Michael Jackson Fans Line Up To Watch The Jacksons v AEG Live Trial.
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Michael Jackson Fans Line Up To Watch The Jacksons v AEG Live Trial.
by WeAreTheWorld. Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:15 pm
Michael Jackson-AEG: Fans line up to watch wrongful-death trial
By: Corina Knoll and Jeff Gottlieb
April 29, 2013
Silvia Gusmami and Laura Messina jetted in from Italy just for a chance to watch the Michael Jackson wrongful-death case, joining other fans at a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Monday who jockeyed for two lottery seats being made available to the public for the opening day of the trial.
The two women said they spent last week watching attorneys pick jurors in the case, which is expected to last as long as four months.
The case, in which Jackson’s mother and children have accused entertainment giant AEG of hiring and controlling the doctor who gave the pop singer a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol, is expected to dive into the sensational elements of the entertainer’s life.
Gusmami and Messina said they are among the Jackson faithful who intend to follow the case.
Messina, 35, with straight, chest-length black hair, and a nose similar to the last version that Michael Jackson modeled, admitted her friends say she looks like the entertainer.
The two women are veteran Jacksonians, having come from Europe to watch the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the singer’s 2009 death on the eve of what was to be a run of comeback concerts in London.
"We want justice for him," said Messina, a translator. "It was a conspiracy. There is a part of his fans that knows the truth. More in Europe than here."
Julia Thomas also was among the Jackson faithful.
The 40-year-old took the day off from her job as a high school office administrator and drove 70 miles from her home near Rialto to vie for a seat.
"It's nothing when you love Michael as much as I love him," she said. "Somebody has to come out and speak up for him."
Thomas sat on a bench beside Karlene Taylor, a woman she met during Murray’s arraignment. Thomas had been overcome with emotion that day when Jackson family members arrived in a blue Cadillac Escalade -- the pop legend's own vehicle.
"I was breaking down crying and she came and comforted me," Thomas said of Taylor. "We're like BFF now."
The two say the civil case has divided the Michael Jackson fan community. Some believe the Jackson family's greed propelled Jackson's mother and three children to file the wrongful-death suit.
Others, like Taylor and Thomas, are steadfast in their belief that the Jackson family has every right to say AEG is at fault when it comes to Jackson's death.
"This here is a case where he was an artist who was abused and bullied by his promoters and it stressed him out where he needed a sedative to be put to sleep," Thomas said. "That's why AEG is liable."
One fan who did get inside said the opportunity was "bittersweet." Samantha De Gosson, a 38-year-old photographer from Pasadena looked overwhelmed as she waited in the hallway.
"I'm happy I can go in, but not looking forward about what's going to be said," she said. "This is a trial where Michael Jackson will be thrown under the bus by both parties. It's not really about justice. It's about who's going to make money."
Though Gusmami and Messina didn't win court seats Monday, they do have another week in the United States.
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By: Corina Knoll and Jeff Gottlieb
April 29, 2013
Silvia Gusmami and Laura Messina jetted in from Italy just for a chance to watch the Michael Jackson wrongful-death case, joining other fans at a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Monday who jockeyed for two lottery seats being made available to the public for the opening day of the trial.
The two women said they spent last week watching attorneys pick jurors in the case, which is expected to last as long as four months.
The case, in which Jackson’s mother and children have accused entertainment giant AEG of hiring and controlling the doctor who gave the pop singer a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol, is expected to dive into the sensational elements of the entertainer’s life.
Gusmami and Messina said they are among the Jackson faithful who intend to follow the case.
Messina, 35, with straight, chest-length black hair, and a nose similar to the last version that Michael Jackson modeled, admitted her friends say she looks like the entertainer.
The two women are veteran Jacksonians, having come from Europe to watch the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the singer’s 2009 death on the eve of what was to be a run of comeback concerts in London.
"We want justice for him," said Messina, a translator. "It was a conspiracy. There is a part of his fans that knows the truth. More in Europe than here."
Julia Thomas also was among the Jackson faithful.
The 40-year-old took the day off from her job as a high school office administrator and drove 70 miles from her home near Rialto to vie for a seat.
"It's nothing when you love Michael as much as I love him," she said. "Somebody has to come out and speak up for him."
Thomas sat on a bench beside Karlene Taylor, a woman she met during Murray’s arraignment. Thomas had been overcome with emotion that day when Jackson family members arrived in a blue Cadillac Escalade -- the pop legend's own vehicle.
"I was breaking down crying and she came and comforted me," Thomas said of Taylor. "We're like BFF now."
The two say the civil case has divided the Michael Jackson fan community. Some believe the Jackson family's greed propelled Jackson's mother and three children to file the wrongful-death suit.
Others, like Taylor and Thomas, are steadfast in their belief that the Jackson family has every right to say AEG is at fault when it comes to Jackson's death.
"This here is a case where he was an artist who was abused and bullied by his promoters and it stressed him out where he needed a sedative to be put to sleep," Thomas said. "That's why AEG is liable."
One fan who did get inside said the opportunity was "bittersweet." Samantha De Gosson, a 38-year-old photographer from Pasadena looked overwhelmed as she waited in the hallway.
"I'm happy I can go in, but not looking forward about what's going to be said," she said. "This is a trial where Michael Jackson will be thrown under the bus by both parties. It's not really about justice. It's about who's going to make money."
Though Gusmami and Messina didn't win court seats Monday, they do have another week in the United States.
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Re: Michael Jackson Fans Line Up To Watch The Jacksons v AEG Live Trial.
by ljmissmj Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:29 pm
Thanks for posting Admin. This case needs a Divine Intervention. Heading home to Brooklyn.
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Re: Michael Jackson Fans Line Up To Watch The Jacksons v AEG Live Trial.
by ljmissmj Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:53 pm
As much as I didn't want to let this trial affect me, last night i broke down for a about an hour- couldn't hold it in . wow, it caught me off guard, as if something broke inside... I love you Michael.
KEEP THE FAITH.
KEEP THE FAITH.
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Re: Michael Jackson Fans Line Up To Watch The Jacksons v AEG Live Trial.
by Admin Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:43 pm
@Les: 
I'm right there with you darlin' - I had a particularly trying day yesterday with extra stresses at home (all is well now TG) but we just don't need other things piling on with this trial too right?
In all honesty, IMO - This judge needs to be taken off the case. It is so much harder not being able to watch it. Trying to keep up with the daily is exhausting but in order to get the play by play we need to have the 2-3 news reporter tweets and articles as they publish them or we have to resort to the crap the others print with their twists and bash.
I'm right there with you darlin' - I had a particularly trying day yesterday with extra stresses at home (all is well now TG) but we just don't need other things piling on with this trial too right?In all honesty, IMO - This judge needs to be taken off the case. It is so much harder not being able to watch it. Trying to keep up with the daily is exhausting but in order to get the play by play we need to have the 2-3 news reporter tweets and articles as they publish them or we have to resort to the crap the others print with their twists and bash.
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Re: Michael Jackson Fans Line Up To Watch The Jacksons v AEG Live Trial.
by ljmissmj Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:27 pm
Tom Mess was on CNN this morning. I love that man, he is so forthright in his responses in regards to Michael. I will try to paraphrase as much as I can remember. The first thing was that AEG has to prove they didn't have any connection to Murray. If that fails then the next tactic is to "bloody" (Tom's word) Michael reputations as much as possible. He said that tactic may backfire because the jury will wonder why - if Michael was so downtrodden, and drugged up then why did AEG want to deal with him. The interviewer also asked him about the celebrity appreances. Mr. Mess said that tactic may also backfire on AEG because all these people with say that Micahel is a genius, kind heartted, how talented and great he was, how much of a humanitarian he is and that may add more money to Mrs. Jackson and the children's request. Because that will prove how GREAT Michael Jackson is and how much more money AEG should have given him. Like I said this is from memory from this morning. I'm sure there's a link somewhere.
I am saddened and heartsick that things have to com to this point. However, I feel that AEG MUST be held responsible. I also hope that after this trial ends and people especailly in the entertainment field will thinkk twice about promoting our using AEG for concert work or whatever. I hope AEG looses business, they abused, mistreated Michael. What hurst me the most and it comes thru in their actions and the way AEG speaks about Michael is so disrespectful. AEG must be held accountable.
I am saddened and heartsick that things have to com to this point. However, I feel that AEG MUST be held responsible. I also hope that after this trial ends and people especailly in the entertainment field will thinkk twice about promoting our using AEG for concert work or whatever. I hope AEG looses business, they abused, mistreated Michael. What hurst me the most and it comes thru in their actions and the way AEG speaks about Michael is so disrespectful. AEG must be held accountable.
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