Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 http://edition.cnn.c...pens/?hpt=hp_t3 Los Angeles (CNN) -- The Michael Jackson wrongful death trial, which promises dramatic revelations and legal fireworks, begins in a small Los Angeles courtroom with opening statements [Today 4/29]. Jurors earning $15 a day will listen to several months of testimony before deciding whether one of the world's largest entertainment companies should pay Jackson's mother and three children billions of dollars for its liability in the pop icon's death. Famous Jackson family member Janet, will sit just a few feet from the jury as Michael's oldest son and daughter describe their father's last days. But they will also endure weeks of tedious testimony from medical and financial experts offering opinions about the singer's health, addiction and career. Only a handful of journalists and a few members of the public will be allowed inside the courtroom because many of its 45 seats are reserved for parties involved in the trial, including the Jackson family. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos denied CNN's request to televise the trial. Pretrial hearings have featured angry and personal exchanges between lawyers for the two sides, made more intense by the intimacy of the tiny courtroom. The witness lists include many members of the Jackson family, including matriarch Katherine Jackson. Other celebrity witnesses on the list are Sharon Osbourne, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Ray Parker Jr., Lisa Marie Presley, Diana Ross and Lou Ferrigno. I cut the article.. you can read the full article at the link above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'm pretty shocked this story died down the way it has (not on here but in the media) Well new Janet appearances! This witness list is pretty damn impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'm pretty shocked this story died down the way it has (not on here but in the media) Well new Janet appearances! This witness list is pretty damn impressive that's because it hasn't started... until tomorrow.. once it does.. I'm sure there will be tons. I'm upset that it's not televised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 that's because it hasn't started... until tomorrow.. once it does.. I'm sure there will be tons. I'm upset that it's not televised OH I thought it was honestly going on, yea I hate it's not live too, shit I forget Im in California now, I can head on downtown and camp out or somethin LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Good luck.. It's a small courtroom but you'll get to see Janet.. Go now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 LOL nah I was just giving it slight thought to actually doing that, but yea I don't know if it's worth it just for her to walk past looking down or waving high....then waiting hours for her to come out again. (I would like to see Katherine tho, I lknow she's good for some smiles and waves lol. I think I will go to Forrest Lawn this year tho on either the anniversary or birthday and see which Jacksons show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Good luck.. It's a small courtroom but you'll get to see Janet.. Go now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbreakable. Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I can't wait for pics of the queen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 http://www.guardian....darkest-secrets AEG expects to call Janet (and some of the lessors) as a defense witness to detail her late brother's drug addiction. There was a risk in allowing any of them in the courtroom before they testified, said Putnam. He asked the judge to banish Randy, the only sibling in court on Tuesday. Panish, the family lawyer, responded that Jackson's mother, Katherine, 82, needed one of her children to sit with her each day. She sat in the front row, feet from jurors. "He can remain, but you cannot have five in the courtroom," ruled Judge Yvette Palazuelos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Prince Jackson testified today (yesterday 6/27). Here are some points:Prince's HS GPA is 3.68Prince said he cannot sing (hmmm)Prince claims MJ built Neverland for his own childrenPrince thought the IVs MJ was taking were vitaminsAEG never paid Dr. Murray. MJ would feel bad and make the children give him money... MJ offered Murray directly... but Murray would decline... Murray would either decline or take half from the children when offeredPrince & Paris don't celebrate their birthdays anymore.Prince claimed AEG was suppose to pay Dr. Murray... but didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 AEG sounds like they gonna have to come out they pockets this trial could be a game change....pardon the pun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 AEG sounds like they gonna have to come out they pockets this trial could be a game change....pardon the pun well... Prince isn't an expert... just Mj's kid who had nothing to do with the deal... I think they put him up on the stand just to get details about their life.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Katherine Jackson's Testimony (3 days worth).. Interesting facts that may or may not be related to the case: Mrs. Jackson holds the talent in the family. She stated her father taught her how to play the guitarShe had polio at the ages 7-9.. Had to wear leg braces.She's shyKatherine picked up work after Randy was born but before Janet was born. She worked for Sears & RoebuckMrs. Jackson said the family was never on welfareMJ was always sensitiveKatherine would make the suits the Jackson 5 would perform in early on in their careerMJ was bitten by a dog as a child but was afraid of dog despite him purchasing one for his childrenMJ took Katherine's sequined glove from her closet and it became historicMrs. Jack' confirms that MJ bleached his skin to get it over withJanet brought an intervention specialist to MJ's intervention in 2002Katherine received money from MJ & JanetJanet sent her $10k/monthKatherine told Janet to stop sending her money after MJ's death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Randall 'Randy' Jackson Testimony on Friday: *Randy didn't want to testify and didn't but his video deposition was aired*Randy revealed his family wanted to intervene on more than 8 occasions. One in NY... One in LV.. And a lot in his Neverland home.. One was in TaiwanRandy started to observe MJ... Writing letters to all his family members.Janet, Rebbie, & Joe were supportive of these interventions with RandyRandy thought Grace was supplying MJ with drugsPeople magazine published an article on MJ's drug problem. MJ got people in his family to sign a letter stating that MJ never used drugs. --- Randy found it disgusting - Janet, Randy, & Rebbie (and joe) didn't sign the letter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Katherine Jackson's Testimony (3 days worth).. Interesting facts that may or may not be related to the case:Mrs. Jackson holds the talent in the family. She stated her father taught her how to play the guitarShe had polio at the ages 7-9.. Had to wear leg braces.She's shyKatherine picked up work after Randy was born but before Janet was born. She worked for Sears & RoebuckMrs. Jackson said the family was never on welfareMJ was always sensitiveKatherine would make the suits the Jackson 5 would perform in early on in their careerMJ was bitten by a dog as a child but was afraid of dog despite him purchasing one for his childrenMJ took Katherine's sequined glove from her closet and it became historicMrs. Jack' confirms that MJ bleached his skin to get it over withJanet brought an intervention specialist to MJ's intervention in 2002Katherine received money from MJ & JanetJanet sent her $10k/monthKatherine told Janet to stop sending her money after MJ's death That's how he dealt the vitiligo. His attempt to make his skin one uniform color. You didn't finish it. Randall 'Randy' Jackson Testimony on Friday:*Randy didn't want to testify and didn't but his video deposition was aired*Randy revealed his family wanted to intervene on more than 8 occasions. One in NY... One in LV.. And a lot in his Neverland home.. One was in TaiwanRandy started to observe MJ... Writing letters to all his family members.Janet, Rebbie, & Joe were supportive of these interventions with RandyRandy thought Grace was supplying MJ with drugsPeople magazine published an article on MJ's drug problem. MJ got people in his family to sign a letter stating that MJ never used drugs. --- Randy found it disgusting - Janet, Randy, & Rebbie (and joe) didn't sign the letter AEG claim Randy didn't want to testify. The Jacksons lawyers and Randy state otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 That's how he dealt the vitiligo. His attempt to make his skin one uniform color. You didn't finish it. AEG claim Randy didn't want to testify. The Jacksons lawyers and Randy state otherwise. That kinda goes without saying What did they say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 That kinda goes without saying What did they say? Well, for most they see "bleach his skin" and assume.... especially since an overwhelming majority still think he never actually had vitiligo. I don't know the specifics, but I believe AEG lawyers told the judge Randy was refusing to testify, which is the reason deposition was played. The Jacksons lawyers say otherwise and so does Randy via his Twitter account. Obviously, the defense wanted his testimony via the deposition played before the jury, without the opportunity for the Jacksons lawyers to cross examine him. I suppose the Jacksons lawyers can call him to testify in person via the rebuttal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Well.. I'm sorry if a large majority doesn't believe his autopsy report.. But it's clear to me and everyone who is logical that he bleached his skin bc of his skin disease Yeah the Jackson lawyer can but it'll be hard since Randy basically knew of MJ's drug problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Well.. I'm sorry if a large majority doesn't believe his autopsy report.. But it's clear to me and everyone who is logical that he bleached his skin bc of his skin disease Yeah the Jackson lawyer can but it'll be hard since Randy basically knew of MJ's drug problem Most aren't aware or have heard "he bleached his skin" in the media for so long they believe it. I don't think they'll call him. Many (within the MJ fan community) believe Randy damaged the case. Perhaps so, but from what I've seen, it's been pretty much established that Michael had an on/off again battle with prescription drugs. Confirmation of it, and that the family tried to intervene, doesn't add much to what we already know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 I don't cater to the ignorant. Damaged the case depending on who side one's on. Putting him on the hot seat would kill Katherine's case... Clearly MJ created his own demise but of course I'll let the jury decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I don't cater to the ignorant. Damaged the case depending on who side one's on. Putting him on the hot seat would kill Katherine's case... Clearly MJ created his own demise but of course I'll let the jury decide I didn't say the Jacksons would win the case. lol There is a strong possibility the jury will side with AEG. I just don't think what he revealed was anything that wasn't already known to the jury at this point, so I don't see the "damage" in that respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 I didn't say the Jacksons would win the case. lol There is a strong possibility the jury will side with AEG. I just don't think what he revealed was anything that wasn't already known the jury at this point, so I don't see the "damage" in that respect. Hmmm he shined a brighter light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hmmm he shined a brighter light True. I think the jury may find AEG at least partially responsible. The way the contracts were set up, AEG held the right to fire Murray without Michael's consent. Which is the basis of the whole case, there were numerous signs and concerns before June 25th and they did nothing in terms of intervening. Instead of contracting Murray they should have given the money directly to Michael as an advance and let him pay the doctor. They kind put themselves in harms way (in terms of lawsuits) by handling it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 This is the most drawn out trial ever. If I was a juror, I'd be peeved to have to take out this much time out of my life. How much is Katherine suing for? I heard water cooler talk that the attorney was going to try to ask for a billion. I hope they milk AEG for everything for all the price gauging they do with ticket prices, and with LA Live.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 This is the most drawn out trial ever. If I was a juror, I'd be peeved to have to take out this much time out of my life. How much is Katherine suing for? I heard water cooler talk that the attorney was going to try to ask for a billion. I hope they milk AEG for everything for all the price gauging they do with ticket prices, and with LA Live.. It has to be information overload for the jury at this point. lol I believe they are going to ask for well over a billion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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