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.

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."