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Jackson's Law
Defence team leader Thomas Mesereau, 'Mr Incredible', is likely to have received $500 an hour, total defence cost likely to have exceeded $5m, cost of prosecution over $2m BBC Those fascinating Jackson finances 15.06.05 Guardian
Jackson Clear
Michael Jackson found not guilty on all charges, giving alcohol and sexually molesting child, jury found key prosecution witness, accusers mother, less than credible Reuters Jury gives reasons at press conference 14.06.05 BBC, Paedophilia Links
Pop Idol
Jury in Micahel Jackson trail begins second day of deliberations as atmosphere outside reaches 'frenzy', star 'tearing out his hair' 07.06.05 Reuters
Michael Jackson
Final arguments due to start today, prosecutors will paint picture of den of sex and liquor, defence will show accusers as chancers out for money Reuters Jurors will be allowed to convict on charge of giving alcohol to minors 02.06.05 Times
Michael Jackson
Defence's last witness, Chris Tucker, paints accuser and family as obssessed with milking the famous, defence case 'effective' but California law gives prosecution advantage 26.05.05 NY Times
Jay Leno
Comedian called for Jackson does defendent little good, denies being approached for money by accuser, defence expected to rest today 25.05.05 NY Times
Jackson
Ex-wife Debbie Rowe confounds prosecution by insisting she was not bullied or paid or scripted in Jackson defence video, but admits she lied on her opinion of his parenting skills, says she hoped it would help lead to reunion 28.04.05 Reuters
Michael Jackson
Guard at Neverland says orders were given to keep accuser on ranch, fits with accusation of being unlawfully held Defence expected to call Macauly Culkin 21.04.05 Reuters, Daily Mail
Michael Jackson
Judge clears way for prosecution to tell jury about previous abuse charges, Macaulay Culkin likely to be called, but possibly for both defence and prosecution 29.03.05 Guardian, Paedophilia
Michael Jackson
Accuser denies abuse Explains denial Housekeeper Fournier says boys ran wild, saw some intoxicated, deputies show Jackson porn, all of which is legal and readily available in California 17.03.05 NY Times, Associated Press