Both the prosecution and the defense in the Michael Jackson case have well-known jury consultants by their side as they prepare for jury selection, the News-Press has learned.
Howard Varinsky — fresh from helping the prosecution pick the jury that convicted Scott Peterson of murder — will help Santa Barbara County prosecutors select jurors who would […]
“Yes, in the last two weeks, a large amount of ugly, malicious information has been released into the media about me. Apparently, this information was leaked through transcripts in a grand jury proceeding where neither my lawyers nor I ever appeared. The information is disgusting and false.
“Years ago, I allowed a family to visit and […]
The BostonHerald predicts that we’re in for the biggest celebrity trial ever with the Michael Jackson Trial.
‘Fill the big bowl with Cheese Doodles and grab your ringside seat for the next trial of the century.
In this corner, King of Pop Michael Jackson and his defense lawyers. In that corner, Santa […]
The no-nonsense judge and minister’s son who steered Michael Jackson’s molestation case to jury selection that begins tomorrow is considered a community hero for openly speaking about his battle with alcoholism, a disease he said dates to when he took his first drink in Boy Scouts and church youth groups while growing up in San […]
The Santa Maria Times has a good introductory article explaining what can be expected from the Michael Jackson Trial starting this week.
‘Experts believe the Jackson trial may set a new standard for worldwide media interest in a celebrity criminal case.
More than 1,000 fans could appear on any given day of the trial, said Darrel Parker, […]
LaToya recently spoke out on American TV show 20/20 to defend her brother’s innocence in a new set of child molestation charges, now insists her ex - who she claims physically abused her throughout their marriage - pushed her into making the charges.
She says, “Would I do this on my own? Absolutely not. I love […]
‘The trial of the pop singer Michael Jackson on charges of child molestation is due to start in California today and, given the circumstances, many people assume it will be a slam dunk for the prosecution.
Can there really be anyone on the jury unaware this is not the first time the singer has been accused […]
‘The child molestation case against Michael Jackson (news) is finally ready for a trial that promises to be like no other. Jury selection begins Monday, with Jackson expected to appear, in a case that has become a symbol of the American obsession with celebrity.
Early Sunday, Jackson issued a court-approved video statement on his Web site, […]
“This is going to be the media equivalent of carpet bombing,” said Dr Robert Thompson, a popular culture expert at the University of Syracuse.
This can only increase concern that celebrity trials are eroding the system, warping the law amid the hype, leaked documents and book deals. “There is going to be nothing normal about this […]
On Saturday, dozens of Central Coast high school students participated in a mock trial competition just a few feet from where the trial will take place.
Many students say they’re looking forward to the king of pop’s trial because they’ll be able to learn how to become better attorney’s.
County officials also told students some of them […]