Bryant, Wife Attend Teen Choice Awards- Accused Rapist Excellent Role Model for America's Teens

Bryant, Wife Attend Teen Choice Awards: "In a rare public appearance since he was accused of sexual assault, basketball star Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa attended the 2003 Teen Choice Awards, where he was picked as the favorite male athlete.

The show was taped Saturday night at the Universal Amphitheater, and the media was prevented from recording Bryant's acceptance speech.

Bryant held his fist in the air after claiming his trophy, a multicolored surfboard emblazoned with the words 'Teen Choice Awards 2003.' He also won last year.
The Los Angeles Lakers' star made a peace sign with his fingers, made a thumbs-up gesture and waved for fans on the arrivals line. He also kissed the hand of his wife, Vanessa.

Bryant and his wife attended the ESPY awards July 16 but have made few public appearances since the scandal erupted last month.
The 24-year-old basketball star has said he had sex with a 19-year-old employee at a Colorado resort June 30 but denies her claims of sexual assault."