[b]A Jackson attorney hospitalized with pneumonia[/b] SANTA MARIA, Calif. One of Michael Jackson’s attorneys has been hospitalized with pneumonia and
Day: March 23, 2005
Key Prosecution Witness In Jail for Armed Robbery – Chris Carter
March 23, 2005 — One of the prosecution’s most important witnesses in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial has been jailed
Jackson Attorneys Minimize Adult Material
[b]Jackson Attorneys Minimize Adult Material[/b] By TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press Writer SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Michael Jackson (news)’s attorneys asked
Palanker Caught on Tape Bad-mouthing Accusing Family MiniBullet #16
Palanker Caught on Tape Bad-mouthing Accusing Family MiniBullet #16 MARCH 23 2005 What a difference cross-examination makes. In court, Louise Palanker quickly became backtracker of the day, as she was the only witness giving testimony. As reported in yesterdays (March 22) updates page, it was a tale of two testimonies. Palankers mouth in statements to police and testimony on the stand was the worst enemy to her credibility. Palanker, under direct questioning by the prosecution, talked about the accusing family in what some called glowing terms. She admitted she was still in contact with the accusing family and considered them friends. Palanker testified under prosecution questioning that it was the accusers father always asking for money. This has quickly become the excuse as to the felonious behavior by the accusing family: blame the biological father. She talked about an alleged disturbing phone call she received from the accusers mother, Janet Arvizo, in which the mother allegedly sounded like she was in distress. She also reportedly told Palanker these people are evil. Palanker testified she thought the family was being held against their will based on that phone call. Palanker, however, didnt call the police. She called an attorney. What is it with these people? Do they all have lawyers on speed dial? But I digress. Palanker didnt explain why the mother would call her instead of calling the police. And look at the logic here. If shes being held hostage: (1) How in the world did she get access to a phone? and (2) She gets access to a phone and calls .Palanker, an alleged comedian instead of calling the police?? This is beyond ridiculous. Reportedly, the mother never identified from where she was calling nor did she explain to Palanker whom she was calling evil. Whats worse is that Palanker made some incredibly damaging taped statements previously to police that the defense brought out under cross-examination. It was during one of these interviews with police that she said there were occasions when the accuser, his brother and sister seemed coached to lie, according to a report by Savannah Guthrie (Court TV). Palanker also told police the family would latch onto anyone with money or celebrity who could help the family, according to a report from Jennifer London (MSNBC).
March 23 2005 Trial Update #2
[b]Jackson Attorneys Minimize Adult Material[/b] By TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press Writer SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Michael Jackson (news)’s attorneys asked