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Quote''This may deny some defense attorneys a Perry Mason moment when they surprise a witness and say, 'Gotcha!' " Conley said. ''But it's not television. It's not movies. It's real life."I'm sure Michael's got a lot of surprises up his sleeve for us all! chloead505, I hope you will stay with us throughout the trial, so we will be able to catch all the humor/satire that MJ has so cleverly woven into the details and plot. Yet it will all appear so serious and to the non-believers a heart breaking fight for justice. It's art and it's all for L.O.V.E! The best is yet to come!
''This may deny some defense attorneys a Perry Mason moment when they surprise a witness and say, 'Gotcha!' " Conley said. ''But it's not television. It's not movies. It's real life."
Judge threatens to sanction attorneys in Michael Jackson caseBy WIRE SERVICESStory Published: Feb 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM PSTStory Updated: Feb 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM PSTSaying he was concerned about the sharing of evidence among attorneys, a Los Angeles judge Monday threatened to penalize lawyers in the criminal case against Dr. Conrad Murray, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with singer Michael Jackson's death.During a pretrial hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor told defense attorneys and prosecutors he was disappointed in persistent complaints from both sides about lawyers failing to share evidence."I want to emphasize I am considering very seriously the imposition of monetary sanctions at this point,'' Pastor told the lawyers.The judge's comments were aimed at both prosecutors and defense attorneys, but he said specifically he was "disappointed'' at what he has been hearing about the lack of defense evidence being shared with prosecutors.Pastor scheduled another hearing for 2 p.m. Wednesday, and he ordered that Murray and his lead attorney, Ed Chernoff, attend.The judge noted that he did not want to punish Murray, but said he was considering penalties ranging from fines of $1,500 per day per lawyer, a possible delay in the scheduled March 24 trial date, inclusion of jury instructions in the case about "tardy discovery'' and — as a last resort — preclusion of some witnesses from testifying."I seriously am considering all sorts of responses to the discovery situation,'' the judge said.During the hearing, Deputy District Attorney Deborah Brazil said defense attorneys turned over 526 pages of discovery last week, but 380 of them involved probate issues, and she was unclear of their relevance to the case. :?: Defense attorney J. Michael Flanagan, however, complained that prosecutors were also failing to share evidence, calling the flow of information a "one-way street.''Pastor demanded that the attorneys make serious improvement in communication before Wednesday."I expect a dramatically increased production of discovery between now and then,'' he said.Both prosecutors in the case have asked that the March 24 trial date be pushed back. Pastor has not ruled on the motion, saying Monday that the District Attorney's Office would need to provide some case law to back up their request.Murray, 58, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's death at age 50, amid a series of rehearsals for an upcoming series of sold-out concerts in London.Murray is accused of administering the powerful anesthetic propofol to the singer to help him sleep, then failing to properly monitor him.Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. on June 25, 2009, after doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center unsuccessfully tried to revive him. Paramedics who responded to the entertainer's rented Holmby Hills estate about two hours earlier said he appeared to have been dead for 20 minutes to an hour.Murray proclaimed himself "an innocent man'' during a Jan. 25 court hearing, two weeks after he was ordered to stand trial following a six-day preliminary hearing.
I most certainly will stay, although my job is obviously quite time-demanding. But I cant wait for more feeds from Absurdistan :-D
LOS ANGELES — A judge has postponed the trial of a doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death until early May.The judge handling the involuntary manslaughter case against Murray indicated Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, he might delay the trial in what would be a defeat for defense lawyers anxious to get on with the proceedings. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor announced the delay Wednesday after meeting in chambers with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and Dr. Conrad Murray.The move came after the judge asked defense attorneys at previous hearings why they hadn't turned over more information on potential witnesses to prosecutors.The trial had been scheduled to begin with jury selection on March 24.Prospective jurors will be given questionnaires on that day, but opening statements are now set to begin on May 9.Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
Michael Jackson's death: Judge postpones start of Conrad Murray's trial for 1 monthMarch 2, 2011 | 3:20 pmA judge Wednesday postponed opening statements in the trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor for a month to give both sides more time to share information with each other.Hundreds of prospective jurors will report as scheduled to a downtown courthouse March 24 to fill out questionnaires regarding Dr. Conrad Murray’s case, but Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said the final selection of panelists will not begin until May 4.“Because of the nature and extent of discovery in this case, counsel wanted a little more time,” Pastor said after a 40-minute closed-door meeting with attorneys.Murray, 57, is accused of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson’s 2009 death. He has pleaded not guilty.-- Harriet Ryan
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Quote from: "PureLove"I hope the trial won't be delayed. And again I hope Michael comes back this year. He told in TII that we have only 4 years to get it right mentioning 2012. So whatever his plan is according to the end of the world, it would be too late if he comes back in 2012 in my opinion. He needs to come back this year. So I'm crossing my fingers for this trial not to be delayed.Don't worry PureLove, because I suspect the trial needs to be delayed a little bit.But just a very little bit. March 24th as a start date is just a tad early if this is to last 6 weeks.
I hope the trial won't be delayed. And again I hope Michael comes back this year. He told in TII that we have only 4 years to get it right mentioning 2012. So whatever his plan is according to the end of the world, it would be too late if he comes back in 2012 in my opinion. He needs to come back this year. So I'm crossing my fingers for this trial not to be delayed.
How do we know the trial will last 6 weeks or 60 days? What if it lasts more than a couple of months, a year? [/b]
[center:2abillb9][/center:2abillb9]M:"Sorry, what?"Audience person:trial is DELAYED!!M:Oh? *fools, think it's all by accident*hahahaha"Totally what this picture would sound like if it had audio.
Quote from: "PureLove" How do we know the trial will last 6 weeks or 60 days? What if it lasts more than a couple of months, a year? [/b]Simple answer PureLove, is that we don't know. I think reports from the court have said it is EXPECTED to last 6 weeks, but since when did things happen as we expected?! If it lasts a couple of months, a year, as you mention in your post, then so be it. We just have to sit patiently, watching and waiting.And while we're doing 'what if's', what if it doesn't happen at all, what if it keeps on getting delayed, because let's face it, if MJ is alive, then prosecution is never going to be 'ready' to go to court!
Quote from: "curls"Quote from: "PureLove" How do we know the trial will last 6 weeks or 60 days? What if it lasts more than a couple of months, a year? [/b]Simple answer PureLove, is that we don't know. I think reports from the court have said it is EXPECTED to last 6 weeks, but since when did things happen as we expected?! If it lasts a couple of months, a year, as you mention in your post, then so be it. We just have to sit patiently, watching and waiting.And while we're doing 'what if's', what if it doesn't happen at all, what if it keeps on getting delayed, because let's face it, if MJ is alive, then prosecution is never going to be 'ready' to go to court!And....WHAT IF, it happens and we NEVER get answers, or don't get the one we want??
