Jackson Prosecution Hope To Rest Case Next Week

Accuser's Mother finishes testimony

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Janet Arvizo stepped down from the stand yesterday after what was her fifth day of testimony. Santa Barbara District Attorney Tom Sneddon also announced to Judge Rodney Melville that the Prosecution planned to rest their case as early as next week. "The good news is I think we're about to get to the endpoint," he said without the jury present according to the Santa Maria Times. Sneddon did state they may have a problem with witness availability on Friday and the Judge said he would grant a three-day weekend with no court on Friday if motions were completed.

Day 35: Jackson Accuser's Mother Says Prosecution 'Refreshed' Her Memory

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

On Day 35 Michael Jackson’s defense attorney, Tuesday, challenged the authenticity of photographs that appeared to show the mother of the his accuser with severe bruises from an alleged beating by store security guards that led to her family receiving more than $150,000 in a lawsuit settlement.

Jackson Accuser's Mother: I Never Contacted Authorities

Testifies about fear of being taken away on hot air balloon

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

The Accuser's Mother Janet Arvizo faced her fourth day of testimony yesterday, her second of cross-examination by lead Defence attorney Tom Mesereau.

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.