The retired Los Angeles Laker has been a frequent guest on Kimmel's show. Bryant was recently in the news after he was disinvited from an animated film festival jury because of protest over his 2003 rape charge. "Is it asking too much of Jimmy Kimmel, a comedian, to grill Kobe Bryant on his rape allegation?" asks Marlow Stern. "Perhaps. But in this day and age, when late-night hosts are some of the only ones who have access to these accused A-list men, and who seek to play the role of moral arbiter night after night vis-à-vis Trump and other so-called scumbags, it’s their duty to put up or shut up. Jimmy, you seem like a decent guy. Do better."
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