Sports Kobe Bryant crash photos scandal ends up costing taxpayers $51 million: What we know March 2, 2023Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAYComments Off on Kobe Bryant crash photos scandal ends up costing taxpayers $51 million: What we know The fallout from the Kobe Bryant crash photos scandal has been expensive for Los Angeles County taxpayers and has led to changes for first responders.