The Tom Joyner Morning Show featured the Marc Schaffel lawsuit filed against Michael Jackson, for the alleged debt of $3M.
The show expressed disbelief at the sum, noting that it would be unlikely that someone would allow a debt to get to that level in the first place.
Listen to the show here Tom Joyner Morning Show
Friday, November 26, 2004
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Psychiatrist Called In
The defence team in the Michael Jackson case have asked for a psychiatrist to be brought in.
They have asked the judge to order mental evaluations for relatives of the boy, who says Jackson molested him. They claim that they won't be able to effectively cross-examine a psychologist, if they don't have access to his reviews.
It seems to me that if a psychiatrist is to be employed, he could also be used to examine Jackson; that's only fair isn't it?
They have asked the judge to order mental evaluations for relatives of the boy, who says Jackson molested him. They claim that they won't be able to effectively cross-examine a psychologist, if they don't have access to his reviews.
It seems to me that if a psychiatrist is to be employed, he could also be used to examine Jackson; that's only fair isn't it?
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Family Problems
Jermaine Jackson, Michael's older brother, has filed for divorce from his wife Alejandra.
The divorce papers cite "irreconcilable differences", as being the reason for the ending of the 9 year old marriage.
It is proposed that the couple's children; Jaafar, 8, and Jermajesty, 4, will live with their mother in Encino, California.
Jermaine and Alejandra married on March 18, 1995, and separated on November 15.
Jermaine Jackson has three children from a previous marriage to Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy. He also has two children with another woman.
Christmas must be a nightmare!
The divorce papers cite "irreconcilable differences", as being the reason for the ending of the 9 year old marriage.
It is proposed that the couple's children; Jaafar, 8, and Jermajesty, 4, will live with their mother in Encino, California.
Jermaine and Alejandra married on March 18, 1995, and separated on November 15.
Jermaine Jackson has three children from a previous marriage to Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy. He also has two children with another woman.
Christmas must be a nightmare!
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Death Threats
Adrian Poffley, a Canadian man, has pleaded guilty to e-mailing death threats to Michael Jackson.
Poffley was given a year's probation, and a conditional discharge, by the court in Kitchener Ontario.
The first threat was sent to the Santa Monica courthouse on 16 August, where Jackson was facing charges of child molestation.
The mail said:
"Jackson will not make it to his car..This is a promise. By the way, bulletproof vests are weakest under the arm...Maybe next time.."
Poffley then sent another threat to Jackson, after he left the court, which said:
"The cop in the green suit and blue shirt was in the way. Maybe next time."
Seemingly Poffley had not been taking his medication. Not surprisingly he is now banned from sending emails.
Poffley was given a year's probation, and a conditional discharge, by the court in Kitchener Ontario.
The first threat was sent to the Santa Monica courthouse on 16 August, where Jackson was facing charges of child molestation.
The mail said:
"Jackson will not make it to his car..This is a promise. By the way, bulletproof vests are weakest under the arm...Maybe next time.."
Poffley then sent another threat to Jackson, after he left the court, which said:
"The cop in the green suit and blue shirt was in the way. Maybe next time."
Seemingly Poffley had not been taking his medication. Not surprisingly he is now banned from sending emails.
Monday, November 22, 2004
MTV Frets Over Eminem
Eminem had planned to dress up as Michael Jackson, during the opening ceremony of Europe's music awards at Rome's Tor Di Valle.
However, MTV (the organisers) were afraid that this would be too offensive.
However, Eminem still performed "Just Lose It" whilst surrounded by children.
In the song, Eminen acknowledges Jackson's recent charges, singing:
"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 accusation."
However, MTV (the organisers) were afraid that this would be too offensive.
However, Eminem still performed "Just Lose It" whilst surrounded by children.
In the song, Eminen acknowledges Jackson's recent charges, singing:
"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 accusation."
Sunday, November 21, 2004
Bizarre Information Request
I am not a lawyer, and therefore appreciate that what may seem bizarre to the layman may in fact be perfectly normal for a lawyer.
However, I must confess that I concur with the prosecution team in the Michael Jackson child molestation case; where they accuse the defence of abusing the judicial process.
It seems that the defence have been demanding the medical records of the alleged victim and his family; including gynecology and ultrasound records for his mother, and information on his 3 month old brother.
Precisely what use, or relevance, to the case is the gynecological records of the mother?
The defence did, seemingly, respond to the prosecution lambasting them. However, their response is sealed under the gag order.
We are therefore left to speculate as to what on earth they need this information for; other than to humiliate, and intimidate the witnesses.
However, I must confess that I concur with the prosecution team in the Michael Jackson child molestation case; where they accuse the defence of abusing the judicial process.
It seems that the defence have been demanding the medical records of the alleged victim and his family; including gynecology and ultrasound records for his mother, and information on his 3 month old brother.
Precisely what use, or relevance, to the case is the gynecological records of the mother?
The defence did, seemingly, respond to the prosecution lambasting them. However, their response is sealed under the gag order.
We are therefore left to speculate as to what on earth they need this information for; other than to humiliate, and intimidate the witnesses.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Skeletons in The Closet
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.
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.
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!.
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