Jackson in new bid to avoid court
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Singer Michael Jackson tries to get  child molestation charges thrown out or the forthcoming trial delayed.
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In the latest restriction on the news organizations covering the Michael Jackson case, bailiffs Thursday imposed an unusual new rule on reporters and members of the public attending a routine hearing: No talking in court, not even before the proceedings.
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As Michael Jackson&#39;s January 31 court date on charges of child molestation approaches, prosecutors are turning up the heat on the pop star.
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LOS ANGELES  - Michael Jackson is hoping to have his child molestation charges dismissed, or short of that, to delay his Jan. 31 trial date.
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Lawyers for Michael Jackson have asked a California judge to conduct behind closed doors a key hearing into accusations of past sex offenses by the singer, along with all other proceedings involving evidence in the case.
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SANTA MARIA, California (CNN) -- Threats made against pop star Michael Jackson prompted authorities to maintain a heightened alert for the singer&#39;s court appearance, sources close to the case told CNN Tuesday.
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LOS ANGELES - The judge in the Michael Jackson case turned down two big defense requests yesterday. The first was to dismiss the case.
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Michael Jackson's prosecutors have asked the trial judge to keep the courtroom open during hearings on whether to admit into evidence allegations of prior sexual offenses by the singer, according to documents released Tuesday.
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SANTA MARIA, Calif.  - Michael Jackson said on  Friday he had sought to "buy peace" in the past by paying off  two claims of child molestation but now -- as he is embroiled  in another abuse case -- he regretted not having fought the  allegations in court.
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Dozens of Michael Jackson's fans pressed against a chain-link fence outside court Monday, staking out viewing spots hours before the pop star was to arrive to face off against the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges...
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Against a backdrop of dueling public relations moves, Michael Jackson faces off in court Monday against the man who has put him there, Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon.
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A judge denied a defense bid to delay Michael Jackson&#39;s child molestation trial, saying it would be &quot;a huge step backward&quot; and clearing the way for the trial to begin next month as planned.
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LOS ANGELES : Pop star Michael Jackson has asked for a delay of his child molestation trial, saying prosecutors were to blame for conducting last-minute &quot;unnecessary&quot; new searches at his home.
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Singer Michael Jackson lawyers request that his accuser is not referred to as a 'victim' during his forthcoming trial.
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Staff Writer. 10/15/04 A judge denied a defense request to dismiss the indictment against Michael Jackson during a Thursday hearing and also urged both sides to get ready for a Jan. 31 trial-start date.
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Against a backdrop of dueling public relations moves, Michael Jackson faces off in court Monday against the man who has put him there, Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon...
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Lawyers for Michael Jackson have asked a judge to dismiss the child molestation charges against him, claiming that prosecutors were improperly trying to "shock and intimidate" the pop star when they raided his Neverland Valley Ranch two weeks ago.