Natalia Bryant, daughter of late Kobe Bryant, files restraining order against alleged stalker
Natalia Bryant, the 19-year-old daughter of the late Kobe Bryant, filed for a temporary restraining order in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday, claiming a 32-year-old man with a rap sheet was stalking her since she was a minor.
Bryant accused Dwayne Kemp of messaging him on social media since December 2020 “as if we had a romantic relationship, or as if he wanted to initiate such a relationship,” according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. She says she doesn’t know Kemp.
Bryant says Kemp tried to track her down on the University of Southern California campus. The documents say Kemp is a ‘gun aficionado’ and ‘has been arrested for misdemeanors involving a firearm’ and that Bryant is ‘terrified’ about trying to make contact in person with her.
“I don’t feel safe,” Bryant says in the documents.
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On behalf of Enshrinee Kobe Bryant, Vaness Bryant and Natalia Bryant pose for a portrait during the Class of 2020 Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony on May 14, 2021, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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The documents alleged that Kemp sent Bryant several chilling messages, including a response to an Instagram Stories post showing Kobe and the rest of the family. The alleged message read: “Thankful for him for giving birth to you, hopefully we can give birth to him…’Kobe.'”
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On October 23, 2022, the documents indicate that Kemp messaged Bryant saying, “I love you and I’m sorry. Can we talk and make up so we can be friends again..?”
Kobe Bryant and his family at the City Council Chambers in Los Angeles, California on August 24, 2016.
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The documents also mention that there were at least two incidents involving Kemp and his alleged attempt to make in-person contact with Bryant. The documents indicate that Kemp has declared an interest in purchasing a “Glock Switch” – the possession of which is considered illegal under federal law. The documents add that Bryant’s representatives believe Kemp was arrested four times.
Bryant is asking the court to order the man to stay at least 200 yards away from his home, work, school, sorority and car. The judge did not rule on the case.
Natalia Bryant attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at Casa Cipriani on November 07, 2022 in New York City.
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TMZ Sports first reported on Bryant’s request.
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Kemp did not appear to react to the restraining order request on Monday, despite various social media posts.
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