Court TV-Fox News Alert..Search Warrant executed at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

Didn't he settle for $20 million with the family of the boy he was accused of molesting? True, this should not be read as an admission of guilt, and he certainly could afford the money. But one can't help but wonder if a truly innocent person would settle out of court on a charge like that.

[MattAMiller]

Wow. If there turns out to be something to it I'll actually be a little surprised. I'm in the minority but I always figured Jackson was innocent of sexual abuse but was vulberable to extortion because he didn't understand the normal bounderies that are established between adults and children.

[jimbo123]

Cops Raid Jacko's Ranch

Search Warrant Executed At Pop Star's Neverland Ranch In California

Nov 18, 2003 10:11 am US/Pacific

LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (CBS) Investigators armed with a search warrant swarmed Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch on Tuesday, a sheriff's official said. The purpose of the search was not disclosed, however sources tell New York's WCBS 880 that the raid was in connection with a 12-year-old boy. Additonal details are not available.

Authorities executed the warrant at the singer's sprawling home in the Santa Ynez Valley outside of Santa Barbara, said a sheriff's spokesman, who declined to give his name. The Santa Barbara County district attorney's office was also involved in the action, he added.

The singer who had international hits with the albums “Thriller” (1982), “Bad” (1987) and “Dangerous” (1991), saw his career begin to collapse in 1993 amid allegations he molested a boy. Jackson has maintained his innocence, and charges were never filed. He reportedly paid a multimillion-dollar settlement.

Jackson is also connected to Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano, who has begun serving federal prison time for possessing illegal explosives, and is being investigated about whether he secretly taped conversations of celebrities and their lawyers.

Pellicano, 59, reportedly worked for Jackson while the singer was under investigation for child molestation in the early 1990s.

Jackson's spokesman, Stuart Backerman, did not answer his cell phone and did not immediately return messages early Tuesday.

The search came on the same day Epic Records released “Number Ones,” a greatest hits collection featuring Jackson's new single, “One More Chance.” On Nov. 26, CBS is scheduled to air a Jackson special consisting mainly of old concert footage.

[fortunecookie]

I agree, it's not normal. I think he has the mentality of a child...However, that does not translate to sexual abuse.

I, too, agree that it's not normal. But I think the childlike mentality, arrested development, and strange, neurotic behaviors (air masks to keep from getting reporters germs) coupled (eww, no pun intended) with his adult, fully mature physical body and desires and the internal conflict therein are EXACTLY the recipe for someone so seemingly childlike and yet so predatorial of children. Many pedophiles have similar issues. Thankfully (sarcasm) the various gay movements are working overtime to erase the stigma of child molestation. Maybe MJ can be their poster 'child'...

[diamondjoe]

Between this, Scott Peterson, and Kobe, FOXNews is finally going to be able to stop covering all that pesky news...you know, terrorism, economy, health care, elections, etc.

[Petronski]

Whoa, I didn't say he wasn't responsible. I'm saying he might not have become a pedophilic creep if he'd had better friends and better advisors.

[spectre]

Jackson never grew up? He surrounds himself with all the toys to draw little boys to his ranch.

He wants the public to believe his is MOST comfortable around children cuz he trusts them..he even let them sleep in his bed. They are HIS friends..so trusting, so loving.

Perfect environment for a pedophile.

sw

[jimbo123]

[Sender]

I want the roller coaster!

[Ophiucus]

Would you leave your preteen alone with him for even a second? I be scared to leave ME alone with him for a second.....

[dwd1]

I remember the other case and I thought MJ acted very guilty.... What I am still trying to understand is "Why were no criminal charges filed?" Did the parents settle and refuse to cooperate with the police? If any of what is alleged is true, he needs to be in jail or the mental ward... But where is the proof that he is a child molester... And this person who witnessed these horrible acts should come forward and testify... I would think that any confidentiality agreement would be irrelevant when weighed against the safety of children....

[OldFriend]

Are you expressing sympathy for Jackson?

You never saw the press so happy to take someone down?

Do you ever watch the alphabets, CNN, MSNBC?

Do you ever listen to liberal radio?

Jackson has had a free ride for far too long.

And the irony of CBS planning on a Michael Jackson special in place of the hit piece on the Reagans.

I see karma making it's appearance.

[Ophiucus]

Would you leave your preteen alone with him for even a second? I be scared to leave ME alone with him for a second.....

[diamondjoe]

Keep in mind that the reason he was able to settle was that it was a his-word-against-the-kid's, and the kid's family wanted to settle, and thus refused to testify. In other words, the D.A. wanted to prosecute, but had NO case. I doubt the prosecutors would make that mistake a second time.

[cyncooper]

I see what you're saying. There is something very sad about it. I just recently saw a clip of him as a boy.

[discostu]

Actually it does translate to sexual abuse. The way he talks about boys is straight off the NAMBLA webpage, and also straight off the FBI webpage on how to identify potential abusers.

[wtc911]

Did you have to be convinced by some strong personality how far was too far? I expect not. I expect that you figured it out for yourself as most of us do. Save your pity for the 12 year old boy.

[buffyt]

From this thread on Jacko...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/914399/posts

[presidio9]

there's gonna be a big tag sale soon..llamas

[Dr.Deth]

who has Paris NOT been with, that's more of a news scoop!

Me for one, but I have a ticket. The line may be long but it moves quick.