Michael Jackson: The Verdict

[CrimsonTide4]

Details of Nine Counts Against Jackson
(AP, 12/18/2003 6:15:00PM)

By The Associated Press

A breakdown of the nine counts against pop singer Michael Jackson :

Seven counts alleging: "On or between Feb. 7, 2003, and March 10, 2003, in the county of Santa Barbara, the crime of lewd act upon a child, in violation of penal code section 288(a), a felony, was committed by Michael Joe Jackson, who did willfully, unlawfully and lewdly commit a lewd and lascivious act upon and with the body and certain parts and members thereof of John Doe , a child under the age of 14 years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to and gratifying the lust, passions and sexual desires of the said defendant and the said child."

Two counts alleging: "On or between Feb. 7, 2003, and March 10, 2003, in the county of Santa Barbara, the crime of administering intoxicating agent, in violation of the penal code section 222, a felony, was committed by Michael Joe Jackson, who did unlawfully administer to John Doe an intoxicating agent with intent thereby to enable and assist himself to commit a felony, to wit, child molestation, in violation of penal code section 288(a)."

[WenD08]

apparently he won't be saying that or sportin' the bowtie (CT4 and Soror Vita, you guys are funny). i think that rumor has been discounted. kinda like the "Darryl Bell is dead" one

[CrimsonTide4]

Michael Jackson's Bentley to Be Auctioned
1 hour, 12 minutes ago

By LYNN DUCEY, Associated Press Writer

PHOENIX - A classic Bentley, owned by Michael Jackson (news) and featured in a music video, will be sold at the Barrett-Jackson classic car auction this weekend unless company executives hear from the pop singer himself.



Craig Jackson, president of Barrett-Jackson, said that his firm entered into a contract to sell the vehicle in October — prior to the child molestation charges leveled against the singer — but are unsure as to whether the pop icon still wants to sell it.


"We just want to do what he wants us to do and we don't know what that is," Jackson said.


Jackson, who is not related to the singer, told the Associated Press that company leaders have had "numerous discussions about the status of the car with several representatives of Michael Jackson's management team."


"These discussions have resulted in mixed directions about the car's status for the auction," Jackson said.


However, because the original documents were signed by the singer, Jackson said his company needs to hear from the singer by noon on Saturday if he no longer wants to sell it.


"Despite our repeated attempts to gain clarification, we have not had any verifiable direction," Jackson said.


The four-day Barrett-Jackson event is expected to draw about 400,000 people to Scottsdale where classic and antique vehicles are sold for prices that have often reached more than $100,000.


Jackson's car, a 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Turbo, was featured in the "What More Can I Give" video produced by Jackson.


The metallic blue car is signed by Michael Jackson and several other celebrities and has been customized, Jackson said.


Jackson said the vehicle itself is valued at $150,000 but with its customization and its celebrity status, will likely sell for much more.


"It could bring a half a million dollars," Jackson said.


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On the Net:


Barrett-Jackson: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/event...eneralinfo.asp

[CrimsonTide4]

Jackson Pulled Over While Wearing Mask
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GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. - Michael Jackson (news) was pulled over by police and asked to identify himself after shopping at a Wal-Mart while wearing a ski mask.

An employee called police Tuesday, police Lt. Bill Kimminau said. The employee gave a description of the vehicle and Jackson was stopped a short time later.


Authorities asked Jackson to identify himself, which he did by removing his mask.


"There were no problems, and that was it," Kimminau said.


Jackson spokeswoman Raymone Bain said the incident was a trifle.


"The police car pulled to the side and just asked that he show his face, and he did, and that was it," Bain said. "There was no altercation or any kind of encounter."


The singer is known to wear disguises when in public.


Jackson is staying at a 56-acre ranch in Old Snowmass while vacationing with his children. He has been keeping a relatively low profile, but has been spotted at several shops in nearby Aspen.


He is facing child molestation charges in California.


His visit was announced in a press release Bain issued Feb. 20 to address rumors the 45-year-old singer had checked himself into a drug rehabilitation facility.


"Michael's children indicated to him a few days ago that they'd like to see and play in the snow," Bain said. "Mr. Jackson was enjoying his getaway until ... someone deliberately and viciously began reaching out to media organizations with this claim."


Bain also released a statement from Jackson that said: "I am appalled. Let me state for the record that I have not checked myself into any rehabilitation center in Aspen, Colorado; I am here for a few days with my children. I am outraged by these constant rumors."

[brickhouse492]

MJ is soooo fake. I don't think he is sick of rumors at all. If he were, he would not have gotten on top of that car (and all that) before he went in to the court room LATE!!!

[Conskeeted7]

What's up with MJ wearing a ski mask in Walmart?

[AKA2D '91]

Michael Jackson was indicted on Wednesday by a California grand jury investigating child molestation accusations against the pop star, major U.S. television networks reported, citing unnamed sources

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...ime_jackson_dc

[CrimsonTide4]

Now reportedly he has fired most if not all of his legal team.

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Now reportedly he has fired most if not all of his legal team.

I heard they quit; citing ongoing interference from Mike's family 'nem.

[delph998]

Originally posted by TonyB06
I heard they quit; citing ongoing interference from Mike's family 'nem.

I heard on the news this morning that he fired them, Tony. Don't know which one is true...it doesn't really matter to me.

[CrimsonTide4]

I heard it when my alarm clock went off and i was trying to hit the snooze button.

[AKA2D '91]

Jackson Axes His Attorneys




http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...celeb_eo/13964

[Honeykiss1974]

Jackson pleads not guilty...
http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/04/30/ja...ing/index.html

*slight hijack*
Ok, I know he is a sic perv and that in this pic, he looks like The Joker from a Batman movie, but his hair is beautiful.



*end hijack*

[AKA2D '91]

Wassup with the glasses? Who knew?

[Ideal08]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Wassup with the glasses? Who knew?

I was thinking the same thing. I have to say, that's the best picture I've seen of him in months. He actually looks like he's doing OK. But I do NOT like him in a suit. I just don't.

I'll be glad when this is all over.