Jackson Molestation Case Goes to Jury - (I wonder what the Vegas odds are on conviction?)

SFGATE.COM ^ | JUNE 3, 2005 | LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondant

[latina4dubya]

i think he'll be acquitted... or hung jury... (but what do i know? i thought OJ would be convicted or hung jury...)

[bonfire]

I heard that too. So he's not potty trained yet. Guess they don't make Pull-Ups in his size.

[CHARLITE]

"As long as we're taking bets, what are the odds that he's still in the Country come next Monday?"

Funny. I love that one. Wish I'd thought of it myself, SmithL! Good reply........and it's not so funny. We could soon see another O.J. chase, but this time it'll be a few F-16s chasing a white Lear private jet, heading to either Mexico or Canada.

........or Tahiti, to hide out on the late Maron Brando's private island.

Thanks for the great comment!

Char :)

[Junior_G]

The prosecutor picked the wrong family to bring a case against MJ. Jackson will walk.

[pepsionice]

If he is still alive by Monday morning, I will be surprised. I think he will commit suicide...guessing that it will be a guilty verdict. That will be the final chapter of this story.

[CHARLITE]

"I'm really counting on this Jury to convict him and those surrounding him to tell him he will walk."

Agreed. I think this is Doomsday for Mikie. He has been carrying on this behavior - "fun and games with Peter Pan at Neverland" - for at least 20 years. The 2 certified victims, and mother of a 3rd (Jordie Chandler's mom) who testified at the trial simply have to be the tip of Jackson's iceberg.

It's time that he face the music - a new version of "THRILLER."

One problem: How is he going to keep his nose on for 20 years in the slammer. He needs a personal cosmetologist to attach his nose and arrange the wig (or hair piece) every day. In the trial he had in 1995 or '96, his nose actually fell off while he was on the witness stand. I don't think they have personal nose maintenance service in the big house.

Char

[Blue Champagne]

No matter what the outcome, our California television news stations will open every broadcast with a story about him, or a story about someone related to the case, for at least month following the verdict (and I'm sure they'll be able to get several hours of special 'exclusive analysis' programs out of it, as well).

This is why I no longer watch local news.

[Bobalu]

If he flees it will be when they give the 1 hour alert that a verdict has been reached.

If he gets wind of the verdict ahead of time (by whatever means) and it's for aquital he will simply show up at the court.

If he does not know the verdict he may move to a safe country and be admitted to some sort of 'Hospital' and wait there for jurors to leak the verdict...they can't keep em quiet forever.
He may have to remain away from the states in this case as he will be in contempt of court... but quite a few countries will not extradite someone for that.

If he does not get a heads-up on the verdict the only sure way he can remain out of jail is to flee.

Of course (as someone else said) there is the possibility he will fake a suicide attempt over the weekend in an effort to influence the jury.

[gg188]

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0601051jackson1.html?link=rssfeed

[JLS]

I doubt he commits suicide. He might flee. But he might also do some time if convicted.

The reason the Nation of Islam was brought in by his family reportedly is their fear he would have to do some time. The Nation of Islam is a protection racket.

Is CA real time sentencing or the old style one-third? If he gets says 5 and has to do 20 month, he could survive.

But like someone above, my gut says he walks and I too thought OJ would not. So I guess what do I know either.

[blackbart.223]

Bottom line: Any "Man" that has slumber partys with young boys is suspect at the very least. Where there is smoke there is fire.

[Husker24]

The only thing I think they might convict him on is the providing alcohol to a minor charge, in which he would just be fined and get probation.

[Recall]

I saw the Eminem video parody where Jackson was crawling on the floor looking for his nose..I thought it was just a joke.

How do you take your nose off? What is under it?

I agree with you, he's a middle age, child molesting, sick freak who should be treated no different than anyone else. I thought OJ would walk but I think Michael will go to prison.

Molesting children has a greater impact than killing your spouse.

They already have built in an appeal by not seating blacks on the Jury.

Monday can't come soon enough!

[Cincinna]

Latest Vegas odds:
Were 8:5
Now 2:1

[Dick Vomer]

I think he's not guilty after hearing about the background of the acusers. It's just to much to believe the kidnapping, the way the mom put her kid into a "situation" that just lends itself to abuse after she supposedly knew about other situations....

would I let my kid sleep at Jackson's house........ HELL NO!.... but I would let any of my kids "sleep over" at anybody's house that I didn't know... I don't even let them sleep over at some of the folks I do know .

[leprechaun9]

I expect a similar outcome to what Mike Espy got. One of his immediate group who stood on the steps of the court house, at his left side, held a sign that said it all:
WHITE LAWS, BLACK JUSTICE! Not Guilty!

[SkyPilot]

My prediction:

[SkyPilot]

I wish I had a close up shot of his hairline. I believe it is called a "front lace." It really shows how bad his wig is.

Look at that nose.

[Cool Multiservice Soldier]

Please put a "Barf-Alert" on pics like this.

[Farmer Dean]

Were you able to drive ok while taking Xaxax?My dentist gave me some before a root canal and I needed help finding my way out of his waiting room.