First of all, the DNA sample from Jackson was the principal item investigators were after Friday, and was the basis for the search warrant obtained from the judge. They did not conduct another wide-spread search of the premises, and they did not remove any additional evidence from the estate. (see Fox Report: Geraldo Rpt. about 2nd raid Dec 4 2004)

RIVERA’S SOURCE(S): “Once Mesereau found out what they were looking for, all he can say was why all the hoopla? Why didn’t they just ask for the sample out front? We would have complied immediately. Not one time in this entire process have they asked Michael for his DNA.” (see Fox Report: Geraldo Exclusive about 2nd "raid" Dec 5 2004)

RIVERA’S SOURCE(S): “…As soon as he spoke to them Friday and found out what they were after it was Tom Mesereau who called them and suggested they come back and meet Michael the next day Saturday, and take their sample.” (see Fox Report: Geraldo Exclusive about 2nd "raid" Dec 5 2004)

It is very strange. I’ve never heard of a case quite after a year of charges being filed, to first go back and ask for DNA in a sex case. Every sex case today is clearly, you know, always involves DNA. What is going on here? Is there some new evidence to give the prosecutor the best outlook on this? Or is it something that maybe they think is gonna be suppressed that’s gonna hurt them from the search warrant hearings? It’s very very strange. It smacks me that there’s something going on that’s really bad in the prosecution camp. (see Rivera: Exclusive Rivera Info + Gerald Lefcourt + Linda Deutsch Dec 5 2004)

GOLDMAN: Gerry's absolutely right as he said before the break. Very unusual. Very unusual for anything to happen this late in the case where you go in and engage in a search. There are only three--and the panel has already said it--three basic possible explanations for why you get DNA evidence at this late stage. One would be a somewhat ethically questionable one: trying to get the publicity. Second of all, they just forgot to get it before, which would be an example of incompetency. Or third, new evidence has come up. ...I don't know which they are, but it's very surprising, regardless of which it is, that they would do this two days before discovery finished. (see Rivera: Exclusive Rivera Info + Gerald Lefcourt + Linda Deutsch Dec 5 2004)

…Now it’s possible that they may be thinking about adding new charges, even new victims. That would justify an additional search, because all the documents are under seal and the participants are under a gag order, we can’t know for sure. But the indications seem to be, particularly from the judge, that maybe it’s a weak case. (see DNA Sample + Jeff Toobin (Dec 6 2004))

"CJ" talked to Santa Barbara florist Maurice Sourmany, who says he was in the Junior Chamber of Commerce with District Attorney Tom Sneddon. "I don’t want to judge Tom Sneddon because he’s a personal friend of mine," Sourmany told us. "But by the same token, people are starting to talk." Sourmany said he wonders why his old buddy waited until such a late date to put a cotton swab in Michael Jackson’s mouth to get a DNA sample from the superstar. "Why now? Why so late in the game?" Sourmany asked. "These are things I thought he should have done a long time ago." …the raid may have been a last-ditch effort by authorities to get whatever evidence they could because, "CJ's" been told, so far there is no "smoking DNA gun" against Michael Jackson. (see Jackson Prosecution Split? - CJ)

LEFCOURT: You know, what if it is a new series of pieces of evidence that they wanna check out, this could really blow up in their face big time. RIVERA: I agree. LEFCOURT: Because what happens if the DNA they obtained from Michael Jackson does not match whatever new sample of DNA that they found somewhere or got form someone? (see Rivera: Exclusive Rivera Info + Gerald Lefcourt + Linda Deutsch Dec 5 2004)

…Such requests for DNA are typical in these criminal cases, but what—they’re usually sought out through a court motion rather than a search warrant. (see MSNBC A: Dawn Hobbs Talks about 2nd Neverland raid Dec 4 2004)

…And you must also remember that portions of Mr. Jackson’s mattress were cut out by authorities last November during the original raid for DNA testimony. However, those tests recently came back and they did not provide a link to the accuser’s DNA. (see MSNBC A: Dawn Hobbs Talks about 2nd Neverland raid Dec 4 2004)

Jackson's defense has challenged this testimony from his accuser's younger brother, saying that no molestation occurred. The defense says the boy's claims are untrue because his view from the stairs would have been blocked by boxes in Jackson's bedroom. (see Neverland Search Focused on DNA, Jackson Bedroom (Dec 6 2004) - ABC News)

The psychiatrist noted that he thought the interviews with the boy and his brother were rehearsed. He also noted "doubtful aspects" of the testimony by the family, including that it was "impossible" for all family members to have "identical stories years later." The police, the doctor stated, saw no injuries and heard no complaints of sexual abuse. Those charges were added to the complaint two years later. (see Jackson defense loses bid to conduct mental testing of accuser, family)

Quoting the mother, Dr. Hochman said that after the J.C. Penney incident, she "saw a gynecologist due to irregularities in her menstruating and she was this way because her body was traumatized and 'every hormone in her body was being released.' " There is no evidence confirming (the mother's) testimony she had to get her hormones straightened out due to the mall episode." The family complained to the psychiatrist of headaches and nightmares after the incident. The children were also fearful "the bad people from J.C. Penneys" would come to their house and hurt them, Dr. Hochman said in the report. (see Jackson defense loses bid to conduct mental testing of accuser, family)

In October 2000, the boy's Laugh Factory friends learned he was diagnosed with cancer and held three fund-raisers to help with medical costs. Mr. Masada declined to say how much money was raised. Mr. Coleman didn't know. "None of us were in control of where the money ended up," he said. Mr. Masada would offer no information except to emphasize that the money was given directly to the hospital. A spokeswoman for Kaiser-Permanente said she could not comment because of privacy rules. Mr. Coleman and other Laugh Factory performers visited the boy in the hospital. In fact, the boy met Mr. Jackson through his Laugh Factory connections. Mr. Jackson held a blood drive for him at his Neverland Valley Ranch. And Mr. Coleman announced the fund-raisers at the club during his TV weather forecasts. (see Jackson lawyers prepare to attack accuser's mom)

"It's entirely possible the money was used for something else. If that's the case, I'd be very mad -- especially after my station allowed me to promote it. It's a very sad and odd case. It's all very bad. Either way, I'm sad for the children." (see Jackson lawyers prepare to attack accuser's mom)

Mr. Coleman mentioned the mother did try to take advantage of him by dropping his name during the dispute with J.C. Penney employees. "She said, 'If you're not careful, I'm going to get my friend Fritz Coleman to come down with his camera crew,' " Mr. Coleman said. His name also appears in a Los Angeles police report from October 2001. The mother, who called authorities to report her husband had abused her, told officers that: "Kobe Bryant, Fritz Coleman, Michael Jackson and other celebrities are helping her," the document states. (see Jackson lawyers prepare to attack accuser's mom)

During the interview, mother told the officers that Kobe Bryant, Fritz Coleman, Michael Jackson, and other celebrities are helping her. The officers asked mother if she’s ever had psychiatric treatment and she said yes, in the past but not currently. (see State of California Health and Welfare Agency Report| or from the dl section)

A source close to the Los Angeles comedy club told us he thinks the money went to the accuser's father, but the dad's attorney scoffed at that claim, saying he's never heard of any money from any fundraiser going to his client. (see Jackson Prosecution Split? - CJ)

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