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In his personal life, Bryant's most difficult time came in 2004 when he was accused of rape and put on trial for sexual assault.  The case was eventually dismissed when the accuser decided against testifying in the case.<ref>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/5861379/</ref>  Throughout the ongoing trial, Bryant, a married man, admitted to having committed adultery but was unequivocal in the fact that the sex was consensual.  He and his wife, Vanessa Williams, remain married and together they have two daughters.

In his personal life, Bryant's most difficult time came in 2004 when he was accused of rape and put on trial for sexual assault.  The case was eventually dismissed when the accuser decided against testifying in the case.<ref>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/5861379/</ref>  Throughout the ongoing trial, Bryant, a married man, admitted to having committed adultery but was unequivocal in the fact that the sex was consensual.  He and his wife, Vanessa Williams, remain married and together they have two daughters.

Bryant also won his first MVP award in the 2007-2008 season.

Bryant also won his first MVP award in the 2007-2008 season.  He won two more NBA championships with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010 and was named the Finals MVP of both.

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