Michael Jackson Not Expected At Next Hearing

March 23, 2004

Michael Jackson will not be expected to make an appearance at the next scheduled court date (April 2) in his trial according to abs-cbs News.

Ben Brafman Responds To Gloria Allred

March 18, 2004

On Wednesday 17th March, attorney Gloria Allred held a press conference in which Ben Brafman (Michael Jackson’s attorney) called an act “of self promotion”.

Yet Another Twist In The Case: Sheriff’s Department previously found allegations unfounded

As previously reported, an investigation into possible child abuse claims against Michael Jackson was conducted by the Sensitive Case Unit of LA's Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) in February of last year, which concluded that the allegations were “unfounded”.

However, according to NBC, an official investigation was conducted by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department as well as the investigation by the DCFS, which lasted two months. The investigation took place within the time frame of the alleged charges the King of Pop now faces.

Grand Jury Probing Jackson Case

March 12, 2004

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- The prosecutor who charged Michael Jackson with child molestation has confirmed that a grand jury is convening in Santa Barbara but won't say whether the panel will be investigating the case.

Read the full text of the article here: Grand jury probing Jackson case

Television Interview Between Mark Geragos and Geraldo Rivera.
'At Large With Geraldo'
Aired on Fox Television, March 6, 2004

Geraldo Rivera: Do you want to make an opening statement at all?

Mark Geragos: Well, I just wanna say a couple of things that I think have to be said. So many of the rumours and things that have been reported are just plain false. As you know Geraldo, there’s been rumours about whether I’m on the case, there’s been rumours about Michael being in detox, I mean I’m here to tell ya, I mean there’s nothing wrong with somebody who seeks detox, but Michael’s not in detox, Michael went to Colorado and he went there specifically so the kids can see some snow and he spent a little bit of time there and he went onto somewhere else, which is his right, and he’s taken care of his business. He’s got, he’s taken charge of virtually all areas of his life. I mean it’s been an incredible thing to watch, I’ve been with for about a year and I’ve watched him over that year just basically divest himself of people who he thinks have been negative and he’s taken charge and virtually all of his areas, he’s handling and in touch with the legal team at all times and the addition of Ben Brafman has been one of the great things, I mean not just for him, but for me as well, Ben has provided a tremendous asset to the team and is just an outstanding lawyer. Raymone Bain, who he has brought on board is his only spokesperson, I’d like to say tonight that if you see anybody else out there claiming to be his spokesperson or speaking on Michael’s behalf you can discount it immediately because there’s only one person that’s going to speak on his behalf for all things that aren’t legal related and that’s Raymone.


Continue reading the full transcript of FOX's March 6th show...

Raymone Bain Speaks Out!

On Friday, 5th of March, Michael Jackson’s spokesperson, Raymone Bain, appeared on no less than three different television shows to address rumours that have been circulating globally about the King of Pop.

Family Law Judge Hired by Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe

According to CNN, Pop star Michael Jackson and his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, have hired Former Superior Court Judge Stephen M. Lachs, "as judge for all purposes in the subject 'family law' matter," according to an order from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl.

Michael Jackson Removed From Copyright Lawsuit

The Indy Star reported today (24 February) that a federal judge has ruled that Michael Jackson had no involvement in the release of Pre-History: The Lost Steeltown Recordings, a 1996 compilation of early Jackson 5 songs.

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Preliminary Hearing Date Still Not Set
14th February 2004

Yesterday was another day in court for Michael Jackson’s attorneys Mark Geragos and Benjamin Brafman, however the King of Pop himself did not attend.


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In his first interview since his chat with Michael Jackson, CBS' Ed Bradley on CNN's Larry King talks about his Interview with Michael Jackson
February 8, 2004


Bradley told King that he was "not convinced" of Michael's gulit and that he was surprised to learn who the accuser was. A portion of that interview follows:

KING: The Jackson interview. How did it happen?

BRADLEY: You know, the Michael Jackson interview is an interview that we have been working on for more than a year. Last February I was out at Neverland, we had been working on it for some months at that time. I went out with my crews, producer, associate producer, sat down with Michael, just the two of us in a room. Left everybody outside and talked for about half an hour.

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