Anthony McCartney (AP) Court tweets

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OPENING STATEMENTS DAY TWEETS

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Thank you! If you're interested in the latest Michael Jackson trial, follow @mccartneyAP, a very smart and cool gentleman.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Katherine Jackson's attorney talked for about an hour and 15 minutes, which is half his allotted time.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h That takes us to the lunch break. Court will resume at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. (I'll post an updated story link shortly.)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish showed slide showing that Conrad Murray owed back child support, facing foreclosure, while caring for MJ.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Before lunch break, Panish discussed AEG not performing background check on Conrad Murray.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish used videotaped deposition one of AEG’s experts, Marty Hom, to make point about $5 million being red flag.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He told jurors that AEG ignored red flags, including that Conrad Murray initially asked for $5 million to serve as MJ’s tour doc.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish showed a number of emails between AEG execs Paul Gongaware and Randy Phillips about MJ’s condition.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish walked jurors briefly through Jackson’s contract with AEG. Lots of slides, and jury seem to be looking at them, some taking notes.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h “They didn’t care who got lost in the wash.” _ Brian Panish on AEG’s involvement in Jackson comeback concerts.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Jackson’s London shows were a solution to AEG's problem, and it was basically win-at-all-costs, Panish said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h AEG had problems too, Panish said during openings, arguing they were feeling pressure from concert promoter Live Nation.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish detailed Murray’s money problems. He also used a slide drawing a line directly from AEG logo to picture of Murray.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish said MJ family, friends, knew about Jackson’s addiction problems. He says only one who claims it didn’t know is AEG.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He tells jury that MJ’s addiction worse when he was under intense schedule, lots of pressure.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish’s openings focused heavily on Jackson’s addiction to prescription medication. Cited Jackson’s Demerol treatments.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He told jury that they were there to assess the loss of Jackson to his mother and children. No dollar figure given.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish’s opening statements began with a clip of Jackson rehearsing for “This Is It” tour.” He briefly detailed singer’s life.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Jacksons (Katherine, Randy & Rebbie) all stood when jurors entered. Probably first people many saw when entering courtroom.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Judge said before bringing in jury that two have sent notes to court. She said they can be addressed later. (No word on note's contents.)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h $40b Statement not filed in court, Boyle argued. Judge is going to allow AEG to show damages slide to jury.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff’s attorney Kevin Boyle argued that the figure was thrown out there to preserve Jackson family’s rights.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff’s side also objected to several AEG slides, including one that apparently listed the $40 billion damages estimate.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish accused Wass of sitting near AEG attorneys. She was in a back row with reporters and a deputy. AEG folks are in front rows.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Conrad Murray’s appellate attorney Valerie Wass is also in the coutroom. Panish (KJ attorney) gave her a shout-out this morning.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h There were roughly 25 minutes of objections to the proposed opening presentation by plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h “Clearly Mr. Jackson died.” _ AEG attorney Marvin Putnam. Last week, plaintiffs tried to make point AEG wasn’t conceding Jackson was dead.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h For those interested, AEG attorney Marvin Putnam said this morning that they’re not contesting Jackson’s death.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h On strip clubs reference, the judge made plaintiffs slightly alter the slide.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h AEG preferred explicit mention of clubs to redaction. #JacksonTrial

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h AEG also didn’t want a heavily redacted email shown to jury about Conrad Murray’s strip club visits.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Judge forced plaintiffs to remove slide referencing Amy Winehouse from opening statement presentation. #Jacksontrial

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Court day started out with AEG objecting to use of several slides in Jacksons’ opening statements. Judge overruled many of them.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Courtroom is packed, every seat filled with attorneys, media, Jackson family.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Katherine Jackson sat in front row, with Randy on her left and Rebbie on her right-hand side. #jacksontrial

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Going to start tweeting some details from Jackson opening statements. Our story with some details here: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Katherine, Randy & Rebbie Jackson just walked into the courtroom. "We love you too," Mrs. Jackson said to a fan on way in.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Thanks to @KPCC and @taketwo for having me on this morning to discuss the upcoming Jackson vs AEG trial.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Lined up waiting to go into the courtroom for Jackson case. Looks like abt 12 news outlets, including @AP, getting into courtroom.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Waiting to get called in for Jackson trial. This link to our story will be updated after openings begin: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h @cocizeqiri Hi - check in with @AP_CorpComm - they're handling requests for interviews. Thx!

by **MJ Mod** Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:22 am

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Friday will also be a half day session in Jackson vs AEG Live trial. I'll be back in court tomorrow morning. Good night everyone.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h It seems likely Phillips will be on stand rest of the week. A juror has a job interview on Thursday afternoon, so it’ll be a short day.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Court recessed for the day shortly after jurors saw this email. Testimony resumes at 9:45 a.m. Pacific time tomorrow.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h In a proposal for Jackson’s concerts, Phillips wrote that he believed Jackson could “net, at least, $1 (million) per night” after fees.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said Jackson was most concerned about getting a house for him and his children.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h There was a later meeting at the Colony Capital offices in LA. He said by that point, they were talking about Jackson performing.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said in the first meeting, Jackson was “elated” to see him and Paul Gongaware because they were “familiar faces to him.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The first two meetings were in Las Vegas in 2007. Phillips said Jackson was animated and appeared healthy.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips then recounted the series of meetings leading up to announcing Jackson’s “This Is It” tour.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Putnam: “Why can’t you make them?” Phillips: “We live in a free society. They’re not my slaves.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said AEG Live cannot force artists to perform. “The artist has what I call the ultimate veto. They don’t have to show up,” he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said concert promotion is risky. “Until you put tickets on sale, you just never know,” he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Putnam asked why the vast different. “He’s 19,” Phillips said of Bieber. “Mick Jagger is 70.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h By comparison, Justin Bieber is doing 130 concerts over a 14-15 month period, Phillips said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The ticket prices are so high, Phillips said, that the Stones can make a lot of money off of a few shows. They also employ their own crew.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h After a break, Phillips testified about how different tours work. He noted that the AEG-promoted Rolling Stones tour is only a few shows.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The BET Experience is being promoted by AEG Live.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Putnam then asked Phillips about the upcoming BET Experience music festival. Beyoncé is scheduled to perform. So are the Jacksons on June 30

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said he has to deliver good news and bad news to artists. He said some musicians want big productions, but also big profits.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He then said explained why he is in the business. He said he doesn’t necessarily love music. “I love the deal. I love the action,” he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He noted that Live Nation is a publicly-traded company and has to answer to shareholders, investors. AEG Live does not.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips re-iterated a point Paul Gongaware made previously, that AEG Live doesn’t want to be the No. 1 concert promoter, they say.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said Live Nation is also one of AEG Live’s biggest customers, since it rents AEG’s arenas. Live Nation owns only open-air venues.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He described AEG Live’s relationship with Live Nation, a competitor and larger concert promoter.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips noted that he’s a salesman. He sells ideas for concerts, festivals. “I’m Schmoozer in Chief,” he said. A few jurors smiled.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h By the time I’d returned, Phillips was discussing his role and the structure of AEG Live and its role in the concert business.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h At this point I had to step out for a bit to handle some phone calls, so missed some testimony.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said he didn’t tell police because he didn’t want to end up in a strait-jacket, as some AEG execs feared he might over tour issues.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips testimony: “Michael told her it was wasn’t Dr. Murray’s fault. He accidentally killed himself.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The judge commented the testimony was “clearly not offered for the truth.” Phillips: “I said it was weird.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Panish objected again. “Double, triple hearsay,” he said. Lots of laughter in the courtroom, among jurors.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said Richie told him she had communicated with Jackson _ either directly or through a medium.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h It wasn’t until Putnam’s questioning today _ over Panish’s objections it was hearsay_ that Phillips told the jury what Richie told him.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He would only say the information was somewhat weird.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Panish asked if he had info to exonerate Murray, why he didn’t call police. Phillips said info came from Brenda Richie, but didn’t elaborate

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips email: “I wonder why now. I think I know what MJ died of and this would exonerate Conrad.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips had written an email to an AEG spokesman on Aug. 18 after Murray released a videotaped statement.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h This first came up Monday in questioning by plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish, who asked why Phillips didn’t disclose conversation to police

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips used to be Lionel Richie’s ex-manager, and he says Brenda Richie called him a few weeks after Jackson died.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h After joking about meeting with attorneys at lunch, Phillips testified about a conversation with Brenda Richie, Lionel Richie’s ex-wife.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Defense attorney Marvin Putnam continued his questioning of AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h I had to catch up on some other work this afternoon, so I’m going to tweet just a few updates from afternoon testimony Jackson vs. AEG Live.

by **MJ Mod** Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:56 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 21m Before the lunch break, defense attorney Marvin Putnam played a clip showing the press conference from the special features on “This Is It.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 21m At the arena, Phillips said he jogged behind Jackson’s golf cart and wrote the short remarks the singer said that day.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 21m Phillips said helicopters were following Jackson’s van, which is the only reason that reporters and fans stayed.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 21m On the van on the way to the press conference, Phillips said he tried to lighten the mood. Mark Lester, Jackson’s friend, was also there.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 21m He said it wasn’t the scariest thing he’d ever seen, which he also written to his boss.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 21m The email, Phillips said today, “wasn’t the full reflection” of events leading up to getting Jackson to the press conference.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 22m Jackson wanted to wear an armband and couldn’t get it on. It was eating up a lot of time, and Phillips says he yelled at them to get going.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 22m Phillips told the jury that he created tension in the room, but that he did yell at the singer over a wardrobe issue.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 22m Phillips said he was being a drama queen when he wrote his boss that he screamed at Jackson so loud “the walls are shaking.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 22m Phillips said he explained that 3,000 fans were waiting for him, and then Jackson went and got ready.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 22m He said Jackson appeared hung over. He said Jackson told him he was worried that people didn’t care about him anymore.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 24mPhillips said when he got into the room, the singer was sitting on a couch. There was a bottle of clear liquid that may have been vodka

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 24mInside the hotel room suite, Jackson was concerned no one was going to come see him, Phillips said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 24mAcross town at the O2 Arena, Phillips said, 3,000 fans and 300 media outlets were waiting for Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 24m “To me, at the time, it was a crisis,” Phillips said. “Time was ticking away. I was sweating bullets.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 24m Phillips said after a while, he told Jackson’s bodyguard Alberto Alvarez he had to get into Jackson’s room.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 25m “I was starting to freak out,” Phillips said after Tohme had come and gone a couple times and he hadn't seen Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 25m Phillips at this point wasn’t allowed in Jackson’s hotel room. All the info about MJ was coming to him through Tohme.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 25m The executive said before he yelled at Jackson, Tohme had told him that the singer was drunk and they were sobering him up.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m Phillips had arrived in London that morning after attending the opening of the Britney Spears “Circus” tour in Miami.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m The singer was late to the conference, and Phillips said he knew that in London traffic, they were going to be very late.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m Phillips told the jury he sent those emails while he was pacing up and down the hallway outside Jackson’s hotel room.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m Phillips sent a series of emails that day stating that he screamed at Jackson and that the singer was a “mess.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m The executive then testified about the March 5, 2009 press conference, which he described as “The Miracle of March 5.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m Phillips was again asked if he thought Jackson was abusing prescription drugs, or had concerns about his health. He said no.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m He said if they canceled the shows, this point would have been when AEG “had the least amount of risk and the greatest amount of collateral”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m Phillips said if Jackson hadn't done the press conference, it wouldn't have really hurt AEG Live. They hadn't spent much yet, he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m Phillips said AEG executive Paul Gongaware always thought Jackson would perform, but Phillips said he didn’t agree.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m Phillips said he wasn’t sure the press conference would happen until Jackson stepped onto a private plane and actually got to London.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 28m By that point, Jackson and Tohme had a falling out. Phillips said the pair weren’t speaking to each other because of a planned auction.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 28m The testimony then switched to the preparations for the London press conference announcing "This Is It" in March 2009.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 28m He said Jackson saw it as his final tour, but also a play on the notion that his shows would be the only place to be at that moment.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips told the jury that Jackson came up with the name “This Is It” for the tour. Said the singer liked its double meaning.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips discussed a $5 million advance payment to Jackson. $3 million was to settle a lawsuit, the rest for living expenses.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m This meeting was on Halloween. After the meeting, Jackson took the kids to a party at Liz Taylor’s house, Phillips said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m “I felt incredibly bad that this incredible star was at this point where he couldn’t buy a house,” Phillips said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips: “He wanted his kids to have a permanent place to live and a sense of community.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips said at that point, Jackson was staying with rich friends. He said he and Jackson both cried during the meeting.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips said at one of the meetings, Jackson told him one reason he wanted to perform again. “He wanted his own house,” he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 30m Defense attorney Marvin Putnam asked Phillips whether he was concerned about Jackson’s health, saw signs of drug abuse. “No,” he responded.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 30m There were several meetings at the Hotel Bel-Air, and then other meetings at the mansion of a friend, and eventually MJ’s rented mansion.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips: “We seem to be talking about Michael like he’s the 5-year-old lead singer of the Jackson 5.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m At this point, Phillips started to discuss the ways he felt the portrayal of Jackson had been skewed during the trial.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips said the planning meeting with Jackson was the first time he felt the singer was ready to tour. All they talked about was music.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips on Jackson: “He loved the idea of London. He knew a lot of people there.” Former actor Mark Lester’s name came up a lot today.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips said he hadn’t worked with either Ortega or Payne before, but he knew of them.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips said Jackson was sharp in the planning meetings, and said he wanted to work with Kenny Ortega and choreographer Travis Payne.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips said he didn’t think Jackson had his “touring legs” and it would be easier on him, his kids, to stay in one place.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 30m That shorter meeting with Jackson discussed a London residency. Phillips said that was preferable because MJ hadn’t toured in a long time.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 30m That was the first of many meetings over the years between Phillips and Tohme. It led to a later meeting with Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 30m Phillips told jurors how he met with Tohme for two hours at the bar in the Hotel Bel-Air to discuss Jackson’s tour in 2008.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 30m AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips resumed testifying this morning. A lot of his early testimony focused on Jackson’s ex-manger, Tohme Tohme.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 30m Some updates from morning testimony in Jackson vs AEG Live trial coming up before end of lunch break.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h After testimony started this morning, we went through the morning session without a break. Updates on Jackson v AEG Live coming soon.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Two jurors now have scheduling conflicts for Thursday, so that's the reason for the short days. Friday will be a half day too.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h We also found out this morning that tomorrow will be a half day of testimony, with no afternoon session.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h A jury is late, so we're delayed in resumption of testimony in Jackson vs. AEG Live trial. No Jackson family members at court today.

by **MJ Mod** Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:40 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 24m Before court recessed for the day, Phillips said the 'trouble at the Front' emails were "alarming to him."

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m He said Jackson wasn’t engaged in the meeting and was staring straight ahead, into the dining room.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m He only exception was during a production meeting after Jackson visited his dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m Phillips was asked a series of questions about those emails. He said before receiving them, he wasn’t concerned about Jackson’s health.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 26m The third time Phillips said he met Conrad Murray was on June 20th, after the ‘trouble at the Front’ email.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m The second time Phillips said he met Conrad Murray was at a rehearsal at the Forum. It was a quick salutation, he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m They discussed Phillips’ business card found in Murray’s card. Phillips said he often writes his cell number on card, it wasn’t unusual.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m The executive said that he hadn’t heard of propofol before Jackson’s death, and it wasn’t mentioned in the meeting.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27m Phillips said he didn’t think that discussions about Jackson’s weight violated any patient-doctor confidentiality.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 28m Jackson told participants at the meeting that he had always had difficulty maintaining his weight, and lost 2 to 3 lbs during performances

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 28m He said there was no concern at this point that Jackson couldn’t perform all 50 shows. He said it wasn’t an “intervention”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 28m Phillips said he was concerned about Jackson’s weight. Kenny Ortega was concerned about getting MJ to rehearsals at this meeting.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 28m Phillips said he wasn’t concerned at this point about possible drug misuse or alcohol abuse by Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Phillips said the meeting concerned Jackson’s weight and nutrition. I didn't catch the date, but it was well before June 20, ’09 meeting

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m AEG Live CEO Phillips then recounted the first time he met Conrad Murray, during a meeting at Jackson’s rented mansion.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 41m Under questioning by Putnam, Phillips again said AEG Live didn’t hire Murray or give him any money.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 41m Phillips also said in the July 1, 2009, interview that he tried to talk Jackson out of hiring Murray, but said it was Jackson’s decision.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 41m It also wasn’t the 10 second clip played by plaintiffs earlier during Phillips’ testimony. In the video, Phillips said Jackson wanted Murray

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 42m This prompted a long sidebar and when the attorneys emerged, a longer clip of Phillips’ interview. It wasn’t 10 mins.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 42m Defense attorney Marvin Putnam then wanted to show Phillips a clip of the executive’s interview with Sky News. The full clip was 10 mins.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 42m Phillips said the $150k a month Murray agreed to receive seemed high, but “not crazy high.” He said it didn’t cause him pause or concern.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 42m Phillips also said the high figure didn’t alarm him or make him think that Murray was unethical.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 42m Phillips said he was aware that Murray had sought $5 million to work with Jackson. He said he thought that meant Murray was successful.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m The executive said it was his understanding that AEG never paid Murray any money. He said he thought Jackson paid Murray some money.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m Phillips: “It’s Michael. When he wants something, he wants something.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m He said he tried to get Jackson to considering hiring a London-based doctor. Phillips said Jackson refused.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m Phillips said he called Jackson and it was “probably the most tense one-on-one phone call” he had with the singer.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m (cont) ... of bringing Conrad Murray to London. He said they and tour accountant Timm Woolley wanted Phillips to talk him out of it.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 44m He said that when he heard about Murray, he’d been told that Frank Dileo (MJ manager) and Paul Gongaware tried to talk Jackson out ...(cont)

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 44m After discussing Jackson's home, the questioning of Randy Phillips then moved into his interactions with Conrad Murray.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 45m ... of bringing Conrad Murray to London. He said they and tour accountant Tim Woolley wanted Phillips to talk him out of it.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 45m He said that when he heard about Murray, he’d been told that Frank Dileo (MJ manager) and Paul Gongaware tried to talk Jackson out (cont)

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 46m We're done for the day in Jackson vs AEG Live. Will be back in session at 9:30 a.m. A few updates coming now.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The attorneys are conferring right now in the judge's chambers over how much of Phillips' interview in 09 with Sky News they can show jury.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h There was more testimony about Phillips' involvement with bringing Conrad Murray on board, but I'll have to get to that later.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Putnam again asked Phillips whether Jackson showed any signs of being under the influence of prescription drugs. The executive said no.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said he went to an underground room and watched a screening of a film Jackson was working on.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said he was never allowed upstairs into Jackson’s bedroom. He only left the first floor once, he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Putnam asked Phillips about his meetings at Jackson’s rented mansion on Carrolwood Drive.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips: “My memory was faulty,” he said of the golf cart incident.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h So too was Phillips, who testified before lunch he was running behind the cart. Phillips was in the front seat, in front of Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Defense attorney Marvin Putnam then showed a frame from “This Is It” to show jury an image of Tohme. Tohme was in golf cart with Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said Michael Jackson never expressed reservations about performing 50 shows at London’s O2 Arena.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The second condition was that the Guinness Book of World Records be at the last show to memorialize his run at the O2 Arena.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said Jackson agreed to the increase on two conditions. 1.) That the singer get a country estate to live at during the concerts.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said he called Jackson’s manager, Tohme Tohme, and the number of shows was increased to 50.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips then testified about AEG exec Paul Gongaware calling him, urging him to add more “This Is It” shows.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said overall, he had at least 20 meetings with Jackson and other than the one after Arnold Klein visit, he wasn’t concerned.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips said after the problems with the press conference, he didn’t have concerns about Jackson’s psychological well-being.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said Jackson received a standing ovation at the Oliver Twist show. There was a huge crowd outside too, Phillips said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said the next day, Jackson, his kids and Mark Lester went to a stage performance of Oliver Twist. Lester starred in a Twist film version.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Phillips: “I thought it came out fine.” He said Jackson was elated with the fan turnout and result of the event.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h After the lunch break, defense attorney Marvin Putnam asked AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips about the March press conference.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h We’re on a break as the attorneys and judge confer at a sidebar. A few updates in Jackson vs AEG Live coming.

by **Admin** Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:45 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h AEG Live CEO testifies Michael Jackson's doctor reassured him amid conflicting info on superstar's health: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Defense attorney Marvin Putnam concluded his questioning of Phillips. Plaintiff's attorney Brian Panish got a few questions in before recess

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h There is no afternoon session today. Testimony will resume in the morning. AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips remains on the stand.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Testimony has wrapped up for the day in Jackson vs AEG Live. It'll be a while before I get updates out -- may have story soon.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 9h We're about to go back in session in Jackson vs AEG Live. Katherine Jackson is here today. AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips remains on the stand

by **Admin** Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:39 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 51m About to head back into court in Jackson vs AEG Live case. Will have updates later today. Reminder, it's a half day session.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 55m The lawyer said none had given testimony in the case before dying. AEG lawyer objected as to Dileo, who gave sworn statement in another case

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 55m Panish asked what those three had in common. Phillips said it was a rhetorical question. “They all passed away.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 56m Panish mentioned that Phillips had testified a lot about conversations with Jackson, Frank Dileo, and attorney Peter Lopez.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 56m Panish then asked how many of the artists Phillips mentioned had doctors hired by AEG Live for them. “None,” the executive replied.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 56m The lawyer’s question was related to a $100k per month contract with Jackson’s ex-manager Tohme Tohme. (Tohme was never paid.)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 56m Panish: “How many of those artists had personal managers that had a contract directly with AEG Live.” Phillips: “Probably none of them.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 57m Panish asked Phillips about many the artists he’s mentioned working with, including George Strait, Bon Jovi, Britney Spears.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 57m Phillips tried to make the point that all the “This Is It” footage was rehearsals, while one of the clips was a full-blown MJ performance.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 57m The lawyer asked Phillips if there was any footage of Jackson doing multiple 360 spins during “This Is It” rehearsals. His answer was no.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 58m Panish showed a couple clips from earlier in Jackson’s career of him doing multiple, extremely fast 360 spins.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 58m The “Billie Jean” rehearsal footage in "This Is It" film was from June 5, 2009, Panish said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 58m Phillips had been shown a long clip of a rehearsal of “Billie Jean” on Thursday. Jackson did several spins, but one spin at a time.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 58m (cont) ... multiple 360 spins early in rehearsals, but “would fall on his ***” if he tried it on June 19, 2009.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 59m Phillips was then asked about the “trouble at the Front” email and the assertion by production manager that MJ could do (cont)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 59m For instance, at one point Panish asked Phillips, “Are you bored with this?”
Phillips: “No, you’re very interesting.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 59m The back-and-forth between Phillips and Panish has been very pointed, tense this morning. Judge has had to intervene a couple times.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 59m The questioning about Richie statements is one of the areas Panish used this morning to try to show Phillips’ testimony has evolved.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish showed jury Phillips’ deposition testimony, in which he didn’t mention Brenda Richie’s statements.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Phillips said Brenda Richie told him she had been talking to Jackson (through a medium) and the singer told her not to blame Conrad Murray.
Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish then moved into questioning about Phillips’ conversation with Brenda Richie. He testified about this earlier this week.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Phillips also denied that he discussed the Jackson vs AEG Live case with Tohme, but says other people may have. Lawyers were at the meeting.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Phillips denied calling Katherine Jackson anything derogatory during the meeting. He also denied he called Jackson a “freak.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish started out by asking Phillips about his meeting with Jackson’s ex-manager, Tohme Tohme, at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h We’re back in session in Jackson vs AEG Live. Plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish resumed questioning AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips.

by **Admin** Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:13 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Court resumes Monday at 9:45 a.m. There’s still no word on who the next witness will be, but it may be an expert witness.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Shortly after that, Phillips’ eight days on the witness stand ended. He may be re-called by AEG Live during defense case if necessary.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Continuing the self-deprecation, he added he couldn’t do a 360 spin. “If I tried, I’d be in the jury’s lap.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h “I’m flat footed,” Phillips replied. “There’s a reason I’m on this side of the business.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish got another few questions and asked again about the 360 spins. He questioned Phillips’ knowledge of choreography.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Putnam asked Phillips how old Jackson was when he died. The singer was 50, and was only doing a rehearsal in ‘09, Phillips said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Putnam asked Phillips when the two vids Panish showed him were shot. Phillips said one was ‘01 and other one looked like it was from the 80s

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Defense lawyer Marvin Putnam took over and asked a few questions. Some of the main ones related to Jackson’s 360 spins.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h “That wasn’t unreasonable because that’s what doctors make,” Phillips responded. He said he had a general idea of what doctors earn.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish asked if it seemed odd that Murray agreed to take the job for less -- a $150k a month fee.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h There was some more discussion of Murray and Phillips’ assertion that he thought he was successful because he asked for $5 million.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish asked how many of the managers Phillips sent Conrad Murray’s contract to. More back-and-forth on that issue, without a clear answer.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He then listed four people who were designated as Jackson managers during the “This Is It” period.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The lawyer asked how many times Phillips changed his socks during the day. 2 to 3 times, he replied, if he went for a workout.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish then asked Phillips about his assertion that Jackson changed managers like some people change socks.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Phillips also repeated that Jackson requested the Tohme agreement. “The artist may have created the conflict, too,” he said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h There was lots of back and forth on the ethical wall issue, Phillips maintained it was a code of behavior, not something that’s written down

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h “It’s about behavior. It’s not a real wall,” Phillips told Panish about the concept of an ethical wall.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish questioned whether the ethical wall in the Tohme deal was memorialized in writing. Phillips said that’s not the way it works.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The deadline passed, so AEG Live never paid Tohme Tohme the $100k a month.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Important to note, the payment required Tohme to assist in getting cancellation insurance for “This Is It” by a certain time.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Phillips said he felt there was an ethical wall in place between AEG Live and Tohme when that deal was made.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The questions related to Tohme’s $100k per month agreement with AEG Live, which Jackson also signed.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h “It can be, it isn’t always” a conflict of interest, Phillips said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish: “If somebody’s on both sides of a deal it can potentially be a conflict of interest.” Phillips said it depends.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The executive said he understood it to be an arrangement so there wasn’t an unfair advantage for one side in certain arrangements.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Phillips had called this concept a Chinese wall, but the judge told everyone to call it an ethical wall instead.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Phillips was then asked about whether there was an ethical wall involved in AEG Live’s dealings with Jackson.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The executive said he urged them to meet for breakfast or some other meal, but it wasn’t his role to make sure they got along.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Phillips was asked whether he mediated a dispute between Jackson’s managers Tohme Tohme and Frank Dileo. Phillips said no.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Palazuelos said if he had a doubt, Phillips should ask her. “I can talk to you,” he responded.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h When the lawyers returned, Judge Yvette Palazuelos told Phillips to testify about “substance” of conversations with his lawyers.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h It wasn’t long before Phillips made some allusion to what his attorneys told him, prompting a sidebar.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h After the break, Panish told Phillips, “I’m going to try to finish if you try to answer” the questions.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish was frustrated by the judge’s ruling. He threw his left arm against his leg and it sounded like he cursed under his breath.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The judge wouldn’t allow the Frank Dileo message to be played for the jury.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h AEG attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina however said it would lead jurors to derive an “improper inference.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Katherine Jackson’s team also said it should be played because Phillips could verify it was Dileo’s voice on the call.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Plaintiff’s attorneys said it should be played because Phillips was asked whether Dileo called Murray. AEG attorneys argued it was improper.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish wanting to play the message for this jury prompted a recess during which the attorneys argued. Jury left the courtroom.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The message was played during Murray’s criminal trial. In it, Dileo is heard saying that tests need to be taken on Jackson.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish then wanted to ask Phillips about a voicemail that Jackson’s manager Frank Dileo left for Conrad Murray on morning of June 20th.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Phillips said he had no idea what changed from previous day about Jackson's appearance. (He didn't see him on June 19th)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Phillips said of Jackson on June 20th: “He wasn’t dressed in a T-shirt, he looked great.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The lawyer showed Phillips a picture of Jackson taken on June 19th from a costume fitting. Jackson was in a T-shirt, looked thin.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish asked Phillips about his testimony that Jackson looked good on June 20, 2009, just hours after he’d been sent home from rehearsal.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Phillips said he clarified his answers as necessary. “We’re parsing words,” Phillips said. “It’s all we’ve been doing.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Panish said Phillips had said he didn’t recall ore remember details dozens of time during his deposition.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Panish pressed Phillips about why his testimony changed so much. Questioned why he didn’t just say that he didn’t recall or remember.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h The call was actually much longer, around 25 minutes, Phillips has since said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h At his deposition, Phillips initially said the call only lasted 2 to 3 minutes. He changed it later in depo, after meeting with his lawyer.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Panish was trying to show Phillips’ testimony changed about the call, that different answers were given at deposition, trial.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Questioning then moved into Phillips’ testimony about his phone conversation with Conrad Murray on June 20, 2009.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Panish noted that Phillips didn’t mention in the interview that Jackson was responsible for Conrad Murray’s salary.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h The lawyer played some of Phillips’ interview with Sky News a few days after Jackson’s death.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Panish spent a lot of the morning going over areas where he says Phillips changed his testimony.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h A few more updates from today's Jackson trial coming up. AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips finished his testimony today after 8 days.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h We're done for the day in Jackson vs AEG Live. Randy Phillips has concluded testifying. Will get out updates when I can this afternoon.

by **Admin** Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:43 pm

McCartney updated courtroom access for the AP reporters:

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 14 Jun Unfortunately, with the new media seating guidelines, I won't be in every day. AP is on M,W, F list.

by **Admin** Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:37 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m We’re on a lunch break in Jackson vs. AEG Live case. No Jackson family members are in court today.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 29m Expert: AEG Live's involvement with Michael Jackson's doctor a conflict of interest.
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by **Admin** Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:21 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman’s point was that AEG wasn’t qualified to evaluate Dr. Murray’s care of Jackson. They could assess lighting, sound crew, but not a doc

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h “Well, it’s a pretty glaring example of why AEG inappropriateness,” Berman said. He said they had no experience supervising doctors

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman was asked about a section where Murray was required to ensure that his services would be “administered professionally”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He started off by showing a copy of Conrad Murray’s “Independent Contractor Agreement.” Berman keyed in on a couple areas.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h After the lunch break, plaintiff’s attorney Bill Bloss asked Berman a few questions before wrapping up his examination.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman said there would have been nothing inappropriate if Michael Jackson hired his own doctor, but AEG’s involvement made it inappropriate

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h “He was in financial dire straits,” Berman said. “He did need this gig.” (This refers to Randy Phillips email calling Murray successful.)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h AEG Live’s ability to end Murray’s contract if the tour was canceled increased the conflict of interest, Berman said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h It is common that parties in the music industry reach oral agreements, then put the terms into writing, Berman told jurors.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman said there were no indications that Murray’s draft contract was sent to Michael Jackson’s representatives, which should have happened

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h This is a continuation of the morning session testimony of expert witness David Berman, an attorney and a former record executive

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Testimony has concluded for the day in Jackson vs AEG Live. A few updates to come now.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The current version of the @AP story on expert David Berman's testimony can be found here: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h I've got to get back into court -- will have remainder of the day's updates in a little while.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Ultimately, Berman was able to testify that he thought AEG Live’s involvement in negotiating Murray’s contract was an ethical conflict

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h There were a lot of objections by AEG Live attorneys to Berman’s testimony and expertise. This prompted a lengthy sidebar in the morning

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman said information about the other doctor should have been turned over to Jackson, but it wasn’t.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said he was troubled by the fact that another doctor had quoted a $10k per week price to care for Jackson on the tour.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said one of the emails Phillips sent to Ortega seemed dismissive of the tour director’s concerns about Jackson’s health.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Plantiff’s attorney Bill Bloss showed Berman several emails the jury has seen, including messages traded by Randy Phillips and Kenny Ortega.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman: “The physician has dual obligations to the patient of course and to the entity that his engaging” him or her.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said that the company paying the doctor “creates an inherent conflict of interest on the part of the physician.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman said he had never heard of a music company hiring a doctor on behalf of an artist. He called it “highly unusual.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman: “Without the artist, you don’t have a record to sell.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman said he believes music industry companies should treat artists like their customers, placing their importance higher than customers.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said he believes the issues in this case relate to artist relations, not the intricacies of promoting a tour.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman testified he believes AEG Live bringing Conrad Murray into “This Is It” tour was a conflict of interest.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman said he’s reviewed an “enormous amount of written materials.” They included 26 depositions. He’s being paid $500/hour for his work.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h All the biographical material is given to the jury whenever an expert testifies. Berman is testifying for Katherine Jackson’s side.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman retired in 2001 and became an expert witness. He said he’s testified in about 38 cases, 60% of times for plaintiffs.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h In the late 1990s, Berman left Geffen for Buena Vista Music Group, which is basically the music division for Disney, he told jury.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h After that, Berman went to Geffen Records, where he was general counsel and head of business affairs.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He left Capitol Records in 1990, and went back to his old firm, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, for about a year.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h In 1987, he left Warner Bros. and eventually went to work as the president for Capitol Records

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h In 1976, he left his law firm and went to work as a vice president for Warner Bros. Records. Eventually promoted to Senior Vice President.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Berman is an attorney and longtime recording executive. He’s been in the business since 1969. He started out as an attorney.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2hBerman is the first new witness in nearly two weeks. The following updates come from the morning session.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h We're on the afternoon break in Jackson vs AEG Live. Expert witness David Berman remains on the stand. Will have a few updates now...

by **Admin** Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:22 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h I'll be back in court tomorrow morning with resumption of testimony at 10 a.m. Our story is here: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h It also looks like there will be some video testimony this week from Dr. Stuart Finklestein and possibly former AEG CEO Tim Leiweke.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish said he expects his case will finish the week of July 8th. #longwaytogo

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The judge asked him for more info, but said she’ll likely excuse him from the trial. That would leave 5 alternates in the case.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h This juror has been buying property in another city, and said the closing date is at the end of the month.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h There were several developments after testimony concluded. One alternate juror is moving, and looks like he’ll be excused.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman finished testifying and court will resume tomorrow at 10 a.m. The next witness will be chef Kai Chase.
Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h
... (cont) after Jackson’s death and in an attempt to recoup some costs of the “This Is It” production.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The expert was also asked whether he knew how the Dileo statement came about. Berman said he believed it was entered (cont)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman said he didn’t have respect for the new executive. Berman said he asked to have the company either publicly support him, or fire him.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman was then asked about his firing from Capitol Records. He explained he was hired by one executive, but another exec took over.
Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Bloss asked Berman whether he was aware if there was a document authorizing 50 shows for “This Is It.” “Apparently not,” he said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Strong concluded her questioning, and plaintiff’s attorney Bill Bloss took over again.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Strong asked Berman whether he’d ever looked into the finances of executives he hired. He said if it happened, HR did the checks.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman said the statement didn’t deal with the issue that Murray’s contract wasn’t sent to Jackson reps, according to emails shown in court.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Dileo’s statement indicated that AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips objected to hiring Murray, but Jackson wanted him.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Strong then displayed a statement signed by Frank Dileo in July 2009 that stated he was aware of negotiations with Murray.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman said he felt it was “extremely unusual” that Murray’s contracts would not have been sent to Jackson’s representatives.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She said Kenny Ortega would have been paid $1m for about five months of work on the tour. He said he didn’t recall details of Ortega’s deal

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Strong also challenged Berman on his contention that Murray would have been the highest-paid worker on the “This Is It” tour.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The lawyer asked Berman what would have happened to Murray if Michael Jackson canceled the tour. He said he didn’t know.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Strong noted that Berman hadn’t worked as a concert promoter or producer, nor had he worked on a tour before.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He estimated he spent about 60 hours preparing his opinion on the Jackson vs AEG Live case so far.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Berman has received $25,000 from the plaintiffs, and $5,000 from the defense. Defense had to pay him for his deposition, he said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Strong then keyed in on Berman’s work as an expert witness. She broke down his payments for the case.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She quickly asked Berman about him being fired from Capitol Records. He said he demanded to be fired.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h After about 10 minutes, plaintiff’s attorney Bill Bloss concluded his questioning. AEG defense attorney Sabrina Strong took over.

by **Admin** Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:49 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h About to go back into court, the updated @AP story on Jackson vs AEG Live trial is here: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Chase said she was teaching Jackson’s children about food. She would write the menu on a chalkboard in the kitchen.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Dinners were a major meal. Sometimes they pretended they were eating in other parts of the world, Chase said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The soundtrack in the kitchen at Michael Jackson’s home was LA’s K-Earth 101 station, chef Kai Chase said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Music and fireplaces were almost always on in the house, Chase said. Sometimes it was Disney music, sometimes classical.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h “These children were his world,” Chase told jurors. She described them all eating together, telling jokes.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Jackson’s mansion had an open layout, so Chase said she could see into the den. Jackson spent a lot of time with his children, she said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She said she had a chance to observe a lot of interactions because Jackson’s children often were in the den, which was next to kitchen.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Kai Chase: “He wanted to get to know the woman who was in his life who was feeding his family.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Chase said Jackson was a hands-on dad who often talked to her about healthy eating and nutrition.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She described the first time she met Jackson, bumping into him while bringing water to guests in his parlor. From there, they became close.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Kai Chase’s testimony this morning focused on humanizing Jackson after numerous witnesses who’d dealt with him on business affairs only

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h A few more updates on Jackson vs AEG Live coming up before I have to head back into court

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Here's a longer story on chef Kai Chase's testimony about the lives of Michael Jackson's children: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h That prompted a sidebar that took up the last few minutes of the court session.
Attorneys are working on compromise to show the emails.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She said before the break that she wasn't being paid regularly, but AEG lawyers objected to some emails being shown to the jury.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h After the lunch break, it sounds like we'll hear some more about why Chase was gone and brought back in.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h At first, Chase said she worked seven days a week. She was let go and didn't work in May, but returned in June 2009.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Prince, Paris and Blanket were talking over each other, Chase recounted. By the end of the session, she had the chef job.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The 2nd interview was with Jackson’s children, Chase said. They described how they and their father liked to eat healthy, she said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Chase said she first interviewed with Jackson’s assistant, Michael Amir Williams. Then she went to the Jackson's mansion for 2nd interview.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Chase told the jury that she now works for Katherine Jackson and her grandchildren, Prince, Paris and Blanket.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Plaintiff's attorney Deborah Chang showed jury several photos of Chase. One was outside Le Cordon Bleu, another was with President Obama.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Chase gave her biography _ she was trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and owned a catering company before becoming private chef.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h This morning, the judge issued guidance on which portions of the Finklestein deposition can be played, then chef Kai Chase took the stand.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h It also sounds like Karen Faye will return to the stand on Friday for cross-examination by an AEG Live lawyer.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Finklestein was a doctor on Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” tour. His deposition is expected to be played this week.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Plaintiff’s attorneys are trying to just play the deposition video and not have Finkelstein testify live, but he may still come in.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Testimony began about 45 minutes late because lawyers were arguing which portions of Dr. Stuart Finkelstein’s deposition can be used.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h We're on the lunch break in Jackson vs AEG Live case. Katherine Jackson is in court today.
Chef Kai Chase is on the witness stand.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Chef describes home lives of Michael Jackson's children to jury: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
(short update, longer one coming soon.)

by **Admin** Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:44 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6m I've got an updated story on Kai Chase's testimony coming shortly. Will post a link as soon as it's updated.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7m We're done with testimony in Jackson vs. AEG Live for the day.
Testimony resumes at 1:30 p.m. Pacific tomorrow, with Kai Chase on stand.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff's attorney Deborah Chang wrapped up her questioning of Kai Chase.
AEG attorney is taking over and I'll have updates at end of day.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Court had the afternoon break in Jackson vs AEG Live and I stayed out to file an updated story.
Now the attorneys, judge, are on a sidebar.

by **MJ Mod** Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:55 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 41m I'll be back in the courtroom tomorrow afternoon. Kai Chase expected to wrap up testimony tomorrow.
Karen Faye will be back on Friday.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 42m The alternate will be back tomorrow, will update on when he's dismissed.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 42m Defense attorney Marvin Putnam said he was concerned about other jurors’ trying to leave, but is OK with dismissal if it’s explained to jury

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m The court after discussion with the alternate and attorneys said she’ll likely dismiss him. He’s the 6th alternate, so way down the list.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m At the end of the court day, the court again spoke to an alternate juror who is buying a home in another city.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m Cross-examination of Kai Chase will continue tomorrow in the afternoon. (It's a half-day session. Friday will be a full day.)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 43m The chef said she thought Jackson’s deterioration in June was from rehearsing too much. She said she hadn’t heard of propofol.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 44m Chase said she never expected Jackson to die, or that Murray was giving him anything improper.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 44m Stebbins Bina also asked Chase about her impressions of Conrad Murray. The chef said he seemed like a nice man and well put together.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 44m Chase said there was an unspoken rule in the house that anyone who complained to Jackson about missed paychecks would be fired.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 44m She asked Chase about what happened when she wasn’t paid. Chase said Jackson’s assistant would reassure staff checks were coming.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 44m AEG Live defense attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina took over questioning. She focused on some of the secrecy of the Jackson mansion.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 45m Chang concluded her questioning after having Chase discuss the impact of Jackson’s death on his children and his mother.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 45m Chase testified about the day Jackson died, then was asked by plaintiff’s attorney Deborah Chang about impact of his death on MJ family.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 45m She said Jackson seemed like he had “the weight of the world on his shoulders” after that meeting.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 45m After the meeting Phillips, Gongaware and Dileo stayed at the house. They were still there when she left for the day.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 45m She said a vase was broken during the meeting, but she didn’t know who broke it. She said Jackson and Murray left meeting.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 46m Chase testified about a June meeting in with AEG execs Randy Phillips and Paul Gongaware, Murray and Jackson.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 46m She said she was concerned thought it was unusual that Conrad Murray was at the mansion daily, but didn’t voice concerns.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 46m Chase said numerous times during afternoon testimony that Jackson’s appearance was different in June 2009.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 46m As far as I know, the "killing me" quote from the morning session is still in the court record.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 46m The Jackson quote was stricken from the record in the afternoon session. Chase had said it before the lunch break, too.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 47m She said at one point that Jackson told her she needed to take care of his health. “They’re killing me,” she recounted Jackson saying.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 47m “He appeared very weak,” Chase said about Jackson. “He looked much thinner.” She said he looked under-nourished.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 47m Chase was let go from Jackson’s service in May 2009, but returned in June. She said by then, the singer had changed.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 48m A few last updates from Jackson vs AEG Live trial coming up -- laptop battery is getting low, so will cover some main points.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The story link I just posted is updated with details from afternoon testimony in Jackson vs. AEG Live.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h "Being daddy's little girl, Paris is devastated." _ Michael Jackson's personal chef on his children's grief: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Instead, Michael Jackson helped make a comfy box for the snails, complete with moss, cocktail umbrellas. Box stayed in the kitchen, she said

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h When they returned, Michael Jackson was waiting for them. “At this point I knew I was going to get fired,” she said. (She wasn’t.)

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Chase told a story about one night going into the backyard of the mansion and collecting snails with Paris Jackson for a science project.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The cats’ names were Katie and Thriller. Prince Jackson also had a pet rat, Kai Chase said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The house was full of pets, too, Chase said. There was a chocolate Labrador named Kenya, a talking bird named Siberia and two cats.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Chase told jurors Jackson’s children weren’t allowed to watch television and didn’t use computers.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Chase told the jury about Jackson’s children receiving tutoring at the home in various subjects, including creative writing, science, math.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h A few updates from Kai Chase's morning testimony coming up.

by **Admin** Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:14 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5m The rest of Dr. Early's deposition will be played tomorrow. Court resumes at 10:30 a.m.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5m Katherine Jackson's lawyers ended the day by playing portions of a deposition by an AEG-retained addiction expert, Dr. Paul Early.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m The chef said she never discussed missed paychecks with Jackson, and was never told by the singer not to go upstairs.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2m Chase said the “unspoken rule” that staff who questioned why they weren’t being paid would get fired came from Michael Amir Williams.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2m Plaintiff’s attorney Deborah Chang then resumed questioning Chase.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2m Stebbins Bina asked whether Chase was concerned that Mrs. Jackson would fire her over testimony in the case. Chase: “No. That’s absurd.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2m She said it wasn’t a gift because Katherine Jackson doesn’t celebrate birthdays. “She’s a Jehovah’s Witness,” Chase said.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2m Chase had tweeted that it was a “wonderful pre-birthday gift” and thanked Katherine Jackson.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2m Stebbins Bina asked about tickets Katherine Jackson gave Chase to her for the Jackson “Immortal” show. Chase said it wasn’t a gift.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3m The lawyer then asked about Chase’s current employment with Katherine Jackson. She said they haven’t discussed the AEG case.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3m Stebbins Bina asked about a 2010 party Paris apparently had at a roller rink. Chase said she was relying on what Paris told her.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3m Chase conceded that she hadn’t been present for Paris’ birthday since 2009, but Paris told her she didn’t like celebrations.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3m Stebbins Bina then challenged Chase on her contention that Paris Jackson hadn’t had any birthday parties since 2009.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3m She said their bedtimes varied, and that they sometimes stayed up late on weekends.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3m Chase said she couldn’t give a percentage of times she was there for bedtimes. Chase said she never saw children put to bed.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m There were questions about the children’s bedtimes. Stebbins Bina asked Chase how many times she was at house at kids’ bedtime.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m Stebbins Bina asked Chase to use professional language. The chef turned to the jury and said, “I didn’t write a blog for Larry King.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m There were more questions about the post, and Chase said, “I didn’t write a blog for Larry King, sweetheart.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m Chase: “I’m telling you that this is not mine. In a nice way.” She was clearly annoyed by this point.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m Chase kept denying it, eventually telling jury she had a blog called “Nibble by Kai Chase.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5m After the sidebar, Stebbins Bina asked several more questions about it, continuing to call it blog post that Chase wrote.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 27s It sounded like a news story, and Chase denied she wrote it. There was a sidebar about showing it to the jury.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 36s At this point, Stebbins Bina wanted to show Chase a post on CNN’s website. The lawyer called it a blog Chase wrote for Larry King.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 45s Chase said other staffers in Jackson’s house signed confidentiality agreements, but what she signed wasn’t a confidentiality agreement.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 52s She said before she left, Alvarez asked her to sign a one-paragraph document, but she doesn’t know what it was.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m The chef was asked a little bit about the day Jackson died. She testified about Alberto Alvarez asking her to leave the mansion.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m Chase said the only time she felt Jackson expressed reservations was when he made the “They’re killing me” comment.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m Stebbins Bina asked about Chase’s conversations with MJ about the “This Is It” tour. She said Jackson was excited about the tour.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m Chase wasn’t allowed to testify about what Dileo said. She said she didn’t mention it to police or during Murray’s criminal proceedings.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m Chase reiterated that she didn’t know who broke the vase during the meeting, only heard one statement from Frank Dileo.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3m Chase said at her deposition, she wasn’t asked for those details and “I didn’t say it.”

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m The chef testified yesterday that Jackson looked afraid going into that meeting. She was again asked why she didn’t mention details before.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m Chase was then asked about her description of Jackson at the meeting, that he wore a surgical mask and layers of clothes.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m The lawyer said the first time Chase mentioned the vase being broken was in her deposition in October 2012.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m Stebbins Bina then asked Chase why she didn’t mention the meeting in which a vase was broken to police. Chase said they didn’t ask.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4m Chase was asked about Dr. Allan Metzer and dermatologist Arnold Klein. She was also asked about nurse Cherilyn Lee.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5m Stebbins Bina asked Chase about whether she ever saw any of Jackson’s other doctors. Chase replied no.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5m Back to today's testimony ...
AEG Live Jessica Stebbins Bina continued her cross-examination of Kai Chase. She focused on a few key areas.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7m The meeting was on the record but sealed, and no announcement made about his status.
Should know more in the morning.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7m The day ended in a bit of mystery about the alternate juror who was likely going to be dismissed. He met with judge, attorneys, in chambers.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 8m We’re done for the day in Jackson vs AEG Live after an afternoon-only session. Kai Chase finished testifying.

by **Admin** Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:28 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 31s I plan on siting in on part of the afternoon session, but not sure how much I'll be able to post.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m Czeisler has worked with athletes, night-shift workers, the Rolling Stones, government agencies and astronauts.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m Dr. Czeisler is testifying for Katherine Jackson's side.
He went over a lot of the basics of sleep in the morning session.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2m Jackson trial tweeps -- posting will be light today while I work on a couple stories.
Today's witness is sleep expert Dr. Charles Czeisler

by **Admin** Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:16 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h I'll be back in court tomorrow on the Jackson vs AEG Live case. Gotta finish some writing now.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Sounds like Dr. Czeisler will spend most of Friday testifying. Karen Faye expected to return on June 28th to resume testifying.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Change of plans for court on Friday in Jackson vs AEG Live.
Karen Faye will NOT be testifying. Dr. Czeisler will remain on the stand.

by **Admin** Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:42 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 30m Monday will be a half-day session, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The witness will likely be an expert on medical conflicts of interest.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 31m Testimony has concluded for the week in the Jackson vs AEG Live trial.
Sleep expert Charles Czeisler concluded his testimony.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m The story also shows when a laywer asks a 17-minute hypothetical question, it can bring a trial to a grinding halt: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1m Expert: Michael Jackson was totally sleep-deprived by time of death: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

by **Admin** Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:07 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Thanks to all for who responded to my weekend story -- couldn't reply to everyone, but I appreciated all the feedback and RTs.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Waiting for Jackson vs AEG Live testimony to resume. Here's a link for those who need a recap of last week: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

by **MJ Mod** Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:42 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Matheson will continue testifying tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. PDT. Plaintiff's attorney Bill Bloss says he has about another 1/2 hour of questions

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Matheson said a later email about bringing Murray "into the fold" showed a conflict. Matheson said it signaled "the removal of independence"

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The doctor likened that to a coach telling a team doctor to put an injured player back in a ballgame because it was an important time.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Matheson also pointed to the language in one of Gongaware's emails about reminding Murray who was paying him as a possible conflict.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h ... (cont) versus the June 20, 2009 conversations in which Murray apparently told AEG that practice would keep MJ from deteriorating more.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He drew a distinction between the June 14 email in which Murray held Jackson back from practice, possibly for good medical reasons (cont)...

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h He said Murray's expected payday was problematic because he was in such deep debt (abt $1 million), and it might bias his care of Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Matheson said he got sense of Conrad Murray's debt from Detective Orlando Martinez's testimony, investigation.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The doctor focused on emails sent by Kenny Ortega on June 14th, and also the 'trouble at the Front' emails from June 20, 2009.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Matheson spent much of his later testimony going through emails he said supported his conflict of interest determination.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Dr. Matheson: "When Mr. Jackson’s health deteriorated, I think that conflict of interest played out."

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Matheson said since the contract allowed for Murray's services to be terminated if the tour was postponed or canceled, that was a conflict.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Part of that conflict was created by Murray's debts and his expected $150k/mo. payday. Another conflict source was his contract w/ AEG.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Matheson said he thought there was a conflict of interest between Conrad Murray, AEG Live and Michael Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h A few more updates on Jackson vs. AEG Live trial ... Today's witness was Dr. Gordon Matheson, a sports medicine, conflict of interest expert

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Matheson cited Murray's agreed-upon $150k a month salary and his deep financial debts as triggers for a conflict of interest.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h He said assuming that Dr. Murray was hired by AEG Live, it appears there was a conflict of interest in his care of Michael Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Matheson, who has never been an expert witness, said he is being paid $500 an hour.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Matheson said financial gain is one potential conflict of interest, but so are reputation, status, recognition.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h He said in sports medicine, there may be conflicts between the patient, the doctor and the coach or team administrator, agents, etc.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h He explained what a conflict of interest is in the sports medicine world. He said it’s when there are 3 interested parties in medical care.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Fun fact from Dr. Matheson: Stanford as won 2 ½ times as many Olympic gold medals as the country of Canada, he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h He also served as the team physician for the Canadian hockey team for 8 years.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Part of Dr. Matheson’s work is to work with Stanford athletes, keeping them healthy. He’s also been team physician for NHL’s Canucks.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Matheson is a Canadian and was educated there. He started out as a doctor in Inuit communities and has been at Stanford for 19 years.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Matheson is an expert in sports doctors and conflicts of interest. He teaches at Stanford University and is a team physician.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h After the video of Dr. Early’s testimony ended, plaintiffs called Dr. Gordon Matheson to the stand. He’s also an expert.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h AEG’s attorneys say they expect to call Dr. Early to the stand later in the case.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h Early is an addiction medicine expert. He is an AEG -retained expert, but Katherine Jackson’s lawyers are playing his deposition.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h We’re back in session in Jackson vs. AEG Live. The jury finished watching videotaped testimony of Dr. Paul Early this afternoon.

by **MJ Mod** Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:15 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Paris also said she wanted to do something artistic, like gymnastics. Katherine appeared to laugh, watching the video.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Blanket said he didn't know. Paris said she wanted to help the poor. Prince: "I’d like to be a movie director and an architect."

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff's attorney Brian Panish then showed a video of the kids on Christmas attorney. Jackson asked them what they wanted to do in life.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He said his dad was always working and scoffed at the suggestion that his father was "lazy." Some AEG execs used that word to describe MJ.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince talked about living abroad in the days after Neverland. He mentioned staying Aspen, NY, Bahrain, Ireland and other locales.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The afternoon session will begin with videotaped deposition testimony from former AEG CEO Tim Leiweke. Then TJ Jackson will take the stand.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h I need to get back to the courtroom. I'll try to post a few more updates before I have to get back inside.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He said the fireplaces were always on, and so was classical music when the family lived at Neverland Ranch.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h "I guess they ruined it for my dad," he said of the investigators handling the molestation case and why it led his father to leave Neverland

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He described growing up on Neverland Ranch, which he left when he was 6 years old. He showed a video of zoo, amusement rides for the jury.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince said his dad gave him a necklace with a camera viewfinder on it, so he could see how to compose shots.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince said his father would show him how the scenes were shot, and then impart on him how important sound was on the 2nd viewing.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He described his interest in filmmaking as something he and his dad shared. They'd watch movies twice -- the first time on mute.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Asked what he wants to do later in life, Prince said he'd like to go to USC and study film or business.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h He said learning was important to him. "It’s something that my dad taught me to do, that everything is a learning experience," Prince said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince is a good student. He said he's a member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.68 GPA.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Lots of photos were shown throughout Prince Jackson's testimony, including one of him, Paris and their grandmother on 1st day of school.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff's lawyers wanted to get his testimony wrapped today so he can go back to school. Sounds like he'll be back later in the trial.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince said he is currently in summer school, studying U.S. history. He also talked about being on a school robotics team.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Lawyers for AEG and Murray say the tense meeting between AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips and the doctor never happened. (more in link I posted)

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Prince's voice was fairly low & hard to hear throughout his testimony. It wasn't until after a break that they got the audio fixed.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The first 15 minutes of Prince Jackson’s testimony were dominated by family photos, videos. He said he helped pick them out for trial.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Katherine Jackson, Trent and TJ Jackson all sat in the front row of the audience. All stood to greet the jury when they came in at 9:55 a.m.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The "well" is the area where attorneys and the court reporter sit. Prince sat across a barrier from his grandmother.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Before his testimony, Prince sat in a chair in the “well” of the courtroom, looking around and taking everything in.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h A few updates on Prince Jackson's testimony while I wait for a story to move...

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Prince also went over and shook AEG defense attorney Marvin Putnam's hand. Chang sounded like she told him about Prince's grades.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Prince is done testifying. After he left the witness stand, he hugged plaintiff's attorney Deborah Chang.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h I'll be in the courtroom and will post updates when possible. Just so everyone's clear, I cannot tweet from inside the courtroom.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince Jackson has arrived at the LA courtroom where he'll be testifying the Jackson vs AEG Live trial.

by **MJ Mod** Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:53 am

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Bodyguard Alberto Alvarez ran into the house and Prince said he ran upstairs.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince said he went to see what was going on and saw Murray running back upstairs, then was told by Kai Chase the doctor needed him.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince then talked about the day his father died. He said he heard screaming upstairs, then footsteps on the stairs.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h He said his last conversation with his dad was when he called to tell him that Randy Phillips was at the Carrolwood house.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Sometimes his father would complain it would be too hot. “His body temperature was up and down,” Prince said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Michael Jackson would sometimes come downstairs and complain he was freezing, despite the fact it was summertime, Prince said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h In June 2009, Prince said his father was acting differently. “He ate by himself a lot,” he said of that time period.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h He also said Phillips would sometimes come with Jackson’s on-again, off-again, manager, Tohme Tohme.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince said he thought he saw Phillips on the night of June 24, 2009, but he didn’t remember the exact date.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince said he couldn't remember exactly which night he witnessed this tense meeting between Phillips and Murray.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h He described a tense meeting in which Phillips seemed “aggressive” and was grabbing Murray by the elbow.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince said he saw Phillips would sometimes show up when his father wasn’t home. He said he saw Phillips talk to Murray twice.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Plaintiff's attorney Brian Panish then asked Prince if he ever saw Randy Phillips at the mansion on Carrolwood Drive. He said yes.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Going back to updates from the morning session in the Jackson case After discussing Murray, Prince talked about AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Court is done for the day in Jackson vs. AEG Live. Testimony resumes tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. PDT. TJ and Taj Jackson expected to testify.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h I'm going to have to head back into court soon, but will post additional updates after today's session is done.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Murray wouldn’t take the money directly from Michael Jackson, Prince said. He said the doctor would only take half the cash.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince said his dad would give him and Paris a few hundred dollars occasionally to give Murray.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h He then talked about Conrad Murray. He said it was his understanding from his dad that AEG was supposed to be paying Murray but wasn’t.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince on Conrad Murray: “I was 12, to my understanding he was supposed to make sure my dad stayed healthy.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince also talked about seeing oxygen tanks in the home. He said they weren’t hidden and were visible to anyone downstairs.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h He said one time he tried to go into his father’s room, and it was locked. His dad was doing a meditation session on Skype, he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince then testified about the Carrolwood mansion. He said it was his understanding that his dad kept his bedroom locked.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h “He would cry sometimes,” Prince said of his dad’s conversations with Phillips. He said his father once told him “They’re going to kill me.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince then described seeing his father while he was talking on the phone with AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips. He said his dad would get upset.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h “He just wished he had more time for rehearsals,” Prince said about the "This Is It" shows.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Michael Jackson was excited about the prospect of performing for his children, and knew it would probably be his last tour, Prince said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince said his father was excited about performing the “This Is It” shows, but wanted more time to rehearse.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince then described his father’s feelings toward the “This Is It” tour. He said he wasn’t happy with the terms.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h The montage was first shown during opening statements, but is now officially part of the evidence in the case.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h The video showed Prince, Paris and Blanket excitedly receiving Kenya.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish then played a montage of the song “You Are My Life” played over several photos and a video.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince said his father was terrified of dogs, but wanted his children to have one.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h He then related the family receiving Kenya, their chocolate Labrador, on a Christmas morning a few years ago.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince said he saw Grace and Paris together recently. “They were happy,” he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h He was asked about the deposition clip of Paris that was played earlier in the trial in which she related a story about nanny Grace Rwaramba

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince was asked a couple times about Paris now. He said she was having a rough time.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h “We always listened to his music, but we never knew how famous he was,” Prince Jackson said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince said he and Paris discovered their dad’s fame after watching a video of one of his concerts.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h Prince said he and his brother and sister grew up not knowing how famous their father was. “He never wanted us to know,” he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h A few more updates from the morning session, now that I have a bit of a break.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 7h We're on the afternoon break in Jackson vs AEG Live. They're still playing deposition for former AEG CEO Tim Leiweke.

by **MJ Mod** Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:00 am

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h I’ll be back in court tomorrow for TJ and Taj Jackson’s testimony, and on Friday as well for Karen Faye’s testimony.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h It sounds like they also want to make a case for bringing Philip Anschutz to court, but that argument will occur later.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff’s attorneys say they think they can get that testimony in if Finkelstein testifies in person rather than by videotaped deposition.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h They lost a ruling today about portions of testimony that Finkelstein would give on the role of a Dr. Forecast on the “Dangerous” tour.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff’s attorneys now say they may want to call Dr. Stuart Finkelstein as a live witness rather than play his deposition.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h TJ Jackson and Taj Jackson will testify tomorrow, and they’re trying to work out what will happen next.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Video of Leiweke’s deposition lasted more than an hour, and then the trial recessed for the day.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Lieweke said he didn’t remember receiving many emails shown throughout the case, and said he didn’t want to speculate on what they meant.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h After the lunch break, former AEG CEO & President Tim Leiweke’s deposition was played.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Putnam asked a few more questions about the deposition, Panish asked Prince about his impressions of Putnam and they were done.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish: “Have you ever gone through anything in your whole life like the loss of your father?” Prince: “No.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h There was a lot of back-and-forth about how long the deposition actually lasted. Then he moved on to another question.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish took over questioning again, and he asked Prince about his deposition. It took place on a Saturday, but had to be interrupted.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince: “People from AEG, they got let in, but people like my grandpa would get turned away.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Putnam asked Prince about how people got let into Jackson’s mansion, and the teenager dropped a zinger.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h That would rule out June 24th as the day of the tense exchange, but Prince said today he was unclear on which day the exchange happened.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Putnam showed Prince another portion of his deposition in which he said he talked to his dad the morning after the Phillips/Murray meeting.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince said he assumed that the door was locked when his dad and Conrad Murray were in the room together.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Putnam at one point played some of Prince’s deposition. He described trying to playing hide-and-seek but finding his dad’s bedroom locked.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince was asked about a chef who worked at the Carrolwood mansion for the month Kai Chase was gone, but he didn’t know his name.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince: “My understanding is that I don’t think Dr. Conrad didn’t want to take money from my dad because he felt bad.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Murray would only take a portion of the stack of $100 bills that Michael Jackson provided, Prince said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Prince said he never saw his dad pay Murray while they lived at Carrolwood, but he would give him and his sister money for the doctor.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h AEG Live defense attorney Marvin S. Putnam did the questioning. He focused on Jackson’s payments to Conrad Murray.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h To round out the day of Prince’s testimony (for those of you still up & European tweeps), I’ll share some updates from rest of the day.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h I'm going to have to take a Twitter break to write, grab a bite to eat. Will try to come back on later.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Panish asked: "Do you miss your dad a lot?" Prince: "Yes." That concluded plaintiff's questioning.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h As for Blanket, Prince said he's not sure he knows what he's lost. He said they're doing best they can as a family.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h He said that he and Paris don't celebrate birthdays anymore. They "wouldn't be the same without him," he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h He said his father's death had hit Paris especially hard. "She was my dad's princess," he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h “Nothing will ever be the same,” Prince said. He said he has a hard time sleeping.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h The court took the morning break, and after that Panish asked Prince about the impact of his father’s death on his life.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince said Paris’ speech was impromptu. “She just grabbed the microphone and started talking,” he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince was then asked about the memorial service in which the children appeared and Paris gave a heartfelt speech about her father.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Panish wrapped up this line of questioning: “I’m not going to ask any more about that.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Michael Jackson’s manager, Frank Dileo, was also at the hospital, Prince recalled.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h The Murray quote was one of those times when Prince was hard to hear in the courtroom

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince recalls Murray telling him, Paris and Blanket something to the effect of, Sorry kids, dad’s dead.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince said he was optimistic about what would happen with his father, until Conrad Murray came in and told them he was dead.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince’s eyes were red while he testified about June 25, 2009. He didn't break down. He kept his composure throughout this testimony.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Prince said the phrase about angels watching over them was something his father often said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h He said on the ride to the hospital, he tried to reassure Paris and Blanket by telling that angels were watching over them.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Paris Jackson was screaming for her dad, Prince said. He said he was crying while all this was going on.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h “I saw Dr. Conrad doing CPR on my dad,” Prince said. He said his father was hanging halfway off the bed, his eyes rolled back in his head.

by **MJ Mod** Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:21 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Testimony will resume tomorrow at 10 a.m. PDT with Karen Faye. The testimony of Taj Jackson will be interrupted, resume later.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Anschutz won't be ordered to testify at the trial. Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos expressed doubt about what he would add to case.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h The Jackson vs AEG Live trial ended for the day on arguments about whether Phil Anschutz could be ordered to come testify. Judge denied it.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Plaintiff’s attorneys argued that the notes were “classic wrongful death evidence” and should be allowed in.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Another note that Jackson wrote about something Blanket said at age 6 will be shown to jury, but with his age will be redacted.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h One of the notes was from Paris to her father, expressing happiness that she got a hug. The judge ruled it couldn’t be shown to jury.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Shortly after this, there was an afternoon break and they held a sidebar hearing over notes that Taj was going to testify about.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Taj said he wanted to have it in a “place where both my uncle and my mom would be.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Taj cited his wedding last weekend. He held it at the Jackson family’s Hayvenhurst home in Encino.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He broke down when he described the impact of losing a parent. He cited them being gone for major milestones.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He added, “When my mom passed, he stepped in and just made sure that our whole world didn't crumble.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h “I feel lost because he’s not here,” Taj Jackson of his uncle Michael.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Shortly after that, TJ Jackson was excused and Taj Jackson took the stand. Taj Jackson is 39, is TJ’s older brother and a member of 3T.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h “My mother was murdered for money,” TJ said. “I don’t put anything past anyone.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Michael Jackson told TJ and his brothers a couple times that he thought he would be murdered, he said. He said he didn't believe it at first

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Stebbins Bina then asked TJ whether he believed his uncle Michael was murdered. “I do,” TJ responded.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ said he said goodbye to his uncle Michael, who asked if he was headed to London for “This Is It.” TJ said he would see him there.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He said Jackson seemed happy but they didn’t talk about “This Is It” or music or career issues.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Once testimony resumed TJ testified about Katherine and Joe Jackson’s 40th anniversary party. It was the last time he saw his uncle Michael.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h After the lunch break, there was a long sidebar before the court resumed. It was held in chambers, delayed questioning of TJ for abt 30 mins

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ said he’d heard talk about Katherine Jackson having health issues, but he’s not aware of any that she actually has.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Stebbins Bina asked whether he was aware of any health problems Katherine Jackson experienced that prompted her time away.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Her first questions before the lunch break were about Katherine Jackson’s absence last year.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Stebbins Bina wanted a sidebar before she started her questioning, and that ate up most of the rest of the morning session. ^corrected tweet

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Stebbins Bina wanted a sidebar before she started her questioning, and that ate up most of the morning session.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Boyle finished his questioning of TJ, and AEG Live defense attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina took began her cross-examination.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ said he hadn’t heard of Chase until Prince, Paris and Blanket asked for her.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Boyle asked TJ about Kai Chase, his uncle’s chef who now works for Katherine. He says he had no idea she might be a witness in this case.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He said he always thought Prince was his uncle’s little assistant. Blanket was always wrapped his father’s leg, TJ recalled.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ then described Paris’ relationship with her dad. He described her as a daddy’s girl who’s struggling with the loss of her father.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h “I just think the loss of the uncle has hit her at a different level,” TJ said of Paris.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Boyle was then asked about each of the children. Of Prince, he said he’s “poised and ambitious” and is extremely smart, reads a lot of books

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ said he coordinates a lot of Prince, Paris and Blanket’s after-school activities.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He then discussed his co-guardianship arrangement with Katherine Jackson. He called the CEO and “queen” of the house.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ told the jury about Jackson’s generosity and how he won $200 in a trivia contest his uncle officiated between TJ and his brothers.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He recounted an incident in Spain where people lined the streets for 5 miles to cheer Jackson on. “He was very humble about that,” TJ said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He said he went to shows on Michael Jackson’s previous tours and planned to go to “This Is It” in London.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Boyle played a couple of video clips during TJ’s testimony, including one 3T music video featuring Michael Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He said his uncle pushed him to go to the Wharton School of Business, but TJ didn’t end up going. He said he regretted it.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He said Jackson bought him and his brothers instruments and fostered their interest in music, but wanted them to earn their careers.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ said his uncle gave him advice and tried to provide him with inspiration tried to keep him inspired. “He was just there for me.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ’s mother Delores, also known as Dee Dee, was murdered when he was 16. “My world crumbled and my uncle Michael saved it,” he said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ never really recovered, so after 30-45 seconds Boyle said he would as a different quesiton. He asked TJ about his mother.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Boyle asked TJ to describe his relationship with Michael Jackson, and he dropped his head and started crying.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ said yes. He cited Prince driving a pickup truck, not a sports car.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Boyle asked TJ if he was trying to impart his conservative spending habits on Jackson’s children.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ said the amount of time he spends at the Jackson’s home in Calabasas varies, sometimes it’s once a week, sometimes it’s six nights/week.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ Jackson said he’s only ever owned two cars _ Honda Accords. He plans to get another one when he gives his current one to his son.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Boyle spent several minutes establishing TJ Jackson as a modest man. He lives in Corona, Calif., drives a Honda Accord.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h TJ is Katherine’s grandson and Tito Jackson’s son. He’s also a cousin and co-guardian of Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson. He’s 34.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Plaintiff’s attorney Kevin Boyle did the questioning of TJ Jackson. Boyle started out by asking TJ about his place in the Jackson family.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The judge apologized to the jury for keeping them waiting for more than an hour. She explained she had other cases this morning.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Witnesses aren’t usually allowed in the courtroom, unless they’re a plaintiff or defendant.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h AEG wanted to exclude Taj because he is the next witness, but judge said he could be there to support Katherine Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Before the jury came in, lawyers argued over whether Taj could stay in the courtroom while TJ testified. The judge agreed to let him stay.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Taj Jackson sat next to his grandmother in the front row of the courtroom when we started this morning.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h We're on a short break in Jackson vs. AEG Live. A few updates from today's proceedings coming up...

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h I'm heading back into court, but will have updates later today. AEG's defense attorney is now questioning TJ Jackson.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h We just came back into session in Jackson vs AEG Live. Afternoon testimony was delayed by a sidebar. TJ Jackson remains on the stand.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 5h Paparazzi have made it harder for Michael Jackson's children to grieve, their cousin and co-guardian says:

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h We're on the lunch break in Jackson vs AEG Live trial. TJ Jackson didn't finish testifying, so he'll be back on the stand after the break.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 8h We're finally about to get started in Jackson vs AEG Live trial. Testimony was delayed because the judge had to hear other cases.

by **MJ Mod** Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:04 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 52m Putnam asked whether she found the proceedings funny. “I don’t think the case is funny at all sir,” Faye responded.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 52m Putnam asked if she found anything else and she quipped, “I was going through my drawers. I found some sexy things for my boyfriend and I.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 52m Faye didn’t give the text messages to AEG’s lawyers. Putnam: ““I guess we’re getting them now.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 52m Putnam asked Faye when she discovered the texts, and when she handed them over to plaintiff’s counsel. She said she turned them in today.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 52m ... that helped her remember when things happened during prep for the “This Is It” tour. AEG attorney Marvin Putnam seemed surprised.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 53m It was about this time that the juror had an issue and court took a break. When court resumed, Karen Faye revealed she found texts (cont)

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 53m She responded, “I thought his behavior was a little odd, but not out of the ordinary.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 53m Faye said she thought his wig was too big. Putnam asked her about Jackson’s behavior.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 53m On seeing Jackson’s press conference announcing the London shows, Faye said, “I just thought he had a really bad hairpiece on, sir.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 53m Faye on not talking to Jackson after his acquittal: “He had been through a horrible, horrible ordeal and I was by his side sir.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 53m We're on the lunch break in Jackson vs. AEG Live. Court resumes at 2 p.m. Will try to get out a few more updates from the morning session.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Looks like we're going back in session, so I'll update later.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Faye didn’t talk to Jackson after his acquittal. Putnam asked Faye whether that upset her. “It didn’t upset me. No sir.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h She said she talked to him every few months, but didn’t see him again until April 2009. She found out about ‘This Is It’ tour from the news.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Putnam asked Faye about her interactions with Michael Jackson after his acquittal in the child molestation case.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Faye said her deposition spanned five or six days. At one point, she held up her hands to show how huge the file was.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Putnam asked whether Faye had reviewed her trial testimony. She said she hadn’t. She reviewed her deposition.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Faye is expected to testify all day. We were only expecting about four hours of testimony today, and that was before this unexpected break.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h AEG defense attorney Marvin S. Putnam is cross-examining Faye. He started out stating it had been 7 weeks since she was last in court.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Karen Faye remains on on the witness stand while the court is on its break. She is wearing a black dress and pearls.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h Court took a quick break about 15 minutes into the session because a juror needed a break. Said she needed to take an aspirin.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h We're about to go back in session in Jackson vs AEG Live. Karen Faye just walked into the courtroom to resume testifying.

by **MJ Mod** Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:50 pm

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h It was a wild end to the trial day in Jackson vs AEG, with court having to look into jury tampering incident.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Faye: “I wanted it to be as private for him as possible.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h She was also asked about contract terms that called for her to submit itemized receipts for expenses only if Jackson approved it.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h She was asked about the wigs she bought for Jackson, which she said were ventilated. She said she needed 5 wigs for the London shows.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Faye was then asked about her contract with AEG to work with Jackson on “This Is It.” She said she wasn't paid until contract was signed.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h She said she thought Jackson was better off when Grace wasn’t living at Neverland Ranch during the trial.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Faye was then asked about the Jackson family maid, Grace Rwaramba and her role during the molestation trial.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Faye said they were Kenny’s words and not hers. She said she didn’t recall saying the schedule was dangerous.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Putnam showed her an email Ortega sent to AEG exec Paul Gongaware saying Faye raised concerns about the schedule.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Faye said she didn’t characterize it that way. “I said it wasn’t the best schedule for Michael to be successful,” she said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h She added that she thought Jackson needed more time to recuperate. Putnam asked whether she called schedule dangerous.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h “I didn't say definitively that it was going to be a problem,” Faye said. “I said this was something we should look at.”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Faye said she was concerned about how close together the “This Is It” shows were and she reached out to Kenny Ortega, the tour director.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Faye recalled Jackson telling her, “’ It started out as 10 shows and then I woke up and it was 50.’”

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 6h Faye was asked about her conversation with Jackson about the “This Is It” shows. She says the singer seemed surprised about the 50 shows.

by **MJ Mod** Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:04 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 31m Taj Jackson may return to the witness stand on Wednesday, attorneys said today. #JacksonvsAEGtrial

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 31m Update on Jackson vs AEG Live witnesses: tomorrow addiction and pain management expert Dr. Sidney Schnoll is expected to begin testifying.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 2h We're done for the day in Jackson vs AEG Live. Testimony resumes with HR expert Jean Seawright at 10 am PDT tomorrow.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Since a lot of the testimony was about as interesting as your last HR-training session, updates are going to be sporadic this afternoon.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h It now appears that HR expert Jean Seawright won't finish testifying today.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Judge Yvette Palazuelos said she would wait to strike the printout and discussion from the record until she hears more about it tomorrow.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h He wanted the printout and comments about it made in front of the jury stricken from the record, but judge refused for now.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish was extremely upset during the sidebar, saying Stebbins Bina and the judge erred by showing the printout to jury.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Stebbins Bina acknowledged during the sidebar that she wasn't sure if the printout was a federal regulation, so she'll check on it tonight.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish objected, and pointed out the printout doesn’t have a date on it. He said doc shouldn’t have been shown.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Stebbins Bina showed the jury a printout from the EEOC website that she said showed the agency prohibited credit checks.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h AEG attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina asked Seawright about whether the EEOC now prohibits credit checks.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Before the break, there was a tense session outside the jury’s presence on EEOC guidelines with regard to credit checks.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h A couple of the jurors seemed to be struggling to stay away during Seawright’s cross-examination.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Seawright said the dictionary definition didn’t totally define what an independent contractor was. Seawright wouldn't define the term.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The effort to define independent contractor prompted a lengthy sidebar. Afterward, Stebbins Bina read a definition from the dictionary.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Stebbins Bina tried to get Seawright to define the term “Independent contractor.” Seawright said there wasn’t a standard definition.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h She said the Jackson vs AEG Live case is the first one where a person’s credit history was an issue. Other cases involved criminal history.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Correction from an earlier tweet -- Seawright has consulted on approximately 16 cases, but only testified in two of them.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The following updates are from the afternoon session. Seawright was questioned by AEG Live defense lawyer Jessica Stebbins Bina.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h AEG Live’s lawyers objected to some of the questions Seawright was being asked, but judge allowed her to respond to most of them.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Seawright said at the minimum, AEG Live should have done a credit check on Conrad Murray.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h She said using a process like AEG employed could lead to harm. She said an independent contractor can cause as much harm as an employee.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h She said requiring an independent contractor to be fully insured and indemnifying AEG from liability benefited the company.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The processes included relying on a previous working relationship with AEG, or being known to the artist.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h There were seven items on the procedures for Independent Contractors. Seawright wrote that none were standard practices.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Seawright said some of the processes including on the AEG exhibit were standard practices. Others were not.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish gave Seawright a red marker and asked her to write whether they were processes that reflect standard human resources practices.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The board was titled “AEG Process to Check Out People.” It drew distinctions between employees and independent contractors.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish displayed a board with a blowup of an AEG Live exhibit that their corporate attorney, Shawn Trell, used in his testimony.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The next few updates are from the morning update. Cross examination tweets are from the afternoon session, FYI.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Coming up are a few additional updates from testimony in Jackson vs AEG Live case. HR expert Jean Seawright is still on the stand.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h In forming her opinion, Seawright said she relied on the testimony of Dr. Matheson and other witnesses during the trial.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish questioned whether the absence of a criminal record would be enough of a check. Seawright said no.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h She would have also recommended a verification of Murray’s Social Security information.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Seawright said in Murray’s case, she would have recommended the following checks: criminal, credit and driving history.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The factors included Murray working in Jackson’s home, having access to confidential info and the singer’s family and giving medical care.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h She said she would have considered Murray performing a high-risk job due to several factors.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Panish asked whether Seawright believed AEG followed adequate hiring practices. She said the company didn’t follow good hiring practices.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Attorney Brian Panish asked Seawright a hypothetical question. He told her to assume AEG Live hired Conrad Murray at MJ’s request.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Doing background checks is relatively inexpensive, Seawright said. A Social Security number check might cost $5, criminal check up to $30.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Seawright said she doesn’t advise different procedures for checking the background of an employee vs an independent contractor.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Seawright is being paid $300 an hour to testify and has done approximately 100 hours of work on the case so far.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h The worker had a previous murder conviction, but no background check had been done, Seawright said.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h She has testified in around 16 court cases, including one in which an employee killed a supervisor.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h Seawright has her own HR-consulting company based in Florida, but has clients in different parts of the case.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 3h We’re on a break in Jackson vs. AEG Live. First witness today is a human resources expert, Jean Seawright.

by **MJ Mod** Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:29 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 8m For healthcare professionals, the figure was 3%, according to figures read into the record by Stebbins Bina.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 9m For employees' with "safety sensitive" roles (which Seawright believes Conrad Murray qualified as), credit screens were done in 5% of cases.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 11m According to the 2010 survey, 30% of respondents did credit checks on employees in fiduciary duty roles. Much less in other categories.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 11m Stebbins Bina walked Seawright through a survey of 158 HR professionals who answered questions about performing credit checks.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 13m Most of AEG defense attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina's questioning centered on doing credit checks on employees.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 17m Judge Palazuelos’ statement included language that she would instruct jurors’ on evidence once testimony concludes in the case.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 17m Before Seawright resumed testifying, the judge read a statement telling jury that the EEO document wasn’t a law. (Details earlier in my TL)

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 17m Testimony in the Jackson vs AEG Live case resumed at 11:07 a.m., more than an hour after jury was told to report.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 18m We're on the lunch break in Jackson vs. AEG Live. Cross-examination of HR expert Jean Seawright still ongoing and will continue after lunch.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She’s having the attorneys craft a statement to read to the jury when they come in and HR expert Jean Seawright resumes testifying.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish was also concerned because Palazuelos told the jury the guidance against employment-related credit checks was a law, which isn’t.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Judge Yvette Palazuelos said questions about the document could be asked, but it wouldn’t be allowed into evidence.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish argued the document was a non-binding policy and shouldn’t be raised during trial.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h At this point, 45 minutes after the jury was told to report this morning, they still haven’t been brought into the courtroom.

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Testimony was delayed by a lengthy argument over an EEOC printout that was shown in court yesterday. (See my timeline from yesterday.)

Anthony McCartney Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h The Jackson vs AEG Live trial resumed this morning with arguments. Testimony hasn't started yet. Katherine and Trent Jackson are here today

by **MJ Mod** Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:25 pm

~ Update by MJ Mod 7/2/2013 ~

Due to the enormous amount of time that is spent by both Admin and myself working on the court transcripts, WeAreTheWorld. will now be taking over both the ABC tweets and the Anthony McCartney tweets.

by ijustcan'tstoplovinguMJ Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:28 pm

where r u finding this stuff and how r u posting it? i would gladly help whenever i can Smile

by WeAreTheWorld. Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:29 pm

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h I'm heading back into the courtroom. Will update once more at the end of the day.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Seawright’s testimony should be done soon. The next witness, Dr. Sidney Schnoll, is in the hallway waiting for his turn.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She said the experts aren’t supposed to say whether they believe Murray was hired or not _ that was for the jury to decide.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She explained that one of her pretrial orders was that experts could assume Murray was either hired or not hired by AEG Live.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h At one point, Judge Palazuelos rubbed her hands over her face and stopped the proceedings. She turned and addressed the jury.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish said he asked the question because Stebbins Bina asked a similar question on cross-examination.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish then asked Seawright whether she believed AEG Live hired Murray, a question for the jury to decide.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Seawright: “It was a red flag for me at the beginning of the process,” she said of Murray’s expected $150,000 a month salary.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She said she knew he first asked for $5 million then dropped his rate down to $150,000 a month. She said that raised questions for her.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Before the break, Panish asked Seawright whether she reviewed testimony in the case about Conrad Murray’s pay.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h She said the agencies view delinquent debts as one way people may compromise their ethical judgment.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Seawright then said that many government agencies screen people’s credit because they see delinquent debts as a possible risk.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Judge Palazuelos: “Why are we revisiting this.” Panish said he was trying to clarify issue for the jury, but judge sustained the objection.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Panish asked a few questions before asking Seawright about the EEOC guidelines that have been argued over. AEG attorneys objected.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Stebbins Bina wrapped up her questioning after about an hour, and plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish took over.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h One key factor in that was the fact Murray was working in Michael Jackson’s home, Seawright said.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Seawright stuck to her testimony that Murray should have been considered in a high-risk positive and dealing with safety-sensitive matters

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h Stebbins Bina also asked about reports Seawright prepared in other cases. There were objections, but some of the questions were allowed.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h AEG Live defense attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina focused on statistics from a survey of HR professionals.

Anthony McCartneyAnthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 1h We’re on the afternoon break in Jackson vs. AEG Live trial. Cross examination of HR expert Jean Seawright concluded.

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