Carrie
11-04-2004, 08:48 AM
MSN (http://entertainment.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=172318)
Nov 4, 2004
Michael Jackson, saying his upcoming child molestation trial is nothing more than a grudge match by a vindictive prosecutor, wants a judge to remove District Attorney Tom Sneddon and allow the state attorney general to intervene.
Superior Court Judge Rodney Melville was expected to rule on the motion Thursday.
Defense attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr. said in court papers that Sneddon "is motivated by personal animosity" toward Jackson," creating a conflict of interest that would prevent the pop star from receiving a fair trial.
Full Story (http://entertainment.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=172318)
Nov 4, 2004
Michael Jackson, saying his upcoming child molestation trial is nothing more than a grudge match by a vindictive prosecutor, wants a judge to remove District Attorney Tom Sneddon and allow the state attorney general to intervene.
Superior Court Judge Rodney Melville was expected to rule on the motion Thursday.
Defense attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr. said in court papers that Sneddon "is motivated by personal animosity" toward Jackson," creating a conflict of interest that would prevent the pop star from receiving a fair trial.
Full Story (http://entertainment.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=172318)