Will there be cameras on Kobe?

Bryant's attorneys ask judge to reconsider media ruling

? Kobe Bryant’s attorneys Tuesday asked a judge to reconsider his ruling allowing news cameras in the courtroom where the Los Angeles Laker is expected to appear next week, saying they were concerned about publicity.

Bryant has said his 19-year-old accuser had sex with him willingly at a resort in nearby Edwards June 30.

Bryant’s attorneys, Pamela Mackey and Hal Haddon, said they were worried that publicity could affect Bryant’s right to a fair trial. They said they weren’t given the chance to present arguments before County Judge Fred Gannett issued his ruling on cameras last week.

They also asked for a hearing on how the media should be allowed to cover court proceedings and asked to present arguments on any future requests for expanded media coverage.

Haddon and Mackey didn’t return calls seeking comment.

Meanwhile, attorneys for media organizations filed motions to open sealed court records, saying many details have already been publicized, some by Bryant and District Attorney Mark Hurlbert.

“Ironically, at the same time, both the district attorney and Bryant are opposing the very thing that would permit the public to independently test the veracity of their public relations statements, i.e., unsealing the court file,” the attorneys wrote.

Also Tuesday, Eagle County commissioners gave Hurlbert additional money to prosecute the sexual assault case against Bryant.

County commissioners gave Hurlbert an additional $105,000 to help handle costs of the case, and left open the possibility of more.

They approved an additional $45,000 to the sheriff’s office for activities unrelated to the Bryant case.