It seems that the past may return to haunt Michael Jackson, in his forthcoming trial for alleged child molestation.
It is reported that Santa Barbara authorities have contacted the alleged victim, and witnesses, from the decade old child molestation case against Jackson; with a view to them testifying in the entertainer's upcoming trial.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Friday, November 19, 2004
Another Day, Another Lawsuit
I think I should rename this site "Michael Jackson's Trials", as it seems that yet another party has filed a suit against him.
Kamand Enterprise, an LA based antique store, filed a claim yesterday for $178K. This is in respect of a purchase of $US380K of furniture, made on the 8th of May 2004.
The purchased items included; a large mirror, a 13-branch candelabra, a pair of tall white marble and bronze centrepieces, a French silver bread holder and a silver tea and coffee set.
Allegedly Jackson only paid $US200K, and refuses to pay the balance.
This is the second lawsuit filed against Jackson in a week.
As already reported, Marc Schaffel is suing Jackson for more than $US3M for unpaid loans and other debts.
Kamand Enterprise, an LA based antique store, filed a claim yesterday for $178K. This is in respect of a purchase of $US380K of furniture, made on the 8th of May 2004.
The purchased items included; a large mirror, a 13-branch candelabra, a pair of tall white marble and bronze centrepieces, a French silver bread holder and a silver tea and coffee set.
Allegedly Jackson only paid $US200K, and refuses to pay the balance.
This is the second lawsuit filed against Jackson in a week.
As already reported, Marc Schaffel is suing Jackson for more than $US3M for unpaid loans and other debts.
Thursday, November 18, 2004
The Big Lie
It seems that Marc Schaffel's lawsuit, discussed on this site yesterday, has ruffled a few feathers in the Jackson camp.
Marc Schaffel is suing Michael Jackson for $3M, for unpaid debts and loans. Schaffel contends that Jackson is broke, and has used drink and drugs.
Needless to say Jackson's entourage dispute these claims. A spokesman for Jackson denied the "slanderous" claims, and questioned the timing of the lawsuit.
Jackson's representatives also said that Schaffel cannot be trusted, because he is a pornographer.
Now to put my two cents in here, I will make this small point.
The fact that Schaffel was involved in the porn industry, is neither here nor there. He is either telling the truth on this, or he isn't; his porn past is irrelevant to this lawsuit.
I would also point out that, if the porn past causes Jackson such "moral distress", why did he hire Schaffel in the first place?
Jackson knew that Schaffel had been in the porn industry, before he hired him.
Someone here is lying.
Marc Schaffel is suing Michael Jackson for $3M, for unpaid debts and loans. Schaffel contends that Jackson is broke, and has used drink and drugs.
Needless to say Jackson's entourage dispute these claims. A spokesman for Jackson denied the "slanderous" claims, and questioned the timing of the lawsuit.
Jackson's representatives also said that Schaffel cannot be trusted, because he is a pornographer.
Now to put my two cents in here, I will make this small point.
The fact that Schaffel was involved in the porn industry, is neither here nor there. He is either telling the truth on this, or he isn't; his porn past is irrelevant to this lawsuit.
I would also point out that, if the porn past causes Jackson such "moral distress", why did he hire Schaffel in the first place?
Jackson knew that Schaffel had been in the porn industry, before he hired him.
Someone here is lying.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Debts, Debts and Debts
J. Marc Schaffel, a former producer and business associate of Michael Jackson, is suing Jackson for $3 million in loans and producing fees.
This case was reported on this site some time ago. However, more details have now come to light; as the suit was only filed yesterday.
The lawsuit highlights loans and payments made on Jackson's behalf, it also claims that Jackson did not fully pay Schaffel for his role in producing two television specials.
These specials were aired on Fox last year, and were meant to act as a rebuttal to the "infamous" Martin Bashir interviews.
It seems that Schaffel acts as some form of banker for Jackson; Schaffel claims to have made loans and payments on Jackson's behalf totaling $8.6M since 2001. Only $6.3M of these have been paid back; according to Schaffel.
Some of the payments made on behalf of Jackson, if true, seem a tad extravagant; given Jackson's dwindling financial resources.
$600K for an item of jewelry for Elizabeth Taylor, and $1M to pay Marlon Brando to appear in a video all seem unnecessary.
Seemingly the loans also include $1M for "emergency cash", in the event of a 9/11 disaster; whereby Jackson, and entourage, would have to shelter underground.
Word of advice, if we end up living like rats in the sewers, money will have little value.
This case was reported on this site some time ago. However, more details have now come to light; as the suit was only filed yesterday.
The lawsuit highlights loans and payments made on Jackson's behalf, it also claims that Jackson did not fully pay Schaffel for his role in producing two television specials.
These specials were aired on Fox last year, and were meant to act as a rebuttal to the "infamous" Martin Bashir interviews.
It seems that Schaffel acts as some form of banker for Jackson; Schaffel claims to have made loans and payments on Jackson's behalf totaling $8.6M since 2001. Only $6.3M of these have been paid back; according to Schaffel.
Some of the payments made on behalf of Jackson, if true, seem a tad extravagant; given Jackson's dwindling financial resources.
$600K for an item of jewelry for Elizabeth Taylor, and $1M to pay Marlon Brando to appear in a video all seem unnecessary.
Seemingly the loans also include $1M for "emergency cash", in the event of a 9/11 disaster; whereby Jackson, and entourage, would have to shelter underground.
Word of advice, if we end up living like rats in the sewers, money will have little value.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Michael Jackson's Mind
British TV's Channel five showed an hour long documentary, last night, entitled Michael Jackson's Mind.
It featured associates, friends, detectives and psychologists who knew or were at least familiar with Jackson.
There were no "revelations" of any significance, most of the matters discussed are already in the public domain.
However, for fans of interior decoration, there were some shots of the inside of Neverland.
The documentary came up with the conclusion that if Jackson is convicted, it will be the end of his world.
Also, the overall opinion of the psychologists (both US and UK based) was that Jackson has a somewhat "troubled mind".
No surprises there then!
It featured associates, friends, detectives and psychologists who knew or were at least familiar with Jackson.
There were no "revelations" of any significance, most of the matters discussed are already in the public domain.
However, for fans of interior decoration, there were some shots of the inside of Neverland.
The documentary came up with the conclusion that if Jackson is convicted, it will be the end of his world.
Also, the overall opinion of the psychologists (both US and UK based) was that Jackson has a somewhat "troubled mind".
No surprises there then!
Monday, November 15, 2004
Relaxation Techniques
Michael Jackson is reported to have taken up yoga, in preparation for his forthcoming trial for alleged child molestation.
Not unreasonably, he is reported to be a tad nervous about the forthcoming court case. Therefore, he has sought solace in the ancient art of yoga.
Certainly far better than turning to drink or drugs!.
Not unreasonably, he is reported to be a tad nervous about the forthcoming court case. Therefore, he has sought solace in the ancient art of yoga.
Certainly far better than turning to drink or drugs!.
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Cheater
Watch Michael Jackson's single "Cheater" here.
This single features in Jackson's, soon to be released, "The Ulitmate Collection" box set.
This single features in Jackson's, soon to be released, "The Ulitmate Collection" box set.
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Conman
The ex girlfriend of Joseph Bartucci, the man who has accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing him, has said that Bartucci is a conman.
Bartucci filed a complaint against Jackson in New Orleans, last week, alleging that he was sexually abused by Jackson in 1984.
Hope Horne, Bartucci's ex, is so disgusted with Bartucci's behaviour that she went on TV; to point out to the USA that Bartucci is a conman and a liar.
Bartucci filed a complaint against Jackson in New Orleans, last week, alleging that he was sexually abused by Jackson in 1984.
Hope Horne, Bartucci's ex, is so disgusted with Bartucci's behaviour that she went on TV; to point out to the USA that Bartucci is a conman and a liar.
Friday, November 12, 2004
Jackson Loses It
Michael Jackson upped the ante, in his ongoing spat with Eminem, over Eminem's video "Just Lose It".
Jackson's fans, about 20 of them, assembled outside of MTV studios in Times Square in New York yesterday; they were protesting about the Eminem video.
Oddly enough, Fox news were covering the "impromptu" event; and had a "mystery" caller live on air.
No mystery, it was Jackson; who said:
"It's demeaning and disrespectful....I love them (my fans) so much...."
"...And I also want to make it clear that it's not just about Michael Jackson but about a pattern of disrespect that he has shown to our community," Jackson said of the white rapper.............He needs to stop it, and he needs to stop it now..."
Black Entertainment Television (BET) has agreed to stop broadcasting the video, but MTV has ignored Jackson's request.
The video shows a Jackson look-alike on a bed surrounded by children.
In the song Eminem says:
"Come here little kiddie, on my lap. Guess who's back with a brand new rap? And I don't mean rap, as in a case of child molestation."
To see the interview on Fox please click here Jackson Fox interview.
Eminem's fans were unimpressed.
I have said it before, but will bore you all again by repeating myself. Jackson needs to concentrate on the more pressing, and urgent, issue of his forthcoming trial.
Jackson's fans, about 20 of them, assembled outside of MTV studios in Times Square in New York yesterday; they were protesting about the Eminem video.
Oddly enough, Fox news were covering the "impromptu" event; and had a "mystery" caller live on air.
No mystery, it was Jackson; who said:
"It's demeaning and disrespectful....I love them (my fans) so much...."
"...And I also want to make it clear that it's not just about Michael Jackson but about a pattern of disrespect that he has shown to our community," Jackson said of the white rapper.............He needs to stop it, and he needs to stop it now..."
Black Entertainment Television (BET) has agreed to stop broadcasting the video, but MTV has ignored Jackson's request.
The video shows a Jackson look-alike on a bed surrounded by children.
In the song Eminem says:
"Come here little kiddie, on my lap. Guess who's back with a brand new rap? And I don't mean rap, as in a case of child molestation."
To see the interview on Fox please click here Jackson Fox interview.
Eminem's fans were unimpressed.
I have said it before, but will bore you all again by repeating myself. Jackson needs to concentrate on the more pressing, and urgent, issue of his forthcoming trial.
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Shop Till You Drop
Michael Jackson, as you would expect, likes to spend money on designer labels and in upmarket stores.
Now, those of you who want to see precisely where he spends his money can see for yourselves.
Records from such names as Bergdorf Goodman, Banana Republic and Nordstroms were among the documents seized by investigators in Michael Jackson's child molestation case, according to court records which were released yesterday.
These documents were seized as recently as the beginning of November 2004, and mainly relate to the past 2 months.
Quite how they relate to the case is unclear, maybe Jackson finds spending money to be therapeutic?
Now, those of you who want to see precisely where he spends his money can see for yourselves.
Records from such names as Bergdorf Goodman, Banana Republic and Nordstroms were among the documents seized by investigators in Michael Jackson's child molestation case, according to court records which were released yesterday.
These documents were seized as recently as the beginning of November 2004, and mainly relate to the past 2 months.
Quite how they relate to the case is unclear, maybe Jackson finds spending money to be therapeutic?
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
The Gloves Are Off
Michael Jackson's lawyers are going to use the different dates, used in the case against Jackson, to attack Jackson's accusers; labeling them as liars.
The original criminal complaint, accused Jackson of lewd acts on 7 occasions between February 7 and March 20 2003. The grand jury later alleged 4 lewd acts, committed between February 20 and March 12 2003.
The defence allege that the dates have changed, because the story has changed; as a result of the accusers being liars.
The prosecution have retorted that the dates have not changed that much, and that the story is essentially the same.
The original criminal complaint, accused Jackson of lewd acts on 7 occasions between February 7 and March 20 2003. The grand jury later alleged 4 lewd acts, committed between February 20 and March 12 2003.
The defence allege that the dates have changed, because the story has changed; as a result of the accusers being liars.
The prosecution have retorted that the dates have not changed that much, and that the story is essentially the same.
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Organised Rallies
The prosecution team in the Michael Jackson child molestation case have alleged that the Jackson team held organised rallies, shades of Nuremberg perhaps?, outside of the Santa Barbara court house.
The prosecution claim to have evidence that the rallies were co-ordinated to generate positive PR for Jackson.
The defence team deny this.
Whilst the judge has ruled that if the rallies were organised, they did not breach the law.
Pop stars organising rallies of fans, surely not?
The prosecution claim to have evidence that the rallies were co-ordinated to generate positive PR for Jackson.
The defence team deny this.
Whilst the judge has ruled that if the rallies were organised, they did not breach the law.
Pop stars organising rallies of fans, surely not?
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