Warrant issued for Jackson after he misses court session
He finally arrives over an hour late
By Tim Molloy, Associated Press | March 10, 2005
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Michael Jackson arrived late to his child molestation trial Thursday to face a judge who threatened to arrest him and revoke his $3 million bail.
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Jackson, who was said to have been treated at a hospital for a back problem, walked gingerly from his car to the courthouse, failing to beat a one-hour deadline the judge had set before activating an arrest warrant.
Jackson wore a jacket over pajama bottoms and slippers and appeared to be in pain. His movements were hesitant as he took little steps. He turned to acknowledge fans on his way in.
Superior Court Judge Rodney S. Melville had held onto the arrest warrant to give Jackson one hour to reach court from a hospital where his attorney told the court the singer was being treated for a serious back problem. There was no immediate word on what the judge's next move might be.
The flurry of activity began a day that was already expected to be eventful, with Jackson's accuser returning to the stand to testify about the key allegations against the singer.
The jury was not yet in the courtroom when Jackson failed to arrive at the 8:30 a.m. starting time.
Jackson's lawyer, Thomas Mesereau Jr., said, "Mr. Jackson is at Cottage Hospital in Santa Ynez with a serious back problem. He does plan to come in."
The judge, obviously angry, declared, "I'm issuing a warrant for his arrest. I'm forfeiting his bail. I will hold the order for one hour." He made the statement between 8:35 a.m. and 8:37 a.m.
Jackson's car pulled a little more than an hour later.
Hospital spokeswoman Janet O'Neill said Jackson left Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital at 8:45 a.m. O'Neill had no comment on Jackson's condition.
Jackson's own spokeswoman, Raymone K. Bain said outside court that the singer's back "gave out on him" after he woke up and he was rushed to an emergency room, arriving at 5:45. He notified his attorney, Bain and others around 5:15 a.m., she said
Hahahahahahahaah ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Maybe, maybe not. We'll see around 6 or 7PM CST. Depends upon whether he really had back pain.
Personal opinion? What right minded parent lets their kid "sleep" in the bed of a guy over 40? What right minded guy over 40 thinks it's acceptable to let children "sleep" in their bed?
We live in a sick, f*ed up world sometimes.
QuoteHe turned to acknowledge fans on his way in.
This guy still has fans? What are these people smoking. I'd like to go to a MJ Fan Club party just to see what type of person would be his "fan". ::)
MAN DON"T DO THAT!! Scared the heck out of me for a second!!! M. Jackson not Jordan,,Phew!!
Quote MAN DON"T DO THAT!! Scared the heck out of me for a second!!! M. Jackson not Jordan,,Phew!!
Hey MJ! If you think that was scary, wait untill every racer in CCS Midwest shows up at your apartment hungry and thirsty! ;)
QuoteHey MJ! If you think that was scary, wait untill every racer in CCS Midwest shows up at your apartment hungry and thirsty! ;)
Mike, heres one to scare ya even worse.
Picture Chris showing up at your house in drag. :o :o :o
;D
QuotePicture Chris showing up at your house in drag. :o :o :o ;D
Never gonna happen. 240 series rear tire? Slammed? Stretched swingarm? Sidewinder pipe that you could use for a kickstand? Not my style. Rob, you should know me better than that! :D
QuoteNot my style. Rob, you should know me better than that! :D
:D :D :D
QuoteNever gonna happen. 240 series rear tire? Slammed? Stretched swingarm? Sidewinder pipe that you could use for a kickstand? Not my style. Rob, you should know me better than that! :D
Not that kind of drag. ;D
Dont be knockin 240 tires. ;D My next street bike might have an Avon 250 on the back, right side drive, 4 over forks, 110ci Revtech with Baker rightside drive tranny. ;D
Chant with me...
Out with Martha - In with Michael!