Jeffrey Borer, the former owner of a private jet company, was sentenced yesterday to six months home detention and three years of probation for secretly videotaping Michael Jackson as he flew to Santa Barbara with his attorney to surrender in the 2003 child molestation investigation.
Borer also was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and serve 150 hours of community service.
Borer and co-defendant, Arvel Jett Reeves, admitted that they installed two digital video recorders to record Jackson and his lawyer on the trip to Santa Barbara in November 2003.
Reeves was sentenced in July to eight months in prison, and ordered to spend six additional months in a halfway house and pay a $1,000 fine.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
Rowe and Jackson Settle
Michael Jackson has settled his legal battle with ex wife Debbie Rowe, over visitation rights for their two children.
Rowe filed legal papers to reinstate her rights in 2003, after Jackson was arrested on child molestation charges.
Rowe's lawyer Marta Almli said:
"We're still dealing with the details but it addresses all of the disputes between the parties. I can't say anything about the terms of the settlement but I don't think it would have happened if both parties didn't agree it was appealing to both of them."
Jackson's attorney said:
"My client is very satisfied with the results. Hopefully (Jackson and Rowe) can both get on with their lives now and be through with this litigation."
It is rumoured that one of the main inducements to Jackson to wrap this up, was the threat of having to undergo a psychiatric examination. Rowe's lawyers had already lined up Dr. Mary Lund.
Hands up all those who think that there will be no further litigation between Rowe and Jackson?
Can't see any.
Rowe filed legal papers to reinstate her rights in 2003, after Jackson was arrested on child molestation charges.
Rowe's lawyer Marta Almli said:
"We're still dealing with the details but it addresses all of the disputes between the parties. I can't say anything about the terms of the settlement but I don't think it would have happened if both parties didn't agree it was appealing to both of them."
Jackson's attorney said:
"My client is very satisfied with the results. Hopefully (Jackson and Rowe) can both get on with their lives now and be through with this litigation."
It is rumoured that one of the main inducements to Jackson to wrap this up, was the threat of having to undergo a psychiatric examination. Rowe's lawyers had already lined up Dr. Mary Lund.
Hands up all those who think that there will be no further litigation between Rowe and Jackson?
Can't see any.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Janet Not Speaking To Michael
Janet Jackson told Oprah Winfrey that she hasn't spoken with her brother, Michael, since he was acquitted of child molestation charges last year.
She said that the trial "took its toll on the entire family."
She said that the trial "took its toll on the entire family."
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Jackson's Tapes Held
It seems that Michael Jackson's decision to split away from Bahrain's Two Seas Records, which he confounded, has not gone down very well with his ex founding partner Prince Abdullah of Bahrain.
Prince Abdullah has blocked the release of Jackson's much vaunted charity single, and is refusing to hand over the master tapes.
Seemingly the Prince has bankrolled Jackson to the tune of $3M, and is pissed off that Jackson has walked away (apparently due to the Prince's desire for more female voices on the record).
The question is, who will bankroll Jackson now?
Prince Abdullah has blocked the release of Jackson's much vaunted charity single, and is refusing to hand over the master tapes.
Seemingly the Prince has bankrolled Jackson to the tune of $3M, and is pissed off that Jackson has walked away (apparently due to the Prince's desire for more female voices on the record).
The question is, who will bankroll Jackson now?
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Jackson Splits
Michael Jackson has split with the Bahrain based record label, Two Seas Records, only five months after signing on.
Jackson's spokeswoman, Raymone Bain, confirmed that Jackson is no longer affiliated with the label; even though he cofounded it only last April, and even though it was to be used as the vehicle for his comeback album.
Jackson formed Two Seas Records with Bahrain royal family member Abdulla Hamad Al-Khalifa. It had been planned that British music executive Guy Holmes would serve as CEO and oversee production on Jackson's new disc, which had been aiming for a 2007 release.
However, it is reported that the deal between Holmes and Jackson had never been formalised. Quite what Abdulla Hamad Al-Khalifa, who has tried to help Jackson, thinks of the split is not reported.
Needless to say, this volte face brings into question the likelihood of Jackson ever releasing his much vaunted Hurricane Katrina benefit single "From the Bottom of My Heart".
It seems that in order to keep himself in the public eye, and to appear to be busy, Jackson has formed the Michael Jackson Company to oversee his finances and to possibly become a record label.
Reality will eventually hit home, when the money runs out.
Jackson's spokeswoman, Raymone Bain, confirmed that Jackson is no longer affiliated with the label; even though he cofounded it only last April, and even though it was to be used as the vehicle for his comeback album.
Jackson formed Two Seas Records with Bahrain royal family member Abdulla Hamad Al-Khalifa. It had been planned that British music executive Guy Holmes would serve as CEO and oversee production on Jackson's new disc, which had been aiming for a 2007 release.
However, it is reported that the deal between Holmes and Jackson had never been formalised. Quite what Abdulla Hamad Al-Khalifa, who has tried to help Jackson, thinks of the split is not reported.
Needless to say, this volte face brings into question the likelihood of Jackson ever releasing his much vaunted Hurricane Katrina benefit single "From the Bottom of My Heart".
It seems that in order to keep himself in the public eye, and to appear to be busy, Jackson has formed the Michael Jackson Company to oversee his finances and to possibly become a record label.
Reality will eventually hit home, when the money runs out.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Jackson's Exile
The recently unsealed papers from Michael Jackson's ongoing custody battle with his former wife, Debbie Rowe, over their two children have revealed a warning from Jackson's lawyer, Thomas Hall:
"Even though he is absolutely innocent of any such charges, Michael may be subject to arrest, prosecution or an investigatory detention if he was to return to the United States."
Jackson currently resides in Bahrain, where he cannot be extradited from to the USA.
Basically, if Jackson returns to the USA, he is a marked man.
"Even though he is absolutely innocent of any such charges, Michael may be subject to arrest, prosecution or an investigatory detention if he was to return to the United States."
Jackson currently resides in Bahrain, where he cannot be extradited from to the USA.
Basically, if Jackson returns to the USA, he is a marked man.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Leprechauns
There are a string of conflicting stories swirling around the media at the moment, concerning Michael Jackson.
No surprise there then.
These ones concern Jackson's reported desire to open a 500 million Euro theme park in Ireland, populated by leprechauns.
A spokesman for Jackson has retorted that the stories are "erroneous and ridiculous".
At least the stories have given Jackson, who seems to have given up creating music, some publicity.
No surprise there then.
These ones concern Jackson's reported desire to open a 500 million Euro theme park in Ireland, populated by leprechauns.
A spokesman for Jackson has retorted that the stories are "erroneous and ridiculous".
At least the stories have given Jackson, who seems to have given up creating music, some publicity.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Ant Swore at Jackson
There's a headline I didn't expect to be writing!
Well, attention grabbing headlines apart, it seems that Adam Ant (ex pop star from the 80's) allegedly swore at Michael Jackson twice over the phone because he thought that it was one of his friends pretending to be Jackson.
However, when Jackson's record producer Quincy Jones called Adam Ant (real name Stuart Goddard) that he realised that in fact Jackson had called him.
Ant said:
"We spoke on the phone a bit. The first time he called me I thought it was one of my bandmates taking the piss.
I told him to fuck off twice.
It was only when Quincy Jones rang me up later that I realised it really was Michael!
He eventually invited me to his place near LA for the day. He was just a very charming and gracious host, but very shy.
He showed me around his animals - there was no monkey at the time - and we watched the movie White Heat in his private cinema. That was before it went all crazy for him..."
Ant has subsequently had mental issues of his own.
Quite why this story is now only surfacing, some 23 years or so after the alleged event, I have no idea.
I can only assume that someone needs some publicity for a book, or career relaunch.
Well, attention grabbing headlines apart, it seems that Adam Ant (ex pop star from the 80's) allegedly swore at Michael Jackson twice over the phone because he thought that it was one of his friends pretending to be Jackson.
However, when Jackson's record producer Quincy Jones called Adam Ant (real name Stuart Goddard) that he realised that in fact Jackson had called him.
Ant said:
"We spoke on the phone a bit. The first time he called me I thought it was one of my bandmates taking the piss.
I told him to fuck off twice.
It was only when Quincy Jones rang me up later that I realised it really was Michael!
He eventually invited me to his place near LA for the day. He was just a very charming and gracious host, but very shy.
He showed me around his animals - there was no monkey at the time - and we watched the movie White Heat in his private cinema. That was before it went all crazy for him..."
Ant has subsequently had mental issues of his own.
Quite why this story is now only surfacing, some 23 years or so after the alleged event, I have no idea.
I can only assume that someone needs some publicity for a book, or career relaunch.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Michael Jackson To Marry?
The current rumour to burst onto the internet is that Michael Jackson is about to get married again.
It is alleged that he will marry the nanny of his children, Grace Rwaramba, in Switzerland this weekend.
Grace is Rwandan, and allegedly has taken over control of Jackson's life since he moved to Bahrain. It is even alleged that members of Jackson's family must get approval from Grace to speak to him.
Let us see how true this story really is.
It is alleged that he will marry the nanny of his children, Grace Rwaramba, in Switzerland this weekend.
Grace is Rwandan, and allegedly has taken over control of Jackson's life since he moved to Bahrain. It is even alleged that members of Jackson's family must get approval from Grace to speak to him.
Let us see how true this story really is.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Jackson Ordered to Pay Ex Wife $60K
Michael Jackson's financial woes just keep getting worse. He has now been ordered to pay his ex-wife Debbie Rowe $60K in legal fees.
Jackson has until September 28 to pay the costs to Rowe, who is fighting for custody of their two children, Prince Michael and Paris.
Los Angeles Superior Judge Robert Schnider rejected Rowe's original request for $195K, on the grounds that she had been granted an $8M divorce settlement.
In 2001 Rowe waived all access rights to Prince Michael, and Paris. However, in 2004, she changed her mind and began fighting for visitation and custody rights.
Lawyers for Jackson and Rowe will meet this week to settle the case.
It's not all bad for Jackson; after all, if he were Paul McCartney he would now be facing a claim of over £100M.
Jackson has until September 28 to pay the costs to Rowe, who is fighting for custody of their two children, Prince Michael and Paris.
Los Angeles Superior Judge Robert Schnider rejected Rowe's original request for $195K, on the grounds that she had been granted an $8M divorce settlement.
In 2001 Rowe waived all access rights to Prince Michael, and Paris. However, in 2004, she changed her mind and began fighting for visitation and custody rights.
Lawyers for Jackson and Rowe will meet this week to settle the case.
It's not all bad for Jackson; after all, if he were Paul McCartney he would now be facing a claim of over £100M.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Jordie Chandler Accuses Father
Jordie Chandler, who as a boy accused Michael Jackson of molesting him and was paid $20M to stay out of court by Jackson, has won a ruling that could open a trial on a claim that he was attacked by his father.
Jordie Chandler is seeking a restraining order against his father, who allegedly "struck him on the head from behind with a twelve and one-half pound weight and sprayed his eyes with mace or pepper spray and tried to choke him."
A state Family Court judge in August 2005 had granted Chandler a temporary restraining order, but later refused to issue a permanent order.
The two-judge appellate panel said that was a mistake:
"Given the nature of the attack, it would appear that..immediate danger" could be inferred.
The panel sent the case back for trial, and the temporary restraining order remains in effect.
The ruling was made on June 8th 2006. However, it is only now being reported.
Jordie Chandler is seeking a restraining order against his father, who allegedly "struck him on the head from behind with a twelve and one-half pound weight and sprayed his eyes with mace or pepper spray and tried to choke him."
A state Family Court judge in August 2005 had granted Chandler a temporary restraining order, but later refused to issue a permanent order.
The two-judge appellate panel said that was a mistake:
"Given the nature of the attack, it would appear that..immediate danger" could be inferred.
The panel sent the case back for trial, and the temporary restraining order remains in effect.
The ruling was made on June 8th 2006. However, it is only now being reported.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Irish Retreat
Despite his massive financial problems, Michael Jackson has still managed to scrape together £250K to spend on a retreat in Ireland; a castle to be exact.
Jackson has been staying at Luggala Castle, in County Wicklow, for the past three months at £20K a week.
The castle has 7 bedrooms and a gaggle of private chefs, butlers and cleaners.
It was speculated earlier this year that Jackson wanted to move to Ireland permanently.
A Californian psychic, Randa Starr, has gained some free publicity by speculating that Jackson is fascinated by fairies and leprechauns.
Maybe the leprechauns will lead him to a pot of gold that will resolve his financial crisis.
Jackson has been staying at Luggala Castle, in County Wicklow, for the past three months at £20K a week.
The castle has 7 bedrooms and a gaggle of private chefs, butlers and cleaners.
It was speculated earlier this year that Jackson wanted to move to Ireland permanently.
A Californian psychic, Randa Starr, has gained some free publicity by speculating that Jackson is fascinated by fairies and leprechauns.
Maybe the leprechauns will lead him to a pot of gold that will resolve his financial crisis.
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