The Official Michael Jackson in Court Thread XIV: The Deliberation

Wow... this is finally coming to an end. Did the prosecution create guilt by a reasonable doubt? Did the defense create reasonable doubt?

We shall soon find out. (Vol.II)

First!!

Second

Bastards!

When is the verdict expected...?

early next week. I think monday. the case will be handled to jury today. so they may even decide today.

and what are the chances of Jacko going to jail...?

(I haven't followed the trial closely)

(I don't live in the US)

50-50

really.... so it can still go either way.... I thought I heard that MJ would probably walk outta there a free man...

MartyMcFly said:

If the jury are bright they'll see it for what it is.
But sometimes a jury ain't bright.

Cloudbuster said:

Can you be more specific?
50 yes or 50 no?

PANDURITO said:

A fair question....

Nob!

the media coverage is surprisingly scarce in the UK.

TheFrog said:

Well, they've pegged him as guilty and now they're looking a bit twat-ish 'cos it appears he might not be.

TheFrog said:

The Metro the free paper you get with trians and buses have covered it everyday since.. they been 50/50 prejudice, although its been putting more of the proscecution words more though...

Eat some food, Mike.

yeah, He´s so skinny. I wanna hug him.

dag said:

don't hug him - poor fella's bones would crack.

Janet looking mmm... different.

Almost sure: A verdict today!!! Jurors have asked for an extension!!!

BlueNote

Wonder what will happen ,there is 8 women on the jury and 4 men ..i think he will be charged with something ,not sure what that will be but the Judge told the jury not to pity him ,thats not good.

I haven't commented here much if at all but I'm glad this thing is winding down. This trial needs to be nipped in the bud. I hope that justice prevails in this. I believe it could go 50/50. If MJ did it , they need to fry him up but if not, then leave the man alone for God's sake.

I hope that all of the Michael Jackson fans here and around the world don't go crazy or do something harmful to themselves or others if the verdict doesn't go in their favor. My heart goes out to y'all. I used to LOVE MJ as a kid and it has to hurt to see all of this go down this way. Keep the faith.

If it's a quick turnaround, MJ goes free. If it's a long turnaround, MJ goes free because it means someone's holding out. But if it takes them more than a couple of days but less than a week I'd be worried if I were MJ.

It won't be the evidence of molestation of the accuser that will sink Michael. It will be the alleged pattern of bad acts in conformity with the alleged molestation that will sink him. If the jurors believe MJ did those other things, then they'll convict him just to get him off the street (it sounds so strange saying that MJ is so dangerous he needs to be off the street, but still).

Problem is, I doubt we'll ever know for sure what happened. I feel for everyone that was hurt by this, be it the accuser or MJ and his family.

But MJ? If you beat the rap, please leave them boys alone. Forever!!!!!

BlueNote

I've gotta be honest, I won't be shocked if they convict him of molestation. Having said that, I won't be shocked if he gets off on those charges BUT I think they'll get him for the alcohol to minors. I really believe that. Conspiracy charges were blown out of the water before the defense got to try the case. We'll just wait and see.

- juror's request granted
- court til 5 pm today
- jury has case now

BlueNote

BlueNote said:

Damn, and I have to leave on a date in 20mins, I guess they won't be back with a verdict by that time. Can anybody send me a message on my mobile when he's aquitted in the next few hours? Damn this is nerve-wrecking