Jackson bail for Multiple Child Molestation set at $3,000,000!!! (Live Thread)

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Police who searched Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch amid allegations of child molestation were armed with an arrest warrant for the pop icon, NBC television said.

The network cited "many sources" as having seen the arrest warrant for Jackson when authorities swooped down on his ranch near Santa Barbara, California, on Tuesday.

The search, apparently for evidence related to child abuse allegations, continued overnight into Wednesday, NBC said.

Police said they would announce details of the search at 11:00 am (1900 GMT) Wednesday.

Jackson family lawyer Brian Oxfam confirmed reports that the raid was sparked by new child abuse allegations against the 45-year-old father of three.

"The search warrant that was served at Neverland ranch early yesterday morning indicated that there was a 12-year-old boy who was a complaining witness concerning sexual molestation accusations," Oxfam told NBC.

"We don't know the identity of the child, we don't know the specifics of the accusations, and to all intents and purposes, we simply are investigating this and we do not know what it is all about at this point," he added.

The highly publicized swoop -- which took place while Jackson was in Las Vegas, Nevada -- reignited suspicions that have been swirling around Jackson since he was accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy 10 years ago.

Between 60 and 70 investigators armed with a search warrant flooded the sprawling estate near Santa Barbara at 8:30 am (1630 GMT) Tuesday, Senior Sheriff's Deputy Tim Gracey told AFP.

The raid coincided with Jackson's release of "Number One," his first album since "Invincible" flopped last year.

[nicmarlo]

I assume the DA has already made in known to the Judge that's what they are demanding bail be set at, perhaps prior to the arrest warrant issuing.

[hattend]

On Rush, now

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

The DA wants to make it clear that this is NOT about money and the California was specifically changed in 1993 due to the first case against Jackson.

No charges were brought in 1993 and no warrant was issued.

This guy is PISSED!

[nicmarlo]

I wonder if he will commit suicide rather than surrender...

That's VERY possible.

[nicmarlo]

This guy is PISSED!

Yes, he is.

[TheSpottedOwl]

How can a bail amount be set without any sort of appearance before a magistrate?

That's a good question. There hasn't been an araignment yet. I think I spelled that wrong.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Sounds like they want this case to be iron-clad. They are going to be up against some big lawyers.

Last time Jackson used Pellicano, Cochrane and Wietzman. The 3 slimiest hombres this side of the Rio Grande.

[hattend]

Whew, they're going after him for child molestation, not oral copulation. </ rolling eyes>

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

There is no civil case filed and no anticipation of a civil case.

They have full cooperation of the victim.

[nicmarlo]

I'm thinking FLIGHT RISK was already presented to the judge....

[AppyPappy]

$10 says Jackson is at the plastic surgeon having some detail work done to his bidness.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

They were going to exacute the warrant several weeks ago and the date that it was served was not in conjunction with the release of Jackson's new CD.

[1Old Pro]

The DA should be a bit more serious and stop with the poor atempts at jokes....regarding timing and sales tax etc.

[Charles Martel]

I assume the DA has already made in known to the Judge that's what they are demanding bail be set at, perhaps prior to the arrest warrant issuing.

I suppose that's possible, but it seems bass-ackwards to announce the bail amount before the suspect is in custody.

Interesting amount, too - low enough to permit him to avoid jail pending trial, or high enough that they know he lacks the liquidity to pay it?

I guess speculation on that is pointless; if he can't pay, his weird friends will.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Child Protective Services were involved with a child in another incident with Jackson in Los Angeles County.

[hattend]

Last time Jackson used Pellicano, Cochrane and Wietzman. The 3 slimiest hombres this side of the Rio Grande.

Chicago news (WLS) says he has retained Mark Galegos...the 4th slimy hombre.

[mwl1]

if anyone wants to read a scathing analysis of this predator and his media handmaidens, the cover letter at lucianne.com is really something.

[mhking]

Paging all Santa Barbara area Ford Dealers: Have any white Broncos (or Explorers) been sold lately?

[1Old Pro]

NO civil charges. These people are totally willing ans it sounds like they want him prosecuted and don't want any money.

[mwl1]

Too bad he didn't retain Mickey Sherman... a consistent loser.