOS ANGELES – In the year since the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant crashed into a hillside on a foggy morning, killing all nine aboard, there’s been plenty of finger-pointing over the cause of the tragedy. AdFederal lawmakers have sponsored the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act to mandate the devices on all helicopters carrying six or more passengers. Zobayan’s brother said Kobe Bryant knew the risks of flying in a helicopter and his survivors aren’t entitled to damages from the pilot’s estate. Vanessa Bryant also sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, accusing deputies of sharing unauthorized photos of the crash site.

Vanessa Bryant issued a statement Thursday saying her mother was trying to “extort a financial windfall,” the Los Angeles Times reported. The 48-page lawsuit filed by Sofia Urbieta Laine, 68, claims Kobe Bryant “promised to take care” of her for life. Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died Jan. 26 when their helicopter crashed in the hills of Calabasas. Financial experts estimate Vanessa Bryant inherited control of an estate worth up to $600 million, the Times said. “She was a grandmother who was supported by me and her son-in-law at my request,” Vanessa Bryant said.

FILE - A body is covered, left, while another is seen at right at the scene of a helicopter crash that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant and eight others in Calabasas, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Bryant's widow Vanessa Bryant on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff alleging negligence, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress after deputies allegedly shared unauthorized photos of the crash that killed her husband, their 13-year-old daughter and seven others. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Vanessa Bryant was “shocked and devastated” by the reports, the lawsuit states. The victims died when the helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, northwest of Los Angeles, during cloudy weather. The legislation was prompted by the crash photos. “Shortly following this tragic crash, Sheriff Villanueva sponsored legislation which now makes it a crime for public safety personnel to take and share non-official pictures of this nature," the statement said. The Los Angeles Times first reported the allegations that the graphic photos had been taken and disseminated in February.

Vanessa Bryant is sharing one of the many sweet gifts given to her by her late husband, Kobe Bryant. She took to Instagram on Monday to give fans a glimpse at the Sex and the City dress the Lakers legend bought her years ago. In February, during her emotional eulogy at the memorial event "A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant," she revealed the special meaning behind the presents. "When I asked him why he chose the blue dress, he said it was because its the scene when Allie comes back to Noah." RELATED CONTENT:Vanessa Bryant & Daughters Welcome New Pup Bobby Into FamilyVanessa Bryant Celebrates Capri's First Birthday With Emotional PostVanessa Bryant Reveals Tattoos Honoring Kobe and Gianna

As they mark a difficult first Fathers Day without Kobe Bryant, the late basketball legends family is finding joy with a new family member -- a cute new pup! Earlier, Vanessa posted a Fathers Day tribute to Kobe, who died alongside the couples 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash in January. "Happy Father's Day to the BEST daddy in the world, she captioned a throwback photo of Kobe with Gianna, Natalia, Bianka and the couples other daughter, Capri. "Capri Kobe Bryant a.k.a. See more on how people are marking Father's Day below.

This Father's Day is a tough one for Vanessa Bryant. Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26 alongside seven others. Vanessa took to Instagram on Sunday to commemorate the day, posting a throwback photo of Kobe with Gianna and his and Vanessa's other girls, Natalia, Bianka and Capri. He was late one time and we most definitely let him know that I was never late," Vanessa continued. RELATED CONTENT:Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Capri's First Birthday With Emotional PostHow the 2020 ESPYS Will Honor Kobe BryantVanessa Bryant Urges Congress to Pass New Helicopter Safety Act

Vanessa and the late Kobe Bryant's youngest daughter turned a year old on Saturday. To celebrate the birthday girl, Vanessa took to Instagram to share a photo of herself and her late husband cradling their little one. "Capri Kobe Bryant a.k.a. ESPN announced that this year's show will include "a love letter to Kobe Bryant from the people of Los Angeles, featuring a performance by Snoop Dogg." RELATED CONTENT:Vanessa Bryant Urges Congress to Pass New Helicopter Safety ActVanessa Bryant Remembers Kobe's 2009 NBA Win With Emotional VideoVanessa Bryant Reveals Why She Blocked Kobe and Gigi Fan Pages

Vanessa Bryant is urging Congress to pass a helicopter safety bill named after her husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna Bryant, who died following a crash near Calabasas, California, earlier this year. Democratic lawmakers introduced the "Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act" on Thursday, according to CNN, who also reports that the legislation would "require all helicopters certified to carry six or more people to be equipped with a Terrain Awareness and Warning System, a flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder." "I strongly urge that the United States Congress pass a federal law that would improve the safety of helicopters operating in this country," Bryant said in statement. As ET previously reported, Bryant is seeking monetary damages in her wrongful death lawsuit following the tragic deaths of Kobe and Gianna earlier this year. RELATED CONTENT:Vanessa Bryant Reveals Tattoos Honoring Kobe and GiannaKobe Bryant's Family Lost 'Millions' in Future Earnings, Suit ClaimsVanessa Bryant Appreciates Kobe Murals Being 'Saved' Amid Protests

Bryant took to Instagram on Sunday to post a heartbreaking video of her late husband Kobe Bryant gleefully celebrating the Los Angeles Lakers' 2009 NBA Championship victory. In the video, Kobe gets emotional while talking to reporters about the "long journey" to the championships and the sacrifices he's made to get there, before his wife gives him a celebratory kiss. As Bryant explained, it's been "ready hard" for her and Natalia to constantly see images of her late husband and their daughter. Blocking the fan pages has helped change the algorithm." Last week, she showed off her new permanent tributes to her late husband and daughter: tattoos of messages they'd shared with her.

Bianka Bryant has done it again! Vanessa and the late Kobe Bryant's 3-year-old daughter once again stole the show in her big sister, Natalia's, TikTok video. The tot was all smiles as she made an adorable surprise appearance in Natalia's video dancing to We Rock -- from the 2008 flick, Camp Rock -- with two of her cousins. The post came just a few days after Vanessa honored her late daughter on what would have been the day of her middle school graduation. RELATED CONTENT:Watch Kobe Bryant's Daughter Bianka Adorably Slide Into Big Sister Natalia's Dance VideoVanessa Bryant Shares Adorable Easter Photos With Daughters Natalia, Bianka & CapriKobe Bryant to Posthumously Receive Emmy Governors Award

Vanessa Bryant is sharing a glimpse of her permanent tributes to her late husband and daughter. Bryant took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a couple videos showing tattoos she got in February to honor Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. "I wanted my boo boo's @kobebryant sweet message transferred on me. Vanessa Bryant/InstagramThe latest posts come just a few days after Bryant honored her late daughter on what would have been the day of her middle school graduation. RELATED CONTENT:Vanessa Bryant Appreciates Kobe Murals Being 'Saved' Amid ProtestsVanessa Bryant Encourages Fans to 'Fight for Change'Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's Daughter Capri Takes Her First StepsVanessa Bryant Shares Cover of Late Kobe's Upcoming Novel Along With Sweet Note

Vanessa Bryant is seeking monetary damages in her wrongful death lawsuit following the tragic loss of her husband, Kobe Bryant, and their daughter, Gianna. The documents state that "although the total specific amount of personal injury damages the plaintiff seeks is TBD, Kobe Bryant's future lost earnings equal hundreds of millions of dollars." Bryant first filed the wrongful death lawsuit back in March. In response to Bryant's lawsuit, a company spokesperson for Island Express Helicopters previously told ET in March, "This was a tragic accident. RELATED CONTENT:Kobe Bryant Crash: Altobelli and Mauser Families File Wrongful Death LawsuitsVanessa Bryant Files Lawsuit Following Kobe and Gianna's DeathsVanessa Bryant Appreciates Kobe Murals Being 'Saved' Amid ProtestsVanessa Bryant Encourages Fans to 'Fight for Change'

Vanessa Bryant paid tribute to her late daughter, Gianna, on what would have been her middle school graduation day. Gianna died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Jan. 26 alongside her father, Kobe Bryant, as well as seven other victims. On Friday, Vanessa posted a message on Instagram reading, "Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation Gigi. Since Gianna's tragic death, Vanessa has continued to honor her on meaningful occasions. Meanwhile, Vanessa has recently shown her support for the Black Lives Matter movement amid the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd.

While the protests in Los Angeles escalated to violence and vandalism over the weekend, murals honoring Kobe Bryant and his late daughter, Gianna, have largely remained untouched. As Vanessa Bryant shared on social media on Monday, even the one mural that was threatened by fire was saved from damage. Bryant took to her Instagram story to share a screenshot of a news report showing a burning building in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles as firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze. Bryant went on to share several other murals across Los Angeles that have been respected amid the increase in vandalism. Despite the large amount of graffiti done during the protests in Los Angeles, all Kobe & Gianna murals have been completely untouched.

In an emotional post on Instagram late Saturday night, Vanessa opened up about the recent protests following George Floyd's tragic death. She shared a photo of her late husband, Kobe Bryant, sporting a shirt reading, "I can't breathe," a statement Floyd uttered before his death on Monday. The 46-year-old died after a police officer held him down by the neck with his knee for more than seven minutes. "My husband wore this shirt years ago and yet here we are again.#ICANTBREATHE," Vanessa wrote alongside the pic, which was taken in 2014. In the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, celebs have been using their platforms to speak out about police brutality.

The families of four victims in the tragic helicopter crash which also claimed the life of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Island Express, the company that owned the helicopter. Additionally, the husband and three children of Christina Mauser, another victim in the tragic incident, filed a similar wrongful death lawsuit claiming that "careless, negligent, and unlawful acts and/or omissions" by Island Express led to the fatal accident. RELATED: Houston mourns former UH assistant coach that died in helicopter crash with Kobe BryantSarah Chester and her 13-year-old daughter Payton were also among those killed in the crash, along with the pilot, Ara Zobayan. These latest lawsuits come just over a month after Vanessa Bryant filed her own wrongful death suit against the company. In response to Vanessa's lawsuit, a company spokesman for Island Express Helicopters previously told ET, "This was a tragic accident.

Kate Hudson arrives at the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Culver City, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)CULVER CITY, CA – Chrissy Teigen said she felt honored to receive an award at the Baby2Baby Gala, but her acceptance speech wasn't all about her achievement: "No kid should go hungry. "I feel honored to be honored," Teigen said. Legend praised Teigen for being an advocate for children through Baby2Baby. The nonprofit organization looks for high-profile celebs to highlight their mission of helping provide basic necessities to children living in poverty. Teigen said she and Legend have tried to instill the importance of giving to the less fortunate in their young children, Luna and Miles.