WHEN: July 18, 2003
WHY IT WAS SO HARD: After being charged with sexual assault in Eagle, Colorado, Bryant held this press conference to apologize to his wife for being unfaithful but state his innocence on the rape charge. The charge was later dropped and Kobe also apologized to his alleged victim after settling a civil lawsuit. See kids (and Tiger!), a big ass ring, a few tears, and dough for your side chick clears everything up.