It is reported that fingerprints belonging to Michael Jackson, and the boy accusing him of child molestation, were found on pornographic magazines seized from Jackson's Neverland ranch last year.
It is assumed that, if the reports are true, the prosecution will try to use this as evidence that Jackson was showing the boy pornography; as a precursor to molesting him.
The defence will, on the other hand, argue that the boy may have read the literature without Jackson's knowledge.
Monday, December 13, 2004
Thursday, December 09, 2004
More Support
Michael Jackson received support from Stevie Wonder yesterday.
Stevie Wonder criticised Eminem for ridiculing Jackson in his video "Lose It".
Eminem refers to Jackson's plastic surgery, and the child molestation charges faced by Jackson.
Stevie said:
"Kicking someone when he's down is not a good thing....I was disappointed that he (Eminem) would let himself go to such a level..."
Stevie Wonder criticised Eminem for ridiculing Jackson in his video "Lose It".
Eminem refers to Jackson's plastic surgery, and the child molestation charges faced by Jackson.
Stevie said:
"Kicking someone when he's down is not a good thing....I was disappointed that he (Eminem) would let himself go to such a level..."
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Faith
For some, the innocence or guilt of Michael Jackson is merely a matter of faith.
Deborah Dannelly, the president of the Michael Jackson fan club, is reported to have said:
"Obviously I believe that he's innocent and the experience I've had with him and the times I've been with him...This isn't the man I know at all..."
Deborah Dannelly, the president of the Michael Jackson fan club, is reported to have said:
"Obviously I believe that he's innocent and the experience I've had with him and the times I've been with him...This isn't the man I know at all..."
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Threats
Ray Chandler, the uncle of the boy who accused Michael Jackson of molestation in 1994, gave an interview to Good Morning America.
He said that the boy's parents did not go forward with a criminal case because they felt threatened and were denied a request to join a witness protection program.
Quote:
"They only refused because they requested protection. They wanted to be put in witness protection program, and that request was refused."
Prosecutors did not pursue charges against Michael Jackson then, after they said the alleged victim refused to testify. The boy and his family received a reported $20M settlement from Jackson.
Chandler said that the family decided not to pursue a criminal case against Jackson, because of the multiple death threats received from his fans.
Quote:
"Jackson fans had flown in from Europe to Los Angeles and had come to the father's office, had phoned in bomb threats as late as April 1994, four months after it [the case] was settled.."
"..The father was forced to leave his dental practice because his staff and his partner would no longer allow him in there because fans were coming to the office. It was a very serious threat..."
He said that the boy's parents did not go forward with a criminal case because they felt threatened and were denied a request to join a witness protection program.
Quote:
"They only refused because they requested protection. They wanted to be put in witness protection program, and that request was refused."
Prosecutors did not pursue charges against Michael Jackson then, after they said the alleged victim refused to testify. The boy and his family received a reported $20M settlement from Jackson.
Chandler said that the family decided not to pursue a criminal case against Jackson, because of the multiple death threats received from his fans.
Quote:
"Jackson fans had flown in from Europe to Los Angeles and had come to the father's office, had phoned in bomb threats as late as April 1994, four months after it [the case] was settled.."
"..The father was forced to leave his dental practice because his staff and his partner would no longer allow him in there because fans were coming to the office. It was a very serious threat..."
Monday, December 06, 2004
Two Searches and a Swab
Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch was searched for two days, Friday and Saturday, after which a swab of saliva was taken from his mouth.
Santa Barbara County sheriff's officials have refused to discuss the visits, except to issue a statement saying they are "part of an ongoing criminal investigation".
Santa Barbara County sheriff's officials have refused to discuss the visits, except to issue a statement saying they are "part of an ongoing criminal investigation".
Sunday, December 05, 2004
Saliva
If reports are to be believed, it seems that the police have taken a sample of Michael Jackson's saliva.
Saturday, December 04, 2004
Neverland Raided Again
Police raided Michael Jackson's Neverland again yesterday.
The search lasted all day. However, the reasons for the search and what was taken were not revealed.
Jackson was reportedly at home, with his children, when the warrant was served. He remained in a guest cottage on the property throughout the day.
The last raid on Neverland was a year ago.
Lawyers outside of the case have speculated that the evidence being sought must be very important, for the judge to authorise a search so close to the trial.
The late search could result in the defence seeking a postponement of the trial.
Deputies searched the 2700 acre property for more than 8 hours yesterday. The media lined up outside along the fence outside of Neverland, but much of the search was focused on a complex of buildings that can't be seen from the road. The media also "buzzed" Neverland in helicopters, trying to get a better view.
The search lasted all day. However, the reasons for the search and what was taken were not revealed.
Jackson was reportedly at home, with his children, when the warrant was served. He remained in a guest cottage on the property throughout the day.
The last raid on Neverland was a year ago.
Lawyers outside of the case have speculated that the evidence being sought must be very important, for the judge to authorise a search so close to the trial.
The late search could result in the defence seeking a postponement of the trial.
Deputies searched the 2700 acre property for more than 8 hours yesterday. The media lined up outside along the fence outside of Neverland, but much of the search was focused on a complex of buildings that can't be seen from the road. The media also "buzzed" Neverland in helicopters, trying to get a better view.
Friday, December 03, 2004
Nasty
It is reported that Michael Jackson's lawyers are trying to stockpile ammunition to fire at the credibility of the young accuser's mother, in Jackson's upcoming trial on child molestation and conspiracy charges.
This trial will get very nasty indeed.
This trial will get very nasty indeed.
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Nuts
It seems that the world is full of nuts, no real surprises there then!
A Canadian performance artist is facing charges in Germany, after a failed attempt to spray blood on a sculpture of Michael Jackson at an art exhibition there.
Istvan Kantor tried to squeeze a capsule of blood on the sculpture "Michael Jackson and Bubbles", by Paul McCarthy, at the Flick Collection show on Tuesday. However, he was stopped before he could do any damage to the statue.
He did manage to spray the blood on an empty wall of the Hamburger Bahnhof gallery. The sculpture, which depicts Jackson with his pet monkey, was undamaged.
Kantor, who is also known as Monty Cantsin, was arrested but police freed him on Wednesday. He will face charges of trespassing and damage to property.
Kantor, who was filmed throughout the incident by his own film crew, has been banned from many galleries around the world. However, he had been allowed inside the Berlin gallery because one of his own video installations is on show there.
The Flick Collection has already attracted controversy because its owner, "Mick" Flick is the grandson of Friedrich Flick, who built the family fortune by producing weapons for the Nazis and using slave labor.
A Canadian performance artist is facing charges in Germany, after a failed attempt to spray blood on a sculpture of Michael Jackson at an art exhibition there.
Istvan Kantor tried to squeeze a capsule of blood on the sculpture "Michael Jackson and Bubbles", by Paul McCarthy, at the Flick Collection show on Tuesday. However, he was stopped before he could do any damage to the statue.
He did manage to spray the blood on an empty wall of the Hamburger Bahnhof gallery. The sculpture, which depicts Jackson with his pet monkey, was undamaged.
Kantor, who is also known as Monty Cantsin, was arrested but police freed him on Wednesday. He will face charges of trespassing and damage to property.
Kantor, who was filmed throughout the incident by his own film crew, has been banned from many galleries around the world. However, he had been allowed inside the Berlin gallery because one of his own video installations is on show there.
The Flick Collection has already attracted controversy because its owner, "Mick" Flick is the grandson of Friedrich Flick, who built the family fortune by producing weapons for the Nazis and using slave labor.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Set Back for Jackson
Michael Jackson's defence team suffered a set back yesterday, when Judge Rodney Melville rejected their bid to bring in a psychologist.
The defence wanted to hire psychologists to examine the boy and family accusing Jackson of molestation.
Their rationale being that as the prosecution will be calling psychologists, so should they.
However, Melville was having none of that; and rejected the request out of hand, without taking any arguments or making any explanation.
The defence wanted to hire psychologists to examine the boy and family accusing Jackson of molestation.
Their rationale being that as the prosecution will be calling psychologists, so should they.
However, Melville was having none of that; and rejected the request out of hand, without taking any arguments or making any explanation.
Monday, November 29, 2004
London Visit Off
It seems that, despite the fact that Michael Jackson still has a loyal fan base in the UK, the pressure of the trial must be getting to him.
Michael Jackson's publicist, Raymone K. Bain, has confirmed there will be no visit to the UK in either November or December.
Michael Jackson's publicist, Raymone K. Bain, has confirmed there will be no visit to the UK in either November or December.
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Britain Backing Jackson
Michael Jackson's career might be flagging the USA; however, in Britain he seems to have found a new lease of life.
The Sun, a popular British tabloid, reports that his album sales for 2004 have reached number 5 position in the rankings.
The Sun, a popular British tabloid, reports that his album sales for 2004 have reached number 5 position in the rankings.
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