CNN's Camera Request In The Jacksons V AEG Live Trial Has Been Denied.

by **MJ Mod** Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:06 pm

Unfortunately, CNN's Alan Duke has just announced on his twitter that the judge in the Jacksons v. AEG live civil case has ruled that CNN is not allowed to have a camera in the courtroom. See tweet below:

Alan Duke ‏@AlanDukeCNN 11m
Just in: Judge denies CNN request for camera in Jackson v. AEG Live trial.

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An Alan Duke article on this subject has been posted below.

by midangerous Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:09 pm

by WeAreTheWorld. Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:38 pm

I found an article written by Alan Duke on this subject

Judge: No cameras in Michael Jackson death trial
By: Alan Duke
April 5, 2013

Los Angeles (CNN) -- The wrongful death trial of concert promoter AEG Live filed by Michael Jackson's mother and three children will not be televised, a judge decided Friday.

CNN had requested its camera be allowed in the courtroom during the trial, but Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos issued a ruling Friday denying the request.

California law leaves the decision to the trial judge's discretion based on 19 factors to be considered. Palazuelos did not say in her ruling what factors swayed her decision.

AEG Live's lawyer argued televising the trial could create a frenzy among Jackson fans at the courthouse that could pose a threat to witnesses.

Jackson lawyers argued in favor of having a camera in court, saying it would be the best way for the world to see justice done.

Without cameras, only a handful of journalists will have seats in the small courtroom in downtown Los Angeles.

The Jacksons' lawsuit accuses AEG Live of liability in Jackson's death through the negligent hiring of Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician who is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

AEG Live contends Murray was never its employee, but was chosen and hired by Jackson.

If AEG Live is found liable by a jury, it could means a multibillion dollar judgment for the Jacksons, based on the potential earnings of Michael Jackson had he lived past his 50th birthday.

Opening statements and the first witness could be heard in about two weeks in the trial that is expected to last for two to three months.

The pool of potential jurors reached 60 Friday afternoon after four days of eliminating jurors for hardship reasons. The process will continue Monday and Tuesday or until about 100 potential jurors are identified. On Wednesday, the lawyers will start the voir dire process of eliminating jurors based on cause or their jury strikes allowed under court rules.

Until then, the lawyers are studying their answers to a long questionnaire the potential jurors completed. The process is expected to continue for another week, perhaps ending around April 16 or 17.

It is unclear how soon after a jury is seated that the judge will have lawyers deliver opening statements and call the first witness. Some judges allow the jury a day or so to take care of personal business after being selected.

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by **MJ Mod** Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:39 pm

Thank you WeAreTheWorld!

by **Admin** Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:49 pm

This is outragious!! There is not 1 reason for this judge to deny the cameras! I do not believe the MJ fans would be such an issue if cams were inside-more to the contrary! If no cams are inside-there will be throngs of fans! They have LAPD to keep the peace anyway-

WE DEMAND CAMERAS!

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by **Admin** Fri Apr 05, 2013 11:26 pm

Judge: No cameras in Michael Jackson death trial
cnn.com — Los Angeles (CNN) -- The wrongful death trial of concert promoter AEG Live filed by Michael Jackson's mother and three children will not be televised, a judge decided Friday. CNN had requested its camera be allowed in the courtroom during the trial, but Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos issued a ruling Friday denying the request.

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by midangerous Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:31 am

This really stinks! Mad

Now we have to depend on journalists!

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