After an emotional and devastating trial, a verdict was reached on August 24, awarding Vanessa Bryant a total of $16 million in damages. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department will shell out $10 million, while the Los Angeles Fire Department is handing over a $6 million check, People reported. Chris Chester, who lost his wife Sarah and daughter Payton in the tragic crash, is walking away with $15 million.
As TMZ reported, Vanessa dissolved into tears when the verdict became clear. She later wrote on Instagram, “All for you! I love you! JUSTICE for Kobe and Gigi!” The post racked up supportive comments from celebs and fans with minutes.
Chester’s lawyer, Jerry Jackson — who was a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom, as Nicki’s court reporter observed — told TMZ about the outcome, “Grateful to a jury and judge that gave us a fair trial.”
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