IMO, Jackson was hoping to "call in sick" in hopes that the judge would excuse him for a medical reason, and Jackson's plan backfired. Bet he was shocked to learn the judge wasn't buying it. Wonder if Jackson's mommy offered to send a note with him?
Exactly. Everyone just bows down to his demands and I'm sure he thought the judge would, too.
Well, he has done this in the past. He played sick in past trials.