Posted on 01/30/2005 10:22:11 AM PST by NativeTexun
Michael Jackson predicts acquittal
11:14 AM CST on Sunday, January 30, 2005
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson on Sunday condemned recent media leaks in his child molestation case as "disgusting and false," predicting on the eve of his trial that he would be acquitted.
"In the last few weeks, a large amount of ugly, malicious information has been released into the media about me," the singer said in a court-approved video statement released on his Web site. "The information is disgusting and false.
Jackson said he helps thousands of children and allowed the accuser into his Neverland Ranch only after the boy's family said he was battling cancer and needed help.
"I never intend to place myself in so vulnerable a position ever again. I love my community and I have great faith in our justice system. Please keep an open mind and let me have my day in court," said Jackson, who wore a blue shirt and looked directly into the camera.
"I deserve a fair trial like every other American citizen. I will be acquitted and vindicated when the truth is told," he added.
Graphic details of grand jury testimony were leaked earlier this month to thesmokinggun.com and ABC News despite the efforts of Superior Court Judge Rodney S. Melville to keep the 1,900 page transcript secret.
The source of the leaks remains the subject of speculation. The prosecution has not commented on the leaks, but Santa Barbara County sheriff's investigators have denied they were responsible.
Melville said Friday he will release the grand jury transcripts and other sealed material once a jury is seated.
Jury selection was set to begin Monday and could last a month as lawyers screen as many as 750 prospective jurors. The trial itself could take five more months.
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Oh sure Mikey, they're all just ignorant aren't they? South Park was right.
Only if OJ Simpson's judge, jury and prosecutors are available.
Its hard to convict a rich white guy.
ROTFLMAO!!
but don't laugh, they well might be. the chances of convicting MJ are small, americans love celebrities.
infamous picture pingerootus!
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There are some interesting documents at Smoking Gun (if you have the stomch for them). He and his cheerleaders are what is disgusting. I think he's toast (thank G-d).
It would NOT surprise me at all!!!
Anyone see 48 Hours last night? Jackson's father says "it's racism."
Jackson's mother says she "knows her son" and he couldn't be doing these kinds of things.
Lots of mothers THINK they know their sons ... and sons hide their very worst deeds from mama.
I think he's very guilty. I hope we don't see another OJ race card and a prejudiced jury i.e. celebrity, racism.
He's gonna Beat It, just Beat It!
>> Beat It, just Beat It!
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HA! Good pun.
But I hope he doesn't beat the rap.
Jacko is a Wacko!!!
"please keep an open mind and let me have my day in court..."
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!
MSNBC just ran the clip of Jackson's "statement" from his website.
He looks really, really creepy. Maybe more face modifications? ; >
Which is why the prosecutor is trying the case in the arena of pubic opinion. Sneden is going to botch the case with all these press leaks and publicity seeking.
At the very least there will be a MOTION to argue tampering with the jury pool.
He has to present a positive stance.
Never underestimate 'star power' especially in CA.
I can understand old Wacko Jacko living in a fantasy world of denial, but how do rational people still rally around him with straight faces? Oh, excuse me, I think I just answered my own question.
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