Former Neverland Chef Testifies at Michael Jackson Trial

Saturday, April 09, 2005

A former chef of Neverland Valley ranch testified yesterday that he witnessed Michael Jackson inappropriately touch Macauley Culkin in the arcade room. Before he took the stand, former Neverland maid Adrian McManus finished her testimony. Lead Defence attorney Thomas Mesereau continued his cross-examination, and the witness admitted that she and others sought out a media broker to sell their stories to tabloids.

Former Bodyguard and Maid Testify at Michael Jackson Trial

Friday, April 08, 2005

Two of Michael Jackson's former employees at Neverland Valley ranch who had previously lost a lawsuit against him a decade ago testified yesterday that they witnessed him molest young children. Former bodyguard Ralph Chacon and former maid Adrian McManus were two of five former employees who sued Michael for millions of dollars for wrongful termination in a trial that lasted six months and which Michael won - forcing the employees to pay him a total of $1.4 million.

Michael Jackson Attends Funeral of Johnnie Cochran

Thursday, April 07, 2005

As court had a scheduled day off yesterday, Michael Jackson and his attorney Thomas Mesereau took the time to attend the funeral of Johnnie Cochran, who died March 29th of an in-operable brain tumour, he was 67.

Jason Francia Cross-Examined at Michael Jackson Trial

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Lead Defence attorney Tom Mesereau cross-examined Jason Francia yesterday about his claims that he was molested by Michael Jackson fifteen years ago.

Previous Accuser Testifies at Michael Jackson Trial

Tuesday, April 05, 2005

After Judge Rodney Melville ruled last Monday that Prosecutors could admit evidence and testimony of "prior bad acts" on the part of Michael Jackson, an Accuser who reached a financial settlement over a decade ago took the stand yesterday.

Day 25: Jackson Defense Grills Former Accuser Over Statement Inconsistencies and Financial Motivation

Monday, April 4, 2005

Day 25 was marked by the testimony of the son of Michael Jackson's former housekeeper. The now 24-year-old man alleged that he was molested once in 1990. He won an out of court settlement worth a reported two million dollars from Mr. Jackson in 1994 but said he only learned of the deal in 1997. The defense says that the boy's mother had created the charges in order to get money from Mr. Jackson.

"God and the truth are on our side" Michael Jackson Calls Fans at Support Rally

April 3, 2005

Hundreds of fans gathered at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria, California, for the MANY NATIONS... ONE VOICE Michael Jackson Fan Rally in a display of support for Michael Jackson. At Sunday's meeting, Jackson spoke over the phone, saying, "I love you. God and the truth are on our side. We will be victorious."

Second Civil Attorney Takes The Stand at Michael Jackson Trial

Saturday, April 02, 2005

Jurors heard testimony from the Arvizo family's second civil attorney in a matter of days on Friday as Larry Feldman took the stand.

Psychologist Admits Civil Lawsuit Was Going To Be Filed Against Michael Jackson

Thursday, March 31, 2005

The jury saw numerous witnesses in court yesterday as the Accuser's psychologist and first civil attorney took the stand once flight attendant Cynthia Ann Bell finished her testimony from Tuesday.

Comedy Club Owner And Flight Attendant Testify at Michael Jackson Trial

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

The man who claims to have introduced Gavin Arvizo to Michael Jackson (although he admits he never met him) took the stand in court yesterday. Outside of testimony, a ruling concerning psychologist Stan Katz, the man who the Accuser first told of the alleged abuse, was made by Judge Melville. Katz is due to testify soon, however Melville ruled that he cannot testify about the Accuser's credibility or whether or not he feels molestation actually occurred.