Day 10: Motions - No Visit to Neverland for Jackson Jury & Judge Says You Can't Turn Jury into Accountants

Friday, 12 March 2005

Day 10 of Michael Jackson’s trial consisted of a series of motions from both sides. Mr. Jackson was not required to attend and remained at home to recuperate from a back injury, Friday, while his attorneys were in court battling prosecution efforts and questioning the relevance, to expose his private financial records.

Michael Jackson Needs Hospital Treatment Before Court Appearance

Friday, March 11, 2005

Michael Jackson entered the courtroom over an hour late yesterday after visiting a hospital in the early hours of the morning concerning serious back trouble.

Day 9: Michael Jackson Suffers Back Pain and Hears Accuser Minimize His Benevolence

Friday, 11 March 2005

Day 9 in Michael Jackson’s trial brought more unexpected events to the already highly-anticipated day of proceedings. Mr. Jackson arrived swiftly at the courthouse in Santa Maria at 9:40 am, an hour and ten minutes after court was scheduled to begin. Mr. Jackson was delayed at the hospital where he had been treated early that morning for severe back pain at the direction of his advisors.

Jackson Accuser Takes The Stand

Thursday, March 10, 2005

The now 15-year-old Accuser Gavin Arvizo took the stand for the first time yesterday to testify for the Prosecution. His testimony came near the end of the day as his younger brother Star was still being cross-examined by lead Defence attorney Thomas Mesereau. As part of the cross-examination, Mesereau showed jurors (and the brother) a video from Michael Jackson's personal video archives, according to the Associated Press. In the video, the Accuser is seen to be cancer-stricken and balding as his brother pushes him in a wheelchair and Michael walked alongside them. They then walk to a tree and he places down a blanket for him and the boy to sit down and look over the lake at Neverland Valley ranch.

Raymone Bain: Michael Jackson Began Having Severe Back Pain

Thursday, 10 March 2005

Michael Jackson's Publicist, Raymone Bain: "Michael Jackson began having severe back pain at 5:15 am today. At this time, he called his attorneys and advisors to let them know he was unable to move. It was recommended that he go to the hospital nearest him to get a muscle relaxant. Defense Attorney Thomas Mesereau informed the judge as soon as he was aware of the circumstances.

Day 8: Michael Jackson's Accuser Takes Stand, Brother of Accuser Changes Recollection of Events

Thursday, 10 March 2005

Day 8 in Michael Jackson's trial brought the accuser to the witness stand. He said he once considered Mr. Jackson "the coolest guy in the world." The 15-year-old was not asked about the molestation allegations before court ended for the day, but described viewing adult Internet sites with Mr. Jackson present and said the singer told him to "call me daddy" during the taping of a documentary.

As Accuser Takes the Witness Stand, E! Networks Announces Special One-Hour Episodes of 'E! News Presentation: The Michael Jackson Trial'

This Thursday and Friday (March 10 & 11 at 9:00PM ET/PT)

LOS ANGELES, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- E! Entertainment Television will expand its news coverage of The Michael Jackson Trial to special one-hour episodes on Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11 at 9:00PM ET/PT. The re- enactments will include testimony from the accuser who has taken the stand today (Wednesday, 03/09).

Jackson Accuser's Brother Cross-Examined

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

The Prosecution finished their questioning of the Accuser's younger brother Star Arvizo yesterday; he was then given a hard line of questioning from lead Defence attorney Thomas Mesereau.

Day 7: Changing Stories – Michael Jackson Accuser's Brother States "I don't know exactly what I said"

Wednesday, 09 March 2005

The now 14 year old brother of the accuser who says he saw Michael Jackson molest his brother has been altering many of the key points and major accusations in his testimony. He accuser told prosecutors that Mr. Jackson showed him and his brother a certain adult magazine, but today, Mr. Jackson's attorney, Thomas Mesereau, pointed out that the magazine was dated months after the boy and his family had left Neverland permanently. After a lengthy line of questioning, the boy conceded that the magazine used as evidence in the case wasn't actually the one Jackson showed him.

Jackson Accuser's Brother Testifies

Tuesday, March 08, 2005

After a weekend break, court resumed as normal yesterday as jurors heard more testimony from Davellin Arvizo, as well as a new witness taking the stand, the Accuser's younger brother Star.