Michael Jackson Verdict Watch (Live Thread-[Update-Not Guilty ALL Counts])

Court TV; MSNBC; Fox ^ | June 3, 2005

[Howlin]

Bayliffs being sworn in, alternatives have been sent home!

This circus is about to be in the hands of the jury!

Bets? Predictions?

[Max Flatow]

Rita Crosby and her contacts.

[najida]

I agree...
Walkin' and guilty...

[tutstar]

I don't know what I would have done without your expert analysis!

[SoVaDPJ]

"How about putting people on the stand who didn't testify the way the DA told the jury they would?"

I think Debbie Rowe might have done in the DA, but there were so many weird things in this trial, who knows what could happen next?

[ARCADIA]

Rumor has it he has sold Neverland. Justice may be just what you pay for; but, given Michael's extreme behavior, it can be very expensive.

I don't see him running on this. I think he will be facing at least one or two felony convictions.

[scott7278]

I don't know what you would have done, either...that's why I had to volunteer my expert opinion.

[ken5050]

Now I am..thanks..back soon..see ya..

[TXBubba]

You never watched his album DVDs? He acts.

Well, no, no I didn't. But I do agree with other posters here. He will kill himself or die soon if he is convicted. I think I heard he was 6'2" and only weighs like 120 pds. He was one skinny guy when this started.

[katieanna]

The fact that the judge allowed testimony of 'prior acts' tells me the judge thinks there is evidence to convict. Remember, judges know the case and all evidence before trial begins. I can't imagine the judge would allow prior acts if he didn't believe guilt of the defendant.

Now, I don't understand how the "prior acts" clause can be constitutional given that the alleged prior acts did not result in any charges. Almost sounds like hearsay. It is part of CA law, but, not permissable in other states.

[Dog]

Whats the verdict?

[pnz1]

"There are no black jurors."

Thanks. That's what I was thinking.

[Howlin]

The jury just started.

[babaloo]

Wouldn't he have to sell Neverland either way? If he goes to jail how would he pay for it?

[SoVaDPJ]

"He was always pulling guns on people, including the Ramones."

I miss the Ramones. Used to see them in Baltimore once or twice a year, I think.

[righttackle44]

"They'll either find him guilty or not guilty, or there may be a hung jury."

There was amazing news analysis, scott7278. Did you ever work for CBS News? Though you are probably a little more intellectual and honest than they would want in an analyst.

[mombonn]

If I were on the jury, and the sisters had stood up and walked, I'd not be very happy.

I can't believe I have been listening to Court TV for the past few days!

[FeliciaCat]

Sometimes law has nothing to do with justice. Crazy isnt it?

[pnz1]

Was it Fox who reported he wanted to open a theme park?

[conservativebabe]

I know the press must be salivating for a verdict, but doubtful it will happen anytime before next week sometime.

[Howlin]

Since you were listening, did you hear them talking about something Jackson said? I missed it, but I thought he may have said something to the jury ........can he do that?

MSNBC had up a graphic on their terror ticker that said something like "Jackson to Jury: Before you judge me, love me."

Am I dreaming?