quote: JACKSON CASE ROCKED: JURORS LAUGH, MOCK PROSECUTION WITNESSES
Jurors in the Michael Jackson case were overheard during a break in the trial mocking a 24-year old witness who claimed he was molested by Michael Jackson when he was 7 and 9-years old, sources claim.
Specifically, a Juror was overheard by two reporters [one fron UK's SKY TV] saying, "Oh boo-hooo, Michael Jackson tickled me." That statement was followed by laughter from other Jurors.
Reporter Bob Tur claims the comment was also heard by a bailiff.
Court officials are investigating, KFI radio, Los Angeles, reported early Wednesday.
Jurors 8 and 9 have been observed laughing during the latest witness testimony, frequently cupping their mouths and talking during testimony.
Courtwatchers have marveled at the weak case presented, thus far, by Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon and his team. Witness after witness has been easily destroyed on the stand during cross examination by Jackson lawyer Thomas Mesereau.
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From that article, it sounds like he doesn't have anything against him -- it's just juicy gossip.
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What did Drudge say against the King of Pop? He just reported that some jurors were overheard laughing about evidence. I’m sure they’ll get in trouble for it.
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I've been kind of surprised by the prosecution, myself. I can't tell whether they just didn't realize how weak their witnesses were, or what.
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Given the stories he most often links to, Drudge appears to believe that the case is publicity-seeking prosecutorial misconduct in support of money-grubbing fakery.
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I was on a jury once for a guy who had threatened to murder someone. At various points, I had to hold my laughter in. It was totally inappropriate, but I have a terrible habit of busting out laughing in those kinds of situatuions. I wonder if I could use that as a reason not to be picked for a jury?
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