KOBE BRYANT’S attorneys dropped another bombshell yesterday, saying tests on his accuser’s underpants revealed “compelling evidence” the NBA superstar is innocent of rape.

US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant has made his first appearance in court to face charges he sexually assaulted a 19-year-old hotel worker.

Lawyers for a US basketball star accused of sexual assault want any police officers who discussed the case with the media to be punished.

THE stage is set for America’s latest celebrity trial of the century, with basketball icon Kobe Bryant due in court tomorrow to answer to rape charges that have spotlighted the issues of fame, sex, riches and race.