Experts say the Michael Jackson trial may boil down to the credibility of two people: Jackson and the accuser’s mother.
More than a year after the pop star was arrested, opening statements begin tomorrow in the child-molestation case against him. Jackson is charged with molesting a 13-year-old former cancer patient, and giving the boy wine.
Both sides […]
The case will in large part rely on the testimony of the boy, now 15, and his family, and whether or not the jury ultimately believes their version of events, or that supplied by Jackson’s side.
The defence team made it clear, during arguments on pretrial motions, that its main strategy will be to lob enough […]
After months of delays and false starts, the trial of Michael Jackson will finally get under way in Santa Maria, California, on Monday.
Opening statements are scheduled to take place in what has become the most closely watched celebrity case ever.
“He is one of the most interesting people that has ever been on this earth,” said […]
‘Family members of a 74-year-old heart attack victim said Friday that a hospital’s focus on accommodating a flu-stricken Michael Jackson contributed to their loved one’s death.
The family of Manuela Gomez Ruiz, 74, told ABC’s “Good Morning America” that she was relocated to a smaller hospital room so Jackson could have the larger room when he […]
‘On the eve of the Michael Jackson trial in which the self-proclaimed King of Pop faces up to 20 years in prison on charges of conspiracy, child molestation and giving alcohol to a minor, Court TV’s DIANE DIMOND, reveals new details about the prosecution’s case. Dimond, who has covered Jacko for over a decade, will […]
‘Just hours before selection of the jury that will decide his case, Michael Jackson was relaxed enough last week to ask about buying some sketches of himself from a courtroom artist.
With opening statements set to begin Monday in a molestation trial that could put Jackson in prison and destroy a career he has worked his […]
‘A woman who had suffered a massive heart attack died after hospital personnel moved her out of a trauma room to accommodate a flu-stricken Michael Jackson, the patient’s family said.
Jury selection in Jackson’s child molestation child had to be temporarily postponed Feb. 15 when the pop star was taken to Marian Medical Center in Santa […]
‘Jurors in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial will be allowed to hear evidence that the accuser’s mother had made allegations of improper touching against store security guards, a judge ruled Friday.
Lawyer Thomas Mesereau Jr. made the allegations during motions on whether evidence could be admitted about the family’s lawsuit against J.C. Penney.
The family claimed in […]
‘After months of delays and false starts, the trial of Michael Jackson will finally get under way in Santa Maria, California, on Monday.
Opening statements are scheduled to take place in what has become the most closely watched celebrity case ever.
“He is one of the most interesting people that has ever been on this earth,” said […]
‘More than a year after stunned fans watched authorities arrest Michael Jackson and charge him with molesting a 13-year-old boy at his Neverland Ranch, prosecution and defense lawyers on Monday finally get to outline their cases to a jury.
Opening statements will preview the essence of the trial - whether Jackson gave wine to the young […]