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Kobe Bryant’s Wife Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Helicopter Co. Over Demise Of Husband And Daughter, Claims Pilot Was Reckless

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1 year ago

February 26, 2020

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Kobe Bryant’s Wife Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Helicopter Co. Over Demise Of Husband And Daughter, Claims Pilot Was Reckless 3

Vanessa Bryant, the wife of late NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant has sued the company that owned the doomed helicopter that killed her husband and daughter alonsgide seven others when it crashed on Sunday Jan. 26th.

Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gigi were on their way to a basketball practice when the helicopter they were in crashed, killing everyone on board.

In the lawuit obatained by TMZ, it was alleged that Island Express was only allowed to fly under visual flight rules, and the conditions the day of the crash were not conducive for such flying.

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The lawsuit also says the pilot was going 180 miles per hour in the heavy fog in a steep decline.

The lawsuit claims the pilot failed to properly monitor and assess the weather prior to takeoff, failed to obtain proper weather data prior to the flight, failed to abort the flight when he knew of the cloudy condition, failed to maintain control of the helicopter and failed to avoid “natural obstacles” in the flight path.

Kobe Bryant’s Wife Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Helicopter Co. Over Demise Of Husband And Daughter, Claims Pilot Was Reckless 4

The lawsuit also says the pilot, Ara George Zobayan, was disciplined in 2015 for violating the visual flight rule minimums by flying into an airspace of reduced visibility.

The lawsuit also claims the helicopter was not safe, although it doesn’t say what was unsafe. It could be the basis for the claim is that the helicopter was not certified to fly in bad weather.

According to TMZ, the lawsuit does not list an amount of damages sought, but Vanessa is asking for punitive damages, claiming the pilot and Island Express were reckless, and the damages could be untold millions.

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Crayon Reveals How He Upgraded His Mother’s Status After 19 Years As A Fruit Seller

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2 days ago

April 18, 2021

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Mavin Singer, Crayon took to Twitter to share a touching story of how he changed his mother’s status from being a fruit seller for 19 years.

In his tweet, Crayon revealed that his mother used to be the most popular fruit vendor on the streets of Iyana Iba, Lagos.

According to the singer, he was able to change her life and give her the life she deserves after signing a major deal with Mavin Records in 2019. His tweet read:

“My mum used to be the most popular fruit seller in iyana iba ask anybody of iya carrot that’s my mum. She sold fruits for 19 years straight on the same spot with her small table and things. I changed all that after I signed my deal back in 2019! Now she chilling. Glory to God!”

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“Let Davido Tap From My Anointing” – Peruzzi Reacts To Claims That He Writes Davido’s Songs

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2 days ago

April 18, 2021

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“Let Davido Tap From My Anointing” – Peruzzi Reacts To Claims That He Writes Davido’s Songs 6

Peruzzi Vibes has given fans the answer they’ve been waiting for.

Ever since the Majesty singer joined DMW in 2016, Fans have been hurling accusations at Peruzzi for being the brain behind all Davido’s hit songs. Recall how Peruzzi was trending on social media for writing Assurance and failing to fulfill the promises he made to Chioma when Davido’s kissing saga broke the net.

In a recent interview with Beat 99.9 FM, Peruzzi revealed that songwriting for other artists isn’t an unusual practice and shouldn’t be seen as taboo. When asked by OAP Osi Suave how feels whenever Davido drops a new song and people call him out for writing the song, he said:

“I feel like it is a normal thing when people say those things. I just came to the label and I came with a different type of fire, so it is only right that my brothers tap from the anointing.”

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Peruzzi Clears The Air About His Relationship With Chioma!@Peruzzi touched on a lot of things on the #MorningRushWithOsiAndAda. Twitter wars, the #30BG gang, his love life, rumors about Chioma as he premiered his second album #RumandBoogie

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— THE BEAT 99.9FM (@THEBEAT999FM) April 15, 2021

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Simi Finally Reacts After Getting Dragged For Her ‘Yummy’ Outfit

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2 days ago

April 18, 2021

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Nigerian singer, Simi has replied to critics who found her outfit to be too revealing in the photos she posted via Instagram.

We earlier reported that the Duduke singer shared a recent photo of her herself rocking a hot, black bralette paired with a flowing jacket yesterday.

The pictures went viral and placed Simi on the social media trends table as netizens aggressively dragged her for dressing in such a manner.

The dragging might have bothered the mother of one as she took to Instagram to her express herself in regards to her outfit. She stated that individuals aren’t expected to do things the way people want them done and only an Individual’s approval is valid.

While expressing genuine concern for the younger generation and their self-esteem, Simi encouraged everyone to love themselves and live the way they want.

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