Michael Jackson jury given brief by judge
‘The judge in Michael Jackson’s child abuse trial has given the jury instructions on how to go about reaching a verdict.
He told the eight women and four men they must try to discern the truth from the 130 testimonies witnessed.
The prosecution and the defence will give their closing arguments on Thursday and the jurors could start their deliberations on Friday….
Judge Rodney Melville said the jurors should reach a decision based on facts and the law, without “pity or prejudice toward” the singer.
“You have heard all of the evidence and you will hear the arguments of attorneys,” Judge Melville said as the three-month trial neared its end.
Jurors were told to consider previous uncharged allegations of child abuse by Mr Jackson only if they show a potential pattern of molestation.
Judge Melville also ruled that, in considering four alcohol charges against Mr Jackson, the jury could determine that the singer gave teenage accuser Gavin Arvizo alcohol but did not abuse him.’
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