In a strange twist of fate, Michael Jackson has received a jury summons.
However, don't expect him to attend; his lawyers have filed paperwork for a deferment, based on the fact that he now lives in Bahrain.
Jackson's lawyer, Thomas Mesereau, is quoted as saying:
"He is permanently living outside of the United States."
Gary Blair, the Jury Commissioner, said:
"All he has to do is show he has legal residency somewhere else and he'll be exempted."
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Bashir Becomes Anchor
Martin Bashir, whose documentary about Michael Jackson was the cause of his recent child molestation trial, will be one of the three anchors for ABC's "Nightline".
The new "Nightline" team will comprise Martin Bashir, White House correspondent Terry Moran and "Primetime" anchor Cynthia McFadden.
The first broadcast will be on November 28th.
The new "Nightline" team will comprise Martin Bashir, White House correspondent Terry Moran and "Primetime" anchor Cynthia McFadden.
The first broadcast will be on November 28th.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Jackson Goes To Harrods
As every tourist knows, when in London, the place to shop is Harrods.
Michael Jackson proved that he is no different to any other tourist, by going on a shopping trip to Harrods on Wednesday.
Jackson went to the store with his children, and was greeted by Harrods owner Mohammed Al-Fayed.
Michael Jackson proved that he is no different to any other tourist, by going on a shopping trip to Harrods on Wednesday.
Jackson went to the store with his children, and was greeted by Harrods owner Mohammed Al-Fayed.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Another Trial?
Michael Jackson's request in Los Angeles Superior Court to stop the arbitration in his dispute with Marcel Avram over $5.3M appears to have very little chance of succeeding.
It is reported that the judge will not back his request, and that Jackson may end up in court again.
It is reported that the judge will not back his request, and that Jackson may end up in court again.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Jackson Sings Alone
Michael Jackson has started work recording "From The Bottom of My Heart", for the victims of Katrina, in London this week at Metropolis Studios.
However, none of the artists that Jackson said would be joining him (eg Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly) were there.
However, none of the artists that Jackson said would be joining him (eg Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly) were there.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Jackson at Madam Tussaud's
Michael Jackson caused further disruption in London on Sunday, by appearing at Madame Tussaud's.
Jackson took his three children and entourage to see the waxworks.
Jackson took his three children and entourage to see the waxworks.
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Michael Jackson In London
Michael Jackson is in London, staying at the Dorchester Hotel, and has been besieged by fans.
Jackson is in London to record "From the Bottom of my Heart", a charity record for the victims of Katrina.
Jackson signed autographs and was pursued by fans through an underground car park.
Jackson is in London to record "From the Bottom of my Heart", a charity record for the victims of Katrina.
Jackson signed autographs and was pursued by fans through an underground car park.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Jackson Sues
Michael Jackson filed a lawsuit yesterday against Marcel Avram, a concert promoter.
Jackson and his company, MJ Company, sued Avram and his company for breach of contract. The suit also seeks a preliminary injunction to prevent Avram from proceeding with arbitration.
In November 2002 Jackson testified in a $21M lawsuit, brought against him by Avram. Avram accused Jackson of backing out of two concerts on New Year's Eve 1999.
In March 2003 a Santa Barbara County jury ruled that Jackson must pay Avram $5.3M.
Jackson and Avram seemingly reached a settlement agreement in 2003, that resolved existing and future claims related to the concerts. Any disputes regarding the settlement were to be resolved in Superior Court, as a part of the settlement agreement.
However, Avram has reportedly moved for arbitration scheduled for October 24.
Given Jackson's reportedly perilous financial condition, this is one that he cannot afford to lose.
Jackson and his company, MJ Company, sued Avram and his company for breach of contract. The suit also seeks a preliminary injunction to prevent Avram from proceeding with arbitration.
In November 2002 Jackson testified in a $21M lawsuit, brought against him by Avram. Avram accused Jackson of backing out of two concerts on New Year's Eve 1999.
In March 2003 a Santa Barbara County jury ruled that Jackson must pay Avram $5.3M.
Jackson and Avram seemingly reached a settlement agreement in 2003, that resolved existing and future claims related to the concerts. Any disputes regarding the settlement were to be resolved in Superior Court, as a part of the settlement agreement.
However, Avram has reportedly moved for arbitration scheduled for October 24.
Given Jackson's reportedly perilous financial condition, this is one that he cannot afford to lose.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Jackson Coming To London
A British tabloid claims that Michael Jackson will come to London next week, to record "From The Bottom of My Heart" for the victims of Katrina.
We shall see.
We shall see.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Jackson Tries To Reinvent Himself
Michael Jackson is trying to reinvent himself as an R&B singer.
That at least is the story according to Michael Luckman, author.
Despite that, there still seems to be no progress on the Katrina relief single "From The Bottom of My Heart".
That at least is the story according to Michael Luckman, author.
Despite that, there still seems to be no progress on the Katrina relief single "From The Bottom of My Heart".
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
The Trials Continue
Michael Jackson, despite ending one trial in California, has several other "legal" issues to attend to.
Jackson flew to London on Friday to take a deposition by the attorney representing his former business partner, Marc Schaffel.
Schaffel is suing Jackson for $4M, for an unpaid loan.
However, because Jackson does not want to return to the USA he requested that the deposition be served at London's Dorchester Hotel.
Jackson paid for Schaffel, King, Mesereau, Jackson's Houston attorney Michael Sydow and their entourages to fly London via business class and for their hotel bills.
Nice trip!
Allegedly, Jackson claimed innocence, by denying knowledge of the items that Schaffel bought for him.
Other legal matters that Jackson must attend to include:
-$48M lawsuit brought by Darien Dash
-Custody/visitation fight with the mother of his two eldest children
-A civil action brought by a New Orleans man, who claims to have a repressed memory of Jackson molesting him when he was underage
Jackson flew to London on Friday to take a deposition by the attorney representing his former business partner, Marc Schaffel.
Schaffel is suing Jackson for $4M, for an unpaid loan.
However, because Jackson does not want to return to the USA he requested that the deposition be served at London's Dorchester Hotel.
Jackson paid for Schaffel, King, Mesereau, Jackson's Houston attorney Michael Sydow and their entourages to fly London via business class and for their hotel bills.
Nice trip!
Allegedly, Jackson claimed innocence, by denying knowledge of the items that Schaffel bought for him.
Other legal matters that Jackson must attend to include:
-$48M lawsuit brought by Darien Dash
-Custody/visitation fight with the mother of his two eldest children
-A civil action brought by a New Orleans man, who claims to have a repressed memory of Jackson molesting him when he was underage
Friday, September 23, 2005
Jacksongate
Jeffrey Borer, owner of XtraJet charter aircraft services and Arvel Jett Reeves, owner of Executive Aviation Logistics were charged yesterday for trying to tape a private conversation between Michael Jackson and his lawyer in an airplane.
This allegedly happened while Jackson was under investigation for child molestation.
Jackson and his lawyer were going from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara in November 2003, to surrender to the police for the child-molestation accusations.
Borer and Reeves allegedly used digital camcorders and remote microphones to record the private conversation between Jackson and his lawyer.
Borer and Reeves have been charged with conspiracy, endeavouring to intercept oral communication and witness tampering in an alleged scheme between November 19, 2003 and November 21, 2003.
Borer's attorney, Stanley Stone, said:
"There was no audio on the tape, so the conversation was never taped. There were no microphones. There was no wrongdoing."
This allegedly happened while Jackson was under investigation for child molestation.
Jackson and his lawyer were going from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara in November 2003, to surrender to the police for the child-molestation accusations.
Borer and Reeves allegedly used digital camcorders and remote microphones to record the private conversation between Jackson and his lawyer.
Borer and Reeves have been charged with conspiracy, endeavouring to intercept oral communication and witness tampering in an alleged scheme between November 19, 2003 and November 21, 2003.
Borer's attorney, Stanley Stone, said:
"There was no audio on the tape, so the conversation was never taped. There were no microphones. There was no wrongdoing."
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