Rumors of Juror Misconduct, Jackson Trial – ABC

[b]Rumors of Juror Misconduct, Jackson Trial[/b] last updated: 4/6/2005 SANTA MARIA — Rumors were swirling about possible juror misconduct today, in the Michael Jackson trial. But a spokesperson for the court says those rumors are unfounded. Reports circulated that several members of the media overheard jurors talking about the case outside of court. The jurors were supposedly joking about a witness who testified this week, about allegedly being tickled by Michael Jackson. A court spokesperson called them unsubstantiated rumors. He says Judge Rodney Melville is aware of the reports and says there is no investigation. The Jackson trial was in recess today. Court resumes tomorrow. Source: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/news/040605_nw_jackson.html