Judge in Michael Jackson Case Retires

The judge who presided over the child abuse trial involving pop star Michael Jackson in Santa Maria is stepping down.

Judge Rodney Melville has kept a low profile since the case. He says he has turned down all offers to write a book or appear on TV talk shows.
Melville has been on the bench since he was appointed in 1987. (see VIDEO )

MJ Related VMA 2007 Stuff

{xtypo_info}Blogger from Rollingstone.com who is live-blogging the VMAs{/xtypo_info}

9:52 PM: Holy shit, they’re playing the first thirty seconds of “Billie Jean,” it’s like somebody lifted the shades for a moment. And Michael Jackson isn’t even here. Looks like some “surprise Michael Jackson appearance” check didn’t cash out. Or maybe Chris Brown gave his DJ the gang sign for “I’m dying out here, put on some music.”

 Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/09/09/2007-vma-live-blog/