Day 33: The Mother of Michael Jackson's Accuser Admits Lies… and More Lies
Saturday, 16 April 2005

On Day 33 Michael Jackson's lawyer savaged the credibility of his accuser's mother, making her admit she committed perjury, lying under oath at least twice and suggesting she wanted to cash in on the star's wealth.

Michael Jackson's Attorney Tom Mesereau To Accuser's Mother: "You're a good actor"

Saturday, April 16, 2005

Tensions were running high in the courtroom Friday as Judge Rodney Melville warned he would stop court for the day if lead Defence attorney Tom Mesereau and the Accuser's Mother Janet Arvizo didn't stop having heating arguments during cross-examination.

Janet Arvizo Continues Testimony at Michael Jackson Trial

Friday, April 15, 2005

Janet Arvizo continued providing answers to Prosecution questioning on Thursday, with cross-examination not expected until today. Although the witness took the stand and told tales of captivity and oppression by employees of Michael Jackson, she testified that she never alerted authorities about the situation. "Who could possibly believe this?" was her excuse. She claimed that her parents and boyfriend were threatened and coerced as well as her family.

Michael Jackson Not Selling 'Beatles Catalogue'

Friday, April 15, 2005

Following a report from FOX News' Roger Friedman that Michael Jackson is set to sell his ATV/Sony catalogue (otherwise known as the Beatles catalogue) his spokesperson released this statement:

Day 32: Mother of Michael Jackson Accuser Claims She Was Held Against Her Will, Makes No Effort to Get Help

Created: Thursday, 14 April 2005

On Day 32 the mother of Michael Jackson’s accuser told jurors Thursday a bizarre and convoluted story of weeks during which she claims she was held against her will, even though she made no effort at all, to get help or contact authorities. Because of the close scrutiny, the woman said, she never managed to raise the alarm, even though she had unfettered access to a telephone and was taken out in public on shopping trips and on outings to beauty salons.

Day 31: Jackson Judge Allows Mother of the Accuser to Plead the Fifth on Shady Past

Picking and choosing testimony…. Justice?

Wednesday, 13 April 2005

"You can't allow a witness to pick and choose what he or she is going to be subject to on cross-examination," defense attorney Robert Sanger said, addressing the court. In the end, Superior Court Judge Rodney Melville ruled the woman could do just that. He designated her welfare status an off-limit topic.

Stepfather of Michael Jackson's Accuser Testifies

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

The stepfather of Gavin Arvizo took the stand yesterday to testify about allegations relating to the conspiracy charge against Michael Jackson. Jay Jackson (no relation to Michael) is a Major in the U.S. Army and married Janet Arvizo in 2004. The two started seeing each other in 2002. The witness recollected during questioning by Prosecutor Ron Zonen a conversation he had with un-indicted co-conspirator Frank Tyson following the airing of the Martin Bashir documentary Living with Michael Jackson in February 2003, in which the Arvizo children appeared.

Day 30: Accuser's Stepfather Testifies He Sought Money from Michael Jackson & Tabloids

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

On Day 30 of Michael Jackson’s trial the stepfather of his accuser testified that. Today’s proceedings adjourned at 11:30 a.m, three hours earlier than usual. The stepfather took the stand as the prosecution shifted from witnesses who alleged past improprieties by Mr. Jackson back to the current allegations. The man, who married the boy's mother in 2004, more than a year after the sex abuse accusations surfaced, never met Mr. Jackson and did not witness any molestation by the 46-year-old superstar.

June Chandler Testifies at Michael Jackson Trial

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

The Mother of the 1993 Accuser Jordan Chandler took the stand yesterday to testify her son's relationship with Michael Jackson. Before she testified, Bob Jones - a long time employee of Michael who was recently fired - took the stand as a Prosecution witness. However Jones did not testify to Prosecutor Gordon Auchincloss's satisfaction. The Prosecution had hoped that Jones would state under oath that he saw Michael lick the head of Jordan Chandler on a flight in 1993, however when asked if he witnessed this he answered, "No, sir."

Day 29: 1993 Accuser's Mother Admits She Never Witnessed Any Molestation by Michael Jackson

Monday, 11 April 2005

Day 29 brought the mother of a boy who received a settlement from Michael Jackson in 1993 to the stand. After the boy received a reported multimillion-dollar settlement from Mr. Jackson, he did not cooperate in a law enforcement investigation, nor does he intend to now. No charges were ever filed against Mr. Jackson in the matter. She admitted that she never witnessed any molestation or improper acts between Mr. Jackson and her son.