Posted on 12/20/2004 6:13:16 AM PST by gridlock
Jackson Hosts Kids' Party
LOS OLIVOS, California (AP) -- Christmas came early for some 200 children who got to play at Michael Jackson's amusement park and meet Santa Claus.
"I hope you have a wonderful day. Merry Christmas. I love you," the pop singer called out to the children Friday from the driveway of his estate.
Jackson, who faces trial next year on child molestation charges, appeared happy during the few minutes he spoke to the arriving throng.
One of the youngsters shouted, "We love you."
"I love you more," Jackson replied before putting an umbrella over his head and walking back toward his house.
Jackson spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain said the entertainer chose to make an unusual personal appearance as a surprise for the last group of children touring Neverland before the Christmas holidays.
Bain said there was no relationship between the event and Jackson's upcoming trial.
Santa Barbara County authorities have charged Jackson, 46, with molesting a boy, conspiracy and administering an intoxicating agent, alcohol, to his alleged victim.
Investigators have carried out raids on Neverland, and in a recent court filing that seeks to introduce evidence of other purported crimes that went uncharged, prosecutors described the estate as "a veritable paradise" for children.
Friday's visitors, from six organizations and ranging in age from about 3 or 4 years to their teens, were bused to Neverland and then rode a train up from the parking lot. They included children with special needs from Santa Barbara and some affiliated with the First AME Church in Los Angeles, according to a list of groups issued to reporters. Jackson defense attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr. attends the First AME church.
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"I love you more," Jackson replied before putting an umbrella over his head and walking back toward his house.
If that exchange does not make your skin crawl, check your pulse, 'cause you're dead...
sounds like 200 kids have real dumb parents
to me it sounds like 200 kids's parents are looking for a big pay day...
Sneddon needs to prosecute the parents of those 200 kids for child-endangerment.
He is just checking out the new possibility's.
with their kids as bait, no doubt. sickos.
The worlds most blatant pedophile once again has 200 kids over to his house, even while he is being prosecuted for child molestation. What is wrong with this picture?
yes you are right, sick.
Wonder if the parents already have an attorney in mind, you know, just in case anything happens.......
Sure it's not supposed to read:
Los Oblivious, CA (AP)?
Whew!
So much for my speed reading.
I thought it said Michael Jackson spoke to the crowd after he arrived in a thong.
"Cause there's 20 of 'em."
Tell junior to go off and get lost in the bushes about the time you're supposed to pick him up. When you arrive, make a big to-do about "where is my child!!!"
Result: Instant multi-million dollar payday...
Nothing in Jackson's mind...and you NEVER know...nothing like hundreds of "kids" fingerprints on tons of stuff to "pollute a "crime scene"...seems rather calculating to me...orchestrated by "lawyers"...
PULLLLEZZE no visuals!
Sick, sick, sick!! Both Wacko-Jacko and the parents of the children!!
Publicity stunt to anyone who will BELIEVE.
Welcome to the Lotto mentality.
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