K. Jackson-Klage gegen AEG- Der Prozess- Nur News -Keine Diskussion

[Lena]

Da keinerlei konkrete Quellen genannt sind, gut möglich das die Meldung nur Tabloid ist.

Laut Radar plant AEG evtl. jemand von Staatsanwaltteam vom Murray-Strafporzess Walgran oder Brazil in den Zeugenstand zu berufen um Murrays Rolle bei Michaels Tod zu erläutern und das niemand wissen konnte wie Murray MJ behandelte.

Revealed: Concert Promoter AEG Considering Call To DA Who Landed Conviction Against Michael Jackson’s Death Doc

Lawyers for AEG are considering calling one of the district attorneys that successfully prosecuted Conrad Murray as possible witnesses in the wrongful death trial of Michael Jackson, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

Katherine Jackson is suing the concert promoter alleging that AEG failed to properly investigate and supervise Michael’s one-time doctor, Murray. Murray was convicted two years ago for the involuntary manslaughter death of the King of Pop.

The concert promoter “doesn’t want to put Conrad Murray on the stand for several reasons. First, Murray is a sanctimonious and arrogant, he will make the testimony all about him. He would likely be unwilling to answer the most important questions, and invoke the fifth amendment because he is appealing the conviction,” a source told Radar.

“Secondly, Murray would use the appearance to possibly promote a book/overseas tabloid interview he is planning upon his release from jail.”

The source added, “For those reasons, and more, AEG lawyer, Marvin Putnam, has been in contact with former Los Angeles County District Attorney, David Walgren, who is now a judge, and current prosecutor, Deborah Brazil, whom both handled Murray’s case.

“Both are agreeable to appearing and testifying. AEG needs to present a witness to the jury that can explain Murray’s role in Michael’s death. It’s AEG’s position that no one could have known that Murray was giving Michael a Propofol at night to sleep.”

The decision will be made “in the next several days about if one or both of them (Walgren/Brazil), will be called to testify,” the insider revealed.

“They would both be very compelling witnesses for AEG and the jury would be very impressed with their knowledge and professionalism of the criminal case.”
http://radaronline.com/exclusives/20...conrad-murray/

[geli2709]

Interessenkonflikt !!!


Michael Jackson's estate consultant helps AEG Live's defense

By Alan Duke
updated 9:45 AM EDT, Wed July 31, 2013

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

* Katherine Jackson learns a consultant for her son's estate is helping defend AEG Live
* Michael Jackson's mother is suing AEG Live, contending it's liable for her son's death
* Consultant Eric Briggs says the estate approved his work for AEG Live's defense
* Briggs consulted for the Jackson estate in the past

Los Angeles (CNN) -- A lawyer for Michael Jackson's estate gave an entertainment industry consultant permission to help AEG Live in its defense of the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the pop singer's mother, the expert testified.

The revelation was a surprise to Katherine Jackson, who was sitting in court Tuesday listening to the expert testify that he believed her son would not have earned any money even if he had not died of a propofol overdose.

If jurors decide AEG Live is liable in Jackson's death, testimony by Eric Briggs -- whose company billed the concert promoter $700,000 to prepare his opinion -- could be used to determine how much in damages the company would have to pay to Michael Jackson's mother and three children.

Briggs, however, previously consulted for the Jackson estate in determining a value of it's biggest asset -- the Sony-ATV music catalog that includes the Beatles songs. He testified that before he signed a contract to serve as an expert in AEG Live's defense he sought and gained permission from the Jackson estate lawyer Jeryll Cohen to waive any potential conflict of interest.

"She (Cohen) was well aware of everything that was going on," Briggs testified.

A spokesman for the Michael Jackson estate was unaware of the circumstances or reasons why the estate would approve the waiver that could be counter to the interests of its beneficiaries -- Jackson's mother and three children.

An entertainment industry analyst hired by Jackson lawyers testified he was "reasonably certain" Jackson would have earned $1.5 billion from touring before retiring if he had not died while preparing for his comeback concerts in 2009.

Briggs testified that it was "speculative" that Jackson would have even completed the 50 "This Is It" concerts that AEG Live had already sold out in London.

Briggs said that based on what he'd learned from testimony in the case, he believed that Jackson would have died before the first show -- even if he had not suffered the fatal overdose of a surgical anesthetic on June 25, 2009. He cited the testimony of a doctor who said that Jackson would have been dead within a week if he remained under the care of Dr. Conrad Murray.

The Jackson lawsuit contends AEG Live is liable in Jackson's death because it negligently hired, retained or supervised Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the pop icon's death.

The Erk opinion included $300 million that he estimated Jackson would have earned from endorsements and sponsorships. But Briggs testified that "significantly negative headlines, drug abuse and other issues" had ruined Jackson's ability to earn endorsement and sponsorship money.

"Q score" data for Jackson, which measures his "likability," became dramatically negative by 2006 -- a year after he was acquitted in a child molestation trial, he testified. More than seven people said they disliked Jackson for every one who said they liked him, he said. Companies would be "very anxious" about putting someone with such a negative "likability" next to their products, he said.

One issue hurting Jackson's endorsement deal potential was his financial debt, estimated to be $400 million at the time of his death, Briggs said.

But Jackson lawyer Brian Panish asked Briggs if he considered that Jackson's assets -- most notably the Sony-ATV catalogue -- were greater than his debts.

Briggs stuttered on the witness stand, saying he was reluctant to discuss Jackson's assets because of a client confidentiality issue. He eventually acknowledged that he had worked for the Jackson estate as a consultant analyzing the value of the music catalog. He signed a confidentiality agreement with the estate, which he said prevented him from discussing it.

His company did, however, clear his participation in the wrongful death case with a Jackson estate lawyer before he agreed to be an expert for AEG Live, he said.

Briggs also said AEG Live lawyers were aware of the potential conflict before hiring him and had no problem with it.

Wednesday is the 60th day of testimony in the trial, which began 14 weeks ago in a Los Angeles County court. The judge told jurors she expects testimony to conclude in mid-September.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/31/showbiz/jackson-death-trial/?hpt=us_c2

dazu mit Übersetzungsprogramm aus dem Gerichtsprotokoll:

http://teammichaeljackson.com/archives/9207

[geli2709]

The Jacksons vs. AEG Live — Zeugen von AEG, 4. Teil

1. August 2013

Am Montag hat Eric Briggs, ein Berater in der Entertainmentbranche, der unter anderem für den Nachlass von Elvis Presley und Frank Sinatra tätig war, als Expertenzeuge für AEG Live ausgesagt. Wie bereits letzte Woche bei John Meglins Aussage sollte auch Eric Briggs Aussage bezwecken, die Aussage von Jackson Experte Arthur Erk zu entkräftigen.

Briggs meinte, es wäre gefährlich spekulativ anzunehmen, dass Michael Jackson alle 50 Konzerte performt hätte und schon gar nicht eine Welttournee mit 260 Shows. Zudem war Michael Jackson bekannt dafür, dass er bereits sehr fortgeschrittene Projekte absagte. Auch betreffend die Konzerteinnahmen seien die Annahmen der Jackson Seite nicht realistisch. So hatte zB. die bis heute bestverkaufte Tournee aller Zeiten — die “360″ Tour von U2 — insgesamt USD 736 Mio. eingebracht. Die U2 Bandmitglieder hatten jedoch nach Abzug der Kosten für die Austragungsorte und der hohen Produktionskosten nur einen Bruchteil davon für sich behalten können.

Briggs hatte u.a. den sogenannten “Q Score” von Michael Jackson sowie den Trend seiner Albumverkäufe angeschaut und dazu berichtet. Mit Hilfe des “Q Score” entscheiden Unternehmen, welche Prominenten aufgrund deren Beliebtheit am besten für ihre Produkte geeignet sind. 1993, so Briggs, entsprach Michael Jacksons “Q Score” demjenigen eines durchschnittlichen männlichen Musical Performers. Dh. einer von zwei Befragten sagte, dass er Michael Jackson möge. Michael Jacksons “Q Score” verschlechterte sich dann jedoch im Verlaufe der nächsten paar Jahre. Im 2006, ein Jahr nach dem Freispruch im Kindesmisshandlungsprozess, sagten pro einer Person, die Michael Jackson mochte, mehr als 7 Personen, dass sie MJ nicht mochten. Unternehmen wären sehr zurückhaltend und besorgt, jemanden mit einem solch negativen Beliebtheitswert mit ihren Produkten in Verbindung bringen zu lassen.

Diese Aussage und der Umstand, dass sie AEG Lives Fall unterstützen soll, ist von daher interessant, wenn man bedenkt, dass die AEG Live Top Leute, wie bekannt, im 2009 sehr enthusiastisch waren, als die Tickets für Michaels “This Is It” Konzerte in Rekordzeit ausverkauft waren und bereits genügend Interessenten vorhanden waren, um weitere Shows auszuverkaufen. Sie waren also damals sehr stolz und zufrieden damit, ihren Namen erfolgreich und zu ihren Gunsten mit Michael Jackson in Verbindung zu bringen.

CNN berichtete übrigens, dass AEG Live ihrem Expertenzeugen Eric Briggs über USD 700’000 bezahlt hatte für seine Aussage bzw. die Vorbereitung dazu.

Quellen: jackson.ch, cnn.com, nydailynews.com

Weiterlesen unter http://www.jackson.ch/the-jacksons-v...on-aeg-4-teil/
Copyright © jackson.ch

[Christine3110]

Zeugenaussage Michael LaPerruque
Tweets v. ABC Courtnews
(von unten nach oben)


LaPerruque: MJ saw me and said Mike! Came running to me, gave me a big hug. He asked if they could talk, I took him to a private room.
LaP: Mj sah mich u. sagte Mike! Er kam z u mir gerannt, umarmte mich. Er frage, ob wir sprechen könnten, ich ging mit ihm in einen privaten Raum.

LaPerruque said he saw MJ about 2 weeks prior to his death. He was working for Janet, she threw a party for their parents at a restaurant.
LaP. sah MJ zuletzt 2 wochen vor seinem Tod. Er arbeitete für Janet, sie veranstaltete eine Party für ihre Eltern in einem Restaurant.


LaPerruque said he never thought of selling his story to the tabloids.
LaP. sagte, er habe niemals darüber nachgedacht seine Story an die Tabloids zu verkaufen.

"I was mad, but not mad at him," LaPerruque said. "Because of what I heard why we stopped working together." (financial reasons)
"Ich war ärgerlich, aber nicht auf ihn, sondern auf das was ich hörte, warum wir nicht mehr zusammen arbeiteten." (finanz. Gründe)

LaPerruque retained an attorney to speak with MJ's reps to enforce agreement they had. They settled.
LaP. beauftragte einen Anwalt, um mit MJs Repräsentanten zu sprechen, damit sein Vertrag erfüllt werde. Sie einigten sich.

LaPerruque said he tried calling MJ several times about getting paid but never heard back.
Er sagte, er habe mehrmals versucht MJ anzurufen, aber habe niemals eine Rückmeldung erhalten.

MJ then moved to Las Vegas. He spoke with Raymone Bain, who said MJ had moved. He never heard from anyone about working again.
MJ ging nach Las Vegas. Er sprach mit Raymone Bain, die ihm sagte , dass er weggegangen sei. Er hörte nie wieder was von irgendjemanden, ob er wieder arbeiten solle.

This was in November 2007. He still didn't get paid.
Dies war im Nov. 2007. Er wurde immer noch nicht bezahlt.

LaPerruque spoke with MJ. "He said he was very embarrassed not being able to pay me, he said he was going to make it right, apologized."
Er sprach mit MJ. " Er sagte, es sei ihm sehr peinlich, dass er mich nicht bezahlen könne, er wolle sich darum kümmern u. entschuldigte sich."

He stopped in the beginning of 2008. Work began in August of 2007, got paid in September and didn't get paid anymore until 2008.
Er hörte Anfang 2008 auf . Seine Arbeit begann im Aug. 2007, bezahlt wurde er im Sept. Dann nicht mehr bis 2008.

"The production company wasn't paying me for my services," LaPerruque testified.
"Die Produktionsfirma bezahlte nicht für meine Dienste."

LaPerruque said he stopped working for MJ due to financial difficulties. "I wasn't getting paid," LaPerruque explained.
LaP. sagte, er hörte auf für MJ zu arbeiten wegen finanzieller Schwierigkeiten. "Ich wurde nicht bezahlt," erklärte er.

LaPerruque said he did not have any concern with MJ being under the influence of prescription drug in 2007.
LaP. sagte, er hatte in 2007 keinerlei Bedenken, dass MJ unter dem Einfluss von Medikamenten stand.

The security head never told AEG about any of the concerns he had with Michael Jackson.
Der Sicherheitschef habe niemals mit AEG über MJ u. seinen Bedenken gesprochen.

LaPerruque said he seemed happy, did not ask about how the meeting went.
LaP. sagte, er schien glücklich, er fragte nicht danach, wie das Treffen lief.

The meeting lasted a couple of hours, LaPerruque said. He escorted MJ to Penn Station, he wanted to pick up some doughnuts for the kids.
Das Treffen dauerte einige Stunden. Er begleitete MJ zur Penn Station, um Donuts für die Kinder zu kaufen.

"Michael seemed bright and alert at this meeting. He seemed excited," LaPerruque said.
"Michael schien heiter und aufgeweckt . Er war schien sehr begeistert."

During this time, LaPerruque took MJ to NYC to meet with AEG Live execs. He escorted MJ into the room, probably 10 people or more present.
Während dieser Zeit, ging er mit MJ nach NY zu einem Treffen mit AEG Live . Er begleitete MJ in den Raum, in dem ca. 10 Leute anwesend waren.

LaPerruque had a written agreement to work as head of security for Michael Jackson. He worked for him for only a few months in 07.
LaP hatte eine schriftl. Vereinbarung als Chef der Security v. MJ zu arbeiten. Er arbeitete nur wenige Monate in 2007 für ihn.

Based on the meeting, that's why he went back to work with him in 2007. His job was the same as before. He spoke with Raymone Bain.
Aufgrund dieses Treffens ging er zurück um wieder mit ihm zu arbeiten. Sein Job war der gleiche wie zuvor. Er sprach mit Raymone Bain.

LaPerruque said Michael appeared bright, clear, energetic, full of energy. He wanted to do a lot of things.
LaP. sagte, Michael war voller Energie, hell, klar, enegetisch. Er wollte eine Menge Dingen tun.

They met face to face, since the last time they spoke was in the Arvizo trial. He wanted to hear what MJ wanted him back.
Sie trafen sich persönlich. Das letzte Mal, dass sie miteinander sprachen , war während des Arvizos Prozesses.

After meeting with him and speaking with his manager at the time, LaPerruque left the LA Times and went to work for Michael Jackson.
Nach dem Treffen mit ihm u. dem Gespräch mit Michaels damaligen Manager, verließ LaP. die LA Times u. arbeitete wieder für MJ.

LaPerruque: At that time, my children had grown older, started their own things, always enjoyed the challenge working for MJ.
Jetzt waren meine Kinder älter u. lebten ihr eigenes Leben. Ich habe immer die Arbeit für MJ genossen.

"He kind of grew on me," LaPerruque explained. "I did care for the man."
"Er baute auf mich (?). Es lag mir etwas an ihm."

LaPerruque: MJ always appreciated my loyalty, best security he ever had, asked me to return to work for him.
MJ hat immer meine Loyalität geschätzt, beste Security ...sagte er immer...fragte ob ich wieder für ihn arbeiten wolle.

Grace Rwamba called LaPerruque and said she wanted to meet him, had a message from Michael Jackson.
Grace R. rief LaP. an und sagte, sie wolle sich mit ihm treffen, hätte eine Nachricht von MJ.

In 2007 LaPerruque went back to work for Michael Jackson. He was still the head of security of the LA Times.
2007 ging LaP. zurück, um wieder f. MJ zu arbeiten. Er war immer noch SicherheitsChef der LA Times

He also worked on internal investigations, security of journalists working on hostile environment in Iraq.
Er arbeitete auch an internen Ermittlungenen, Sicherheit für Journalisten die in feindlicher Umgebung im Irak arbeiteten.

LaPerruque took other jobs. He became in charge for the security of LA Times printing plants and security of corporate office.
LaP. nahme andere Jobs an. Er arbeitete als Leiter der Sicherheit für die LA Times.

LaPerruque said the other reason was the revenue stream, which was harder and harder, and financial matters were becoming an issue.
LaP. sagte, der andere Grund seien die schlechte Einnahmequellen gewesen, es wurde schwerer u. schwerer und die finanziellen Dinge wurden zu einem Problem.

LaPerruque: He and I had discussed me taking some time off.
LaP.: Er u. ich diskutierten darüber, dass ich eine Auszeit nehmen solle.

He said he saw MJ's litigation with the Arvizo family (molestation accusation), had been in court before and knew how demanding it was.
Er sagte, er sah MJs Prozess , er war auch schon im Gericht u. wisse wie anstrengend sowas sei.

LaPerruque: I was never home, I missed a lot my children, birthdays, holidays.
"Ich war nie zu Hause, ich vermisste sehr meine Kinder, Geburtstage, Ferien."

First, he had two young children and at the service of MJ you work at his pleasure, you never had set schedule.
Erstens, hatte er 2 kleine Kinder u. wenn man für MJ arbeitete, so war das nach seinem Belieben , es gab keinen Zeitplan.

LaPerruque said there were two reasons he stopped working for MJ.
Es gab 2 Gründe warum er aufhörte für MJ zu arbeiten.

"I never saw him swallow a pill, never saw him take injections," LaPerruque testified.
"Ich habe ihn niemals eine Pille nehmen sehen, ich sah nie, dass er Injektionen bekam."

Putnam: Did you ever have an impression Mr. Jackson was trying to hide drugs from you? LaPerruque: No.
Putnam: Hatten Sie jemals das Gefühl, Mr. Jackson versuchte Drugs vor ihnen zu verbergen? LaP.: Nein.

Putnam: Did you have any understanding MJ was taking Propofol? LaPerruque: No LaPerruque never discussed using Propofol with MJ.
Putnam: Hatten sie irgendeine Ahnung, dass MJ Propofol nahm? LaP.: Nein.

LaPerruque: There was one occasion I took him the doctor and I assumed he was there to see if he could find anything to help him sleep.
LaP.: Es gab einmal einen Anlaß, wo ich ihn zum Arzt begleitete, und ich vermutete der Grund waren seine Schlafprobleme.

LaPerruque said Michael told him he had trouble sleeping. LaPerruque: He was trying to find something that would help him sleep.
Michael erzählte ihm, dass er Probleme habe einzuschlafen. Er versuchte etwas zu finden, was ihm helfen könnte zu schlafen.

"He demanded to see Michael," LaPerruque recalled. "I told him that MJ said he didn't want to see any of his family members at the time."
"Er verlange Michael zu sehen", erinnerte sich LaP. "Ich sagte ihm, dass MJ zur Zeit niemanden von seiner Familie sehen wollte."

LaPerruque: I was at the front gate, saw private helicopter flying very low over Neverland. Randy Jackson was in the helicopter.
LaP.: Ich war am Eingangstor, sah einen private Helicopter langsam über Neverland fliegen. Randy Jackson war drinnen."

"It was requested by Mr. Jackson," LaPerruque said. Putnam: He wanted to make sure his family members didn't come thru? LaPerruque: Yes
"Es war eine Anweisung v. Mr. Jackson, " sagte LaP.
Putnam: Er wollte sicher sein, dass keiner aus seiner Familie durchkam? LaP.: Ja.

LaPerruque: He told me that his family would be coming over to the rancho to speak with him and asked me to interface with his relatives.
LaP.: Er sagte mir, dass seine Familie kommen würde, um mit ihm zu reden u. er bat mich mit seinen Verwandten zu treffen.

LaPerruque remembers in 2001 Jackson family attempting an intervention. MJ asked him to come up to the ranch right away.
LaP. erinnert sich, dass 2001 die Jackson Familie eine Intervention versuchte. MJ bat ihn sofort zur Ranch zu kommen.

LaPerruque did not see any scarring regarding an implant. He was told by a physician, and judge didn't let him continue since it's hearsay.
LaP. sah keine Narben, die auf das Implantat deuten würden. Ein Arzt erzählte ihm davon...die Richterin lies ihn nicht fortfahren..wg. "Hörensagen".

Putnam: Did you ever understand MJ had surgical procedure implant to help him get off of drugs?
Putnam: Hatten sie je eine Ahnung, dass MJ ein Implantat bekam, was ihm helfen sollte, von den Medikamenten loszukommen?

The first time LaPerruque told anyone about this incident was in his deposition. Today in court was the second time.
LaP. sagte, in seiner Deposition sei es das 1. Mal gewesen, dass er über diesen Vorfall gesprochen habe. Heute im Gericht das 2. Mal.

Putnam: Did you consider you could've made a lot of money? LaPerruque: No P: Why? LP: Because I had a commitment to Michael Jackson.
Putnam: Haben sie schonmal überlegt, dass sie viel Geld damit hätten machen können? "Nein."
Warum nicht? LaP.: Weil ich eine Verpflichtung gegenüber MJ hatte.

Putnam: Did you speak with anyone about that incident before? LaPerruque: No P: Did you ever consider letting the tabloids know? LP: No
Putnam: Haben sie jemals zuvor mit jemanden über diesen Vorfall gesprochen? Nein.
Putnam: Haben sie niemals überlegt, die Tabloids zu informieren? LaP.: Nein.

LaPerruque would take MJ to doctors appointments, normally in Beverly Hills.He'd call building security alerting they were on the way.
LaP. brachte MJ zu den Arztpraxen, normalerweise in Beverly Hill. Er rief vorher die Gebäudesicherheit an, um zu sagen, dass sie unterwegs sein.

Putnam: Why didn't you talk to Mr. Jackson about it? LaPerruque: Because I didn't think it was my place.
Putnam: Wieso sprachen sie nicht mit Mr. Jackson darüber?
LaP.: Weil ich nicht dachte, dass es mir zustand.

Putnam: Did he ever thank you for coming over and helping him? LaPerruque: No P: Did anyone thank you? LP: No
Putnam: Dankte er ihnen jemals für ihre Hilfe?
LaP.: Nein.
Putnam: Dankte ihnen irgendjemand? "Nein."

LaPerruque said they left shortly thereafter. "I was just told we were gonna leave." LaPerruque never discussed this incident with MJ.
LaP. sagte, kurz danach reisten sie ab. "Man sagte mir, wir würden abreisen." LaP. sprach nie mit MJ über diesen Vorfall.


LaPerruque asked the paramedics to put on their report the name he checked himself under, not MJ name.
LaP. fragte die Sanitäter auf ihrem Bericht den Namen anzugeben, mit dem sie im Hotel eingecheckt hätten, nicht Michael Jacksons Namen.

LaPerruque: He was cleared, they told me he had to see a physician.
LaP.: Er war wieder bei sich, aber sie sagten mir, er müsse einen Arzt konsultieren.

LaPerruque tried to cancel paramedics, but they were arriving. He told them he found MJ and paramedics said they had to check him anyway.
LaP. versuchte die Sanitäter wieder abzubestellen, aber sie waren schon angekommen. Sie sagten, sie müßten ihn trotzdem durchchecken.

"He became conscious, I wouldn't say alert, but conscious," LaPerruque said. Putnam asked if he was groggy. He said yes.
"Er wurde ohnmächtig,

Putnam: Did you have to do mouth-to-mouth? LaPerruque: I did P: Did you see any drugs? LP: No P: Alcohol? LP: Not that I recall
Putnam: Mußten sie Mund-zu-Mund-Beatmung machen? "Ja, machte ich"
Haben sie irgendwelche Medikamten bemerkt? "Nein."
Alkohol?
"Nicht dass ich mich erinnere."

LaPerruque: I had to check for pulse, turned him over, shook him, ultimately was breathing. I was able to wake him up, took him to his room.
Ich überprüfte den Puls, drehte in um, schüttelte ihn, endlich atmete er wieder. Er kam zu sich, ich brachte ihn in sein Zimmer.

LaPerruque: I found Mr. Jackson in the hallway in the suite proned, unconscious.
Ich fand Mr. Jackson in der Eingangshalle seiner Suite, ohne Bewußtsein.

LaPerruque: I was able to go into the room, had called security partner to meet at the room as well to take the two children to nanny's room
Ich war in der Lage in sein Zimmer zu gehen, rief einen Kollegen ins Zimmer zu kommen um die beiden Kinder zur Nanny zu bringen.

LaPerruque: I grabbed Mr. Jackson's keys and found Prince and Paris crying. They were crying saying they couldn't wake up daddy.
Ich nahm Mr. Jacksons Schlüssel u. fand Prince u. Paris weinend vor. Sie schrien, sie könnten ihre Vater nicht aufwecken.

LaPerruque would set up times to have MJ's room cleaned.
LaP. mußte manchmal MJs Zimmer säubern.

LaPerruque said they would check in under assumed name. Room service would come to him and he would take it to MJ's room.
LaP. sagte, sie checkten mit Decknamen ein. Der Zimmerservice kam immer zu ihm u. er brachte dann die Sachen in MJs Zimmer.

LaPerruque: I was in my room, received phone call from hotel security that someone had called 911 from MJ's hotel room, like young children.
LaP.: Ich war in meinem Zimmer, als ich einen Anruf von der Hotel-Sicherheit bekam, dass jemand aus Michaels Zimmer die 911 angerufen hätte, wahrschein. Kinder.

They were staying at a Disney hotel. LaPerruque doesn't think a doctor traveled along. He stayed in a different room from MJ and kids.
Sie waren im Disney Hotel. LaP. meint, es war damals kein Arzt mit ihnen. Er wohnte in einem anderen Zimmer als MJ u. die Kids.

LaPerruque went a couple of times with MJ and his children to Disney World in Florida. There was a medical emergency once in 2001 or 2002.
LaP. reiste einige Male mit MJ u. den Kindern nach Disney World in Florida. Es gab einen Notfall in 2001 oder 2002.

The security head said he never saw, anywhere, prescription drugs in MJ's hotel room or at Neverland.
Der Sicherheitschef sagte, er habe niemals, nirgendwo, Medikamente in MJs Hotelzimmer oder auf Neverland gesehen.

LaPerruque never saw MJ do drugs or take prescription medication. He did see open wine bottles in his room.
LaP. sah niemals, dass MJ Drogen oder verscheibungspfl. Medikamten genommen hätte. Er sah offene Weinflaschen in seinem Zimmer.

"It was my concern he would overdose," LaPerruque testified.
" Ich hatte Angst, er würde eine Überdosis nehmen," sagte LaP. aus.

LaPerruque said that when he was with the sheriff's department he saw a number of people overdose and taken to emergency room.
LaP. sagte, als er noch bei der Polizei arbeitete, habe er eine Menge Leute erlebt, die eine Überdosis intus hatte u. in die Notaufnahme gebracht werden mußten.

Putnam: Where you concern it could cause overdose? LaPerruque: Yes.
Putnam: Waren sie besorgt, er könnte überdosieren? "Ja"

Putnam asked how he knew and he said he'd have discussions with the doctors and they would tell him.
Putnam fragte, wie er davon wußte u. er sagte, er habe Diskussionen mit den Doktoren gehabt, sie hätten es ihm erzählt.

"He would have the doctors treating him to get him off the harder narcotics," LaPerruque said.
"Er hatte Ärzte die ihm helfen sollten, von den stärkeren Narkotika wegzukommen." sagte LaP.

LaPerruque understood that MJ was working hard to battle the prescription medication dependency.
LaP. verstand, dass MJ hart daran arbeitete, die Medi-Abhängigkeit zu bekämpfen.

One day, LaPerruque said MJ told him he was clear. 'I just want you to know I'm going to stay this way,' LaPerruque said MJ told him.
Eines Tages erzählte ihm MJ, dass er clean sei. "Ich wollte ihnen nur sagen, dass das jetzt so bleiben wird" sagte MJ zu ihm.

"He fought very hard to not be dependent on prescription medication," LaPerruque testified.
"Er kämpfte sehr hart darum, nicht abhängig zu werden" sagte LaP.

LaPerruque: He knew I was there, he knew I saw him. There were times he fought very, very hard not to be dependent of those medications.
Er wußte, ich war da, er wußte ich sah ihn.

"I wanted to be close to him, to protect him, to watch him," LaPerruque testified.
"Ich wollte in seiner Nähe sein, um ihn zu beschützen, über ihn zu wachen." sagte LaP. aus.

LaPerruque: I believe he knew that I knew what was going. To bring up that conversation would put him on defensive, have barriers between us
LaP.: Ich denke, er wußte , dass ich wußte was vor sich ging. Mit ihm darüber zu sprechen hätte ihn in eine defensive Lage gebracht, Barrieren zwischen uns aufgebaut.

LaPerruque said they had some issues related to workload and work schedule, but for the most part it was a pleasure to work with Mr. Jackson
LaP. sagte, sie hatten einige Differenzen wg. der Arbeitsbelastung u. Planung, aber die meiste Zeit sei es ein Vergnügen gewesen mit Mr. Jackson zu arbeiten.

Putnam: Did you like Mr. Jackson? LaPerruque: Very much! Putnam: Was there a time you didn't like Mr. Jackson?
Putnam: Mögen sie Mr. Jackson? "Ja sehr!"
Putnam: Gab es eine Zeit, wo sie ihn nicht so mochten?

LaPerruque: There are some professional lines you don't cross and I think it was not my place.
LaP.: Es gibt da einige professionelle Grenzen,die man nicht überschreiten sollte und ich denke , es war nicht meine Sache.
LaPerruque said speaking with MJ about it would be crossing the line. Even though he developed close relationship, needed to have a distance
LaP. sagte, mit MJ darüber zu sprechen, hätte bedeutet eine Grenze zu überschreiten. Auch wenn sie eine enge Beziehung hatten, so sollte doch eine gewisse Distanz eingehalten werden.

Putnam: Why did you do that, sir? LaPerruque: It was part of my job.
Putnam: Warum taten sie das, Sir?
"Es war Teil meines Jobs."

LaPerruque: I'd take him back to his room and make sure he was okay. I would seat there and make sure that he was breathing.
LaP. : Ich brachte ihn zurück in sein Zimmer, u. schaute, dass er ok war. Ich saß neben ihm u. paßte auf, dass er atmete.

"He had slurred speech, incoherent, looked like he was going unconscious," LaPerruque said.
"Er sprach undeutlich, zusammenhangslos, schaute aus, als ob er gleich ohnmächtig würde." sagte LaP.

LaPerruque: In rare occasions, there were times he seemed to be under the influence of drugs in meetings, had to be taken back to his room.
In selten Fällen gab es Anzeichen, dass er während Meetings unter Einfluß stand, dann mußte er zurück in sein Zimmer gebracht werden.

LaPerruque'd knock on MJ's door, escort him to the room meeting would take place. He'd wait outside the door and escort MJ back to the room
LaP. klopfte am MJs Tür, begleitete ihn zu dem Zimmer in dem ein Treffen stattfand. Er wartete dann draußen u. begleitete MJ zurück in sein Zimmer.

People were given LaPerruque's cell number and would leave him messages for Michael.
Den Leuten wurde LaP. Telefonnummer gegeben, u. sie hinterließen ihm Nachrichten für MJ.

LaPerruque: Mr. Jackson had propensity of losing his cell phone. I think I counted he lost 27 cell phones (jury laughs).
Mr. Jackson hatte diese Neigung seine Telefone zu verlieren. Ich glaube er hat insgesamt 27 Handys verloren.
(Jury lacht)

LaPerruque: Any kind of emails and phone calls came to me. I'd relay the message to him, would go to his room to slip a note under the door.
LaP.: Alle Arten von Emails u. Telefonaten erreichten mich. Ich übermittelte ihm diese, in dem ich zu seinem Zimmer ging u. sie unter der Tür durchschob.

LaPerruque: Few times in the middle of the day I'd go into his room and he'd be displaying signs of being under the influence.
Manchmal ging ich mitten am Tag in sein Zimmer, und es schien er war unter Einfluß von Medikamten.

Putnam asked if LaPerruque spoke with MJ's family members or business associates. "I didn't believe it was my place to do that," he said.
Putnam frage, ob er mit jemandem aus MJs Familie oder Geschäftspartner darüber sprach.
"Ich glaubte nicht, dass es mir zustand, das zu tun," sagte er.

LaPerruque: I knew they (the doctors) would be treating Mr. Jackson and wanted them to have a clear picture going in.
Ich wußte die Ärzte würden Mr. Jackson behandeln und ich wollte, dass sie ein klares Bild hatten.

LaPerruque said his job was not only to protect MJ from fans or outside causes, but "I took it upon myself to take care of Mr. Jackson."
LaP. sagte, sein Job war es nicht nur MJ von Fans oder von äußeren Umständen zu beschützen, sondern "Ich fühlte mich für Mr. Jackson persönlich verantwortlich."

Putnam: What were you concerned? LaPerruque: Just his general health, it seemed the frequency of the intoxication to be more occurring
Putnam: Was genau machte ihnen Sorgen?
LaP.: Über seinen allgemeinen gesundheitl. Zustand....das vermehrte Auftreten des Rauschzustandes

LaPerruque spoke with Dr. Slavitch, Dr. Farshchian and Grace Rwamba about his concerns with MJ.
LaP. sprach mit dr. Slavitch, Dr. Farshchian u. Grace über seine Sorgen die er sich über MJ machten.

The relationship between Dr. Farshchian and MJ was already established when LaPerruque began working for the artist.
Die Beziehung zw. MJ u. Dr. Farshchian bestand bereits, als LaP. anfing für MJ zu arbeiten.

He was one of the physicians that traveled with MJ, LaPerruque said, probably chosen by MJ.
Er war einer der Ärzte die mit MJ reisten, wahrscheinl. v. MJ ausgesucht.

He also spoke with Grace Rwamba, MJ's children nanny at the time, about his concerns and Dr. Alimorad "Alex" Farshchian in Miami, Florida.
Er sprach auch mit Grace R. darüber u. Dr. Alimorad Farshchian in Miami.

"I was worried about his health," LaPerruque testified.
"Ich machte mir Sorgen über seine Gesundheit" bezeugte LaP.

LaPerruque spoke with Dr Slavitch from San Francisco. He said he became worried about MJ due to numerous times he saw MJ under the influence
LaP. sprach mit Dr. Slavitch aus San Francisco. Her sagte, er wurde zunehmend besorgt über die Häufigkeit in der er MJ unter Medi-Einfluß sah.

"I never performed any tests but the symptoms he was displaying were consistent with being under the influence," LaPerruque testified.
"Ich habe nie irgendwelche Test durchgeführt, aber die Symptome waren eindeutig."

LaPerruque: Because the objective symptoms he was displaying, slurred speech, nod.
LaP.: Wegen der Symptome die er zeigte.

Putnam asked what made LaPerruque think he was under the influence of drugs.
Putnam fragte, was ihn denken ließ, dass er unter Medikamten stand.

"I knew he had unusual sleep patterns," LaPerruque said. "I think he was just lonely and wanted somebody to talk to."
"Ich wußte er hatte ungewöhnliche Schlafprobleme", sagte LaP. " Ich denke , er war nur einsam u. wollte jemanden zum Reden."

LaPerruque: He asked questions about the next day's schedule, asked questions over and over.
LaP.: Er stellte Fragen was am nä. Tag anstand, stellte Fragen über Fragen.

LaPerruque: He wouldn't be very coherent, slurred speech, trying to fall asleep, incomprehensible
LaP.: Man konnte ihn kaum verstehen, lallende Sprache, versuchte einzuschlafen, unverständlich

Another 10 to 15 times, he wasn't asked to go to MJ's room, LaPerruque said. Total would be between 20 and 30 times.
Andere Male, 10-15 x, wurde er nicht gerufen, sagte LaP. Insgesamt passierte sowas zw. 20 u. 20 Mal.

Putnam: How many times did you go to his room? LaPerruque: Through the course of employment, probably 10 to 15 times.
Putnam: Wie oft geschah das? LaP.: Im Laufe meiner Tätigkeit, vllt. 10 bis 15 Mal.

"It's just slurred speech, sort of mumbling," LaPerruque said. He would be sleeping when MJ called.
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"We would be in the room and he seemed to have a hard time," he said. Putnam: Did he speak in an incoherent manner? LaPerruque: Yes
"Wir blieben im Zimmer u. es schien, dass er eine schlimme Zeit hatte".
Putnam: Sprach er zusammenhangslos? "Ja".

The security head said he would be asked to go to MJ's room, he had a key. "I would go to his room to make sure he was ok," LaPerruque said.
Er mußte dann zu MJs Zimmer gehen, er hatte einen schlüssel. " Ich ging in sein Zimmer um sicher zu sein, dass er ok war" .

"His speech would be very slurred, it would be a lot of mumbling, wouldn't understand him sometimes," LaPerruque described.
" Er sprach sehr undeutlich, viel Gemurmel, verstand ihn manchmal nicht," beschrieb es LaP.

LaPerruque said there were 3 times he was at a hotel and got a phone call in the middle of the night.
LaP. sagte, es war 3 x, dass er im Hotel mitten in der Nacht einen Anruf bekam.

Putnam: From Dec. 2001 to 2004, did you believe Mr. Jackson was under the influence of drugs? LaPerruque: Yes
Putnam: von Dez. 2001 bis 2004, glauben sie Mr. Jackson stand unter Einfluß v. Medikamenten? LaP.: Ja.

If doctor came along, it would be someone Mr. Jackson knew and they would have a hotel room. LaPerruque did not help find those doctors.
Wenn ein Arzt dabei war, war es jemand den Mr. Jackson kannte u. sie hätten ein HOtelzimmer. LaP. habe nicht geholfen, diese Ärzte zu finden.

LaPerruque testified he learned the client's needs and after been asked many times to find hotel doctor he understood it was part of his job
LaP. bezeugte, dass er die Bedürfnisse seines Schützlinges begriff, und nach dem er viele Male gefragte wurde, einen Hotelarzt aufzutreiben, verstand er, dass dies ein Teil seines Jobs war.

"It became commonplace to have a physician ready upon arrivals at hotels," LaPerruque said.
Es wurde zur Gewohnheit einen Arzt bereit zu haben, wenn man in Hotels ankam.

LaPerruque would call the doctor. He said MJ complained about back pains, but he didn't ask every single time what the complaint was.
Wenn MJ über Rückenschmerzen klagte, rief er den Arzt, aber er fragte nicht jedes Mal nach, welcher Art seine Schmerzen waren.

LaPerruque: I would go down to the concierge and ask if they had doctors they work with and get recommendation.
Ich ging dann runter zum Portier u. fragte , ob sie Ärzte hatten mit denen sie arbeiteten, um eine Empfehlung zu bekommen.

LaPerruque: We would get to a hotel and he would ask me to get the hotel physician.
Wenn wir in einem Hotel waren, bat er mich den Hotelarzt zu holen.

LaPerruque: He would have a physician present, also when we would go out and were staying somewhere he'd have me call a physician.
Er hatte auch einen Arzt dabei, wenn er ausging u. wenn er irgendwo blieb, mußte ich auch einen Arzt rufen.

LaPerruque never lived at Neverland Ranch. Putnam: Was there a period of time he was with a doctor on a daily basis? LaPerruque: Yes
LaP. hat niemals auf Neverland gelebt. Putnam: Gab es eine Zeit, wo MJ täglich bei einem Arzt war. LaP.: Ja.

LaPerruque: Anytime MJ stepped out of the property for extended period, going to LA or around the world, I was activated to accompany him.
Immer wenn MJ für eine gewisse Zeit außerhalb seines Grundstückes war, nach LA ging oder um die Welt reiste, wurde ich aktiviert um ihn zu begleiten.

LaPerruque was in charge of Mr. Jackson's protection and the protection of his children. He consulted regarding Neverland security.
LaP. war zuständig für Mr. Jacksons Sicherheit u. der seiner Kinder.

Putnam: Is it fair to say you quit your job with the Sheriff's Department to work for Michael Jackson? LaPerruque: I retired.
Putnam: Ist es ok zu sagen, sie haben ihren ob aufgegeben um für MJ zu arbeiten? LP: Ich habe mich pensionieren lassen.

In December 2001, LaPerruque was asked to be full time and head the security of Michael Jackson. For the NY trip, LaPerruque used vacation.
Im Dez. 2001 wurde er gefragt, ob er in Vollzeit die Leitung der Security f. MJ übernehmen wolle. Für den NY Trip nahme er Urlaub.

He went with MJ to NY to provide security at 30th anniversary of Madison Square Garden.
Er ging mit MJ Nach New York - Madison Square Garden.

MJ was shooting short film at the lot, so LaPerruque was asked to provide security some times.
MJ nahm einige Kurzfilme auf, er wurde gefragt hin u. wieder als Sicherheitsmann zu arbeiten.

The nanny would call him if they needed anything for MJ or the children.
Die Nanny rief immer an, wenn sie etwas brauchten.

LaPerruque stayed at the Universal Hilton, there was a room for him. MJ and the children, nanny, personal security team were there as well.
Er blieb im Universal Hilton, es gab dort einen Raum für ihn. MJ u. die Kinder, Nanny, Bodyguards waren auch dort.

Earlier in the summer/01, while still at the Sheriff's Dept, LaPerruque said man with MJ security asked for help at the Universal Hilton.
Im Sommer 2001, er war damals noch bei der Polizei, habe man ihn kontaktiert, um mit im Universal Hilton auszuhelfen.

Putnam asked if LaPerruque was trained to identify people intoxicated. He said yes, he attended drug intoxication courses.
Putnam fragt, ob er geschult sei zu erkennen, ob Menschen unter Drogen standen. Er sagte ja, er habe dafür Kurse absolviert.

First full time gig in private security was in December 2001. He was with the Sheriff's Department prior to that for 22 1/2 years.
Seinen ersten Job als privater Sicherheitsmann hatte er im Dez. 2001. Davor war er 22,5 Jahre bei der Polizei.

MJ hired LaPerruque 5-10 times in the Summer of 2001. He was hired full time in December 2001 and was under employment until 2004.
MJ engagierte LP 5-10 Mal im Sommer 2001. Im Dez. 2001 war Vollzeit angestellt u. bis 2004 im Dienst.

LaPerruque: I'm a security specialist, provide security for high profile people, celebrities, estate. I worked for Michael and Janet Jackson
Ich bin Sicherheitsspezialist, arbeitete für Michael u. Janet Jackson.

Putnam: Are you rooting for either side? LaPerruque: No, I'm not rooting for any side
Ob er mit irgendeiner Seite verbandelt sei...Nein.

Atty Marvin Putnam did the questioning. He asked if LaPerruque met with attorneys from defense and plaintiff prior to testimony. He said yes
Putnam befragt den Zeugen LaPerruque. Er hatte Treffen mit Anwälten der Anklage u. Verteidigung.

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Jackson's security chief details drug concerns

ead more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/08...#storylink=cpy

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY

AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES — A former security worker for Michael Jackson told a jury Thursday that he was concerned the singer would overdose on prescription medications in the early 2000s but didn't see signs of impairment in the singer later that decade.
Ein ehemaliger Sicherheitschef für Michael Jackson sagte am Donnerstag einer Jury, dass er besorgt war der Sänger würde auf verschreibungspflichtige Medikamente in den frühen 2000er Jahren eine Überdosis haben, sah aber keine Anzeichen für eine Beeinträchtigung des Sänger später im Jahrzehnt.



Michael La Perruque said he occasionally went into the singer's hotel room to make sure he was breathing and would often find doctors to treat the pop superstar when he traveled. La Perruque retired from his job as a sheriff's deputy in 2001 to work as the head of Jackson's security detail and frequently traveled with him until 2004.
Michael La Perruque sagte er ging gelegentlich in das Hotelzimmer des Sängers um sicherzustellen, dass er atmete und er fand oft Ärzte, um den Pop-Superstar zu behandeln, wenn er reiste. La Perruque zog sich von seinem Job als Sheriff im Jahr 2001 zurück um als Leiter von Jacksons Sicherheit zu arbeiten und reiste häufig mit ihm bis 2004.


La Perruque said the singer's children called 911 during a trip to Florida in 2001 or 2002 after their father collapsed in a hallway in a hotel suite at Walt Disney World. He said he found Jackson unconscious, revived him before paramedics arrived and never saw any signs of drugs or alcohol that the singer may have taken.
La Perruque sagte die Kinder des Sängers riefen 911 während einer Reise nach Florida im Jahr 2001 oder 2002, nachdem ihr Vater in einem Flur in einer Hotel-Suite in Walt Disney World kollabierte. Er sagte, er fand Jackson bewusstlos, belebte ihn, bevor Sanitäter kamen und nicht irgendwelche Anzeichen von Drogen oder Alkohol sahen, die der Sänger genommen haben.



Paramedics checked out the singer and determined he didn't need further medical attention, La Perruque said.
Sanitäter checkten aus und sagten der Sängerr brauche keine weitere ärztliche Behandlung, sagte La Perruque.

Deborah Chang, an attorney for Jackson's mother said there was no evidence that the incident was drug-related.

He told jurors that his testimony Thursday was only the second time he had told the story. The first came in a deposition with lawyers for AEG Live LLC, which is being sued by Jackson's mother claiming the company negligently hired the doctor convicted of giving her son a fatal overdose of the anesthetic propofol.

AEG denies it is responsible for the singer's death.

La Perruque stopped working for Jackson in 2004, but returned to oversee his security in late 2007. He said he didn't see any signs that Jackson was impaired during the few months he worked for him again.

La Perruque hörte auf für Jackson zu arbeiten im Jahr 2004, kehrte aber zurück Ende 2007 um seine Sicherheit zu überwachen. Er sagte, er sag keine Anzeichen dafür, dass Jackson in den wenigen Monaten, die er für ihn arbeiteten wieder beeinträchtigt war.

He testified he last saw Jackson two weeks before the singer's death and he looked fine, but he noticed that his former boss was skinnier than usual.
Er bezeugte das letzte Mal sah er Jackson zwei Wochen vor seinem Tod und er sah gut aus, aber er bemerkte, dass sein ehemaliger Chef dünner als üblich war.

La Perruque said he spoke to two of Jackson's doctors about his concerns about the singer's prescription drug use, but that he never spoke directly about it to the singer because he didn't want him to become defensive.

"It was my concern that he may overdose," he said.

He said he knew Jackson had severe back pain and difficulty sleeping. Despite seeing the entertainer impaired, La Perruque said he never saw Jackson take any drugs or saw any signs of medications lying around.
Er sagte, er wisse Jackson hatte starke Rückenschmerzen und Schlafstörungen. Obwohl er den Entertainer beeinträchtigt sah, sagte La Perruque sah er nie Jackson Medikamente einnehmen, oder sah Anzeichen von Medikamenten herumliegen

Jackson did try to get help, he said. "He fought very hard to be sober," La Perruque said. "He fought very hard not to be dependent on these prescription medications."

Jackson habe versucht sich Hilfe zu holen, sagte er. "Er kämpfte sehr hart, nüchtern zu sein," sagte La Perruque "Er kämpfte sehr schwer, nicht abhängig zu sein von diesen verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamenten.

Jackson however kept members of his family away because he knew they were trying to stage an intervention, he said.
Jackson habe Mitglieder seiner Familie weggehalten, weil er wusste sie versuchten eine Intervention zu inszeniere, sagte er.

He told jurors that Jackson's younger brother Randy arrived at Neverland Ranch one day in a helicopter to speak with his brother about his medication usage. La Perruque said he turned him away.
Er erzählte Juroren, dass Jacksons jüngere Bruder Randy auf die Neverland Ranch kam eines Tages in einem Hubschrauber, um mit seinem Bruder über seine Medikamenteneinnahme zu sprechen. La Perruque sagte er schickte ihn weg.


He said Jackson called him in the middle of the night between 20 and 30 times in the early 2000s and was often mumbling and incoherent. Half those times La Perruque said he went to the singer's room to check on him, and they would start talking.
Er sagte Jackson rief ihn in der Mitte der Nacht zwischen 20 und 30 Mal in den frühen 2000er Jahren und murmelte und erschien inkohärent. In der Hälfte dieser Zeiten sagte La Perruque sagte, er ging zum Raum um nach ihm zu sehen, und sie würde anfangen zu sprechen.


"I think he was just lonely," La Perruque said. "He wanted somebody to talk to."

"Ich glaube, er war einfach nur einsam," sagte La Perruque. "Er wollte jemanden zum Reden."

Anthony McCartney can be reached at http://twitter.com/mccartneyAP

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/08...#storylink=cpy

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The Jacksons vs. AEG Live — Zeugen von AEG, 5. Teil

1. August 2013

Am Dienstag hatte Brian Panish, Anwalt der Jacksons, die Gelegenheit, AEG Lives Expertenzeugen Eric Briggs, der am Montag ausgesagt hatte, ins Kreuzverhör zu nehmen.

Briggs hatte unter anderem ausgesagt, dass ein Aspekt, weshalb Michael Jackson Schwierigkeiten mit eventuellen Sponsoren gehabt hätte, sein geschätzter Schuldenberg von USD 400 Mio. zum Zeitpunkt seines Todes war. Panish fragte den Zeugen daraufhin, ob er in Betracht zog, dass das Vermögen, sprich die Aktiva, von Michael Jackson, insbesondere der Sony-ATV Katalog, grösser als seine Schulden gewesen waren. Briggs kam dabei ins Stottern und sagte, dass er wegen einer Geheimhaltungsvereinbarung ungern über Michael Jacksons Vermögenswerte sprechen möchte. Beim Nachhaken gestand Briggs ein, dass er zu einem früheren Zeitpunkt für den Jackson Estate als Berater tätig war, um den Wert des Musikkatalogs zu analysieren. Er hatte damals mit der Nachlassverwaltung eine Geheimhaltungsvereinbarung unterzeichnet, die ihm untersagte, den Musikkatalog mit Dritten zu besprechen. Sein Firma hatte jedoch vor dem Prozess von Jeryll Cohen, einer Anwältin des Jackson Estates, die Erlaubnis ersucht und erhalten, dass er in Rahmen dieses Prozesses als Experte für AEG Live agieren und aussagen dürfe. Briggs sagte auch, dass AEG Live sich des potentiellen Interessenskonfliktes bewusst war, bevor sie ihn angestellt hatten und dass sie kein Problem damit hatten.

Ein Pressesprecher für den Michael Jackson Estate sagte im Anschluss daran, dass ihm nicht bekannt war, was die Umstände oder Gründe waren, weshalb der Estate eine solche Erlaubnis im Sinne einer Verzichtserklärung in Bezug auf jeglichen potentiellen Interessenskonflikt genehmigen würde, der gegen die Interessen der Nachlassbegünstigten (Michaels Mutter und seine drei Kinder) sein könnte.

Schon wieder ein Interessenskonflikt. Immer wieder kommen Interessenskonflikte (explizit oder implizit) sowohl während des Prozesses als auch bereits während der letzten Monate vor Michaels Tod auf. Das vermittelt einem wahrlich kein gutes Gefühl. Werden wir jemals Klarheit haben bzw. die Wahrheit erfahren? Und wenn wir schon dabei sind: was ist eigentlich los mit Frank DiLeos Computer/E-Mails und Mobile Phone? Wo sind diese Daten und weshalb wurden sie trotz Gerichtsbefehl (noch) nicht ausgehändigt? Hier http://teammichaeljackson.com/archives/8910 der letzte, uns bekannte Stand in dieser Sache. Und auch hier gilt wieder: mehr neue Fragen als klärende Antworten.

Quellen: jackson.ch, cnn.com, teammichaeljackson.ch

Weiterlesen unter http://www.jackson.ch/the-jacksons-v...on-aeg-5-teil/
Copyright © jackson.ch

[24062009]

Kann einer Bitte eine kurze deutsche Zusammenfassung dieses Artikels (Jackson's security chief details drug concerns) geben? Ich weiß es ist heiß draußen

[BlaueBlume]

Kann einer Bitte eine kurze deutsche Zusammenfassung dieses Artikels (Jackson's security chief details drug concerns) geben? Ich weiß es ist heiß draußen

Deutsch steht doch gefettet unter den jeweiligen Absetzen......

[Lena]

Wahrscheinlich zu heiß um es zu erkennen

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Hier ist der Rest von der LaPerruque-Aussage von gestern, Fortsetzung von Christines Post 260. Wurde wegen Twitter-Jail erst vor kurzem von ABC gepostet. Montag geht es weiter. Heute kein Gericht.

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Judge then adjourned trial. There is no court today, session resumes 10 am PT on Monday. LaPerruque ordered back to resume testifying.
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LaPerruque said MJ was very down to earth, never bragged about all the awards he received.
LaPerruques sagt MJ war bodenständig, prahlte nie mit Auszeichnungen, die er erhielt
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MJ received the 2002 American Music Award Artist of the Century. Chang showed the video of the announcement.
MJ erhielt 2002 den American Music Award Artist of the Century. Chang zeigte das Video von der Ankündigung.

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Chang: Did MJ write that song in benefit of 9/11 victims? LaPerruque: Yes
Chang: Schrieb MJ dieses Lied zum Nutzen der 9/11 Opfer? LaPerruque: Ja

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Chang showed video of music "What More Can I Give" with several high profile artists singing it, like Celine Dion, Beyonce, Gloria Estefan
Chang zeigte Video "What More Can I Give" mit mehreren hochkarätigen Künstlern singend , wie Celine Dion, Beyonce, Gloria Estefan
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"I never experienced anything like this," LaPerruque testified.
"Ich habe nie etwas Ähnliches erlebt,"sagt LaPerruque
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Chang: How would you describe MJ that night? LaPerruque: He was fantastic Shows were on Sept 7 and Sept 10, 2001, day before 9/11.
Chang: Wie würden Sie beschreiben MJ in der Nacht? LaPerruque: Er war fantastisch Shows waren am 7. September und 10. September 2001, am Vortag vom 11.09.

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Chang showed video of Liz Taylor presenting Michael Jackson. LaPerruque said MJ's fans were deafening, nothing like he had ever seen before.
Chang zeigte Videos wo Liz TaylorMichael Jackson präsentiert. LaPerruque sagte die MJ Fans waren ohrenbetäubend, nichts dergleichen, das er je gesehen hatte.
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LaPerruque received phone calls from President Clinton, Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, world leaders looking for MJ.
LaPerruque erhielt Anrufe von Präsident Clinton, Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, Führer der Welt auf der Suche nach MJ.

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Chang: Were you very proud of working for MJ? LaPerruque: I was
Chang: Waren Sie sehr stolz für MJ zu arbeiten? LaPerruque: Ich war es
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Chang asked if LaPerruque saw MJ doing anything that could put the kids at risk, if he would've called Child Services. He said absolutely.
Chang fragt falls LaPerruque etwas gesehen hätte was MJ gemacht hätte und es wäre ein Risiko für die Kinder gewesen, ob er dann das Jugendamt gerrufen hätte. Er sagte, absolut.

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LaPerruque said the majority of time he traveled with MJ he wasn't under the influence.
LaPerruque sagte die Mehrheit der Zeit, die er mit MJ reiste er war er nicht unter dem Einfluss von etwas
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He knows MJ wanted to be clear and was motivated in the worse way. Chang: And you believed him? LaPerruque: I did
Er weiß, MJ wollte klar sein und wurde in der Weise mehr motiviert.
Chang: Und Sie glaubten ihm? LaPerruque: Ja

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The security head said he would not be able to say MJ was addicted to Demerol or painkillers.
Der Sicherheitschef sagte, er würde nicht in der Lage sein zu sagen, dass MJ von Demerol oder Schmerzmittel süchtig war.
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LaPerruque said he always had full access to MJ's room, had keys to his hotel room.
LaPerruque sagte, er hatte immer vollen Zugriff auf MJ`s Zimmer, hatte Schlüssel zu seinem Hotelzimmer.

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LaPerruque never saw any prescription drug in MJ's room, never saw him hooked up to IV lines. He only saw MJ drink wine once in a plane.
LaPerruque sah niemals verschreibungspflichtige Medikamente in MJ`s Zimmer, sah ihn nie angeschlossen an IV`s. Er sah nur MJ einmal Wein trinken in einem Flugzeug.
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Chang: Drink wine or vodka? LaPerruque: It's a possibility C: Or combination of drinking and sedatives? LP: Yes
Chang: Wein trinken oder Wodka? LaPerruque: Es ist eine Möglichkeit, C: oder eine Kombination von Trinken -und Beruhigungsmittel? LP: Ja

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Chang: Could he have taken a sedative such as sleeping pill, or Xanax pill? LaPerruque: It's a possibility
Chang: Könnte es ein Beruhigungsmittel wie eine Schlaftablette oder Xanax -Pille genommen haben? LaPerruque: Es ist eine Möglichkeit.
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Chang asked if most of the times LaPerruque heard MJ slur his voice on the phone was during the night. He said yes.
Chang fragte, ob die meiste Zeit w0 LaPerruque mit verlangsamter Stimme am Telefon hörte während der Nacht war. Er sagte ja.
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LaPerruque said he knew MJ had vitiligo and needed treatment. He said MJ complained of back pain.
LaPerruque sagte, er wisse MJ hatte Vitiligo und brauchte Behandlung. Er sagte MJ klagte über Rückenschmerzen.
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LaPerruque: Yes, it devastated him. Chang: Was he emotionally and physically wrecked in pain? LP: Yes C: Have you seen him cry? LP: Yes
LaPerruque: Ja, es verwzeifelte ihn. Chang: War er emotional und körperlich im Schmerz zerstört? LP: Ja C: Hast Sie gesehen, wie er weinte? LP: Ja
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LaPerruque asked how MJ reacted in regards to the accusations, when all he wanted to do was to take care of children.
LaPerruque wird gefragt, wie MJ in Bezug auf die Vorwürfe reagiert hat, wenn alles, was er tun wollte war, den Kindern zu helfen.
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Chang: Did you believe the Arvizo charges to be false? LaPerruque: Correct. "I came out in full support of him," LaPerruque recalled.
Chang: Haben Sie geglaubt, dass die Anschuldigungen der Arvizos falsch sind? LaPerruque: Richtig. "Ich war in voller Unterstützung für ihm:" sagt LaPerruque
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Chang: You know what, because he (AEG attorney) was threatening to show other parts of it, I'll withdraw my request.
Chang: Wissen , weil er (AEG Anwalt) drohte einen anderen Teile zu zeigen, werde ich meinen Antrag zurückziehen.
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LaPerruque said MJ was in pain after the release of the documentary. Chang wanted to play a snippet of the documentary, but changed her mind
LaPerruque sagte MJ hatte Schmerzen nach der Veröffentlichung des Dokumentarfilms. Chang wollte einen Ausschnitt aus dem Dokumentarfilm spielen, hat aber ihre Meinung geändert
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Chang: Was he devastated for what he believed to be violation of that trust? LaPerruque: Very devastated!
Chang: War er am Boden zerstört, weil er glaubte, dass es eine Verletzung seines Vertrauens war? LaPerruque: Sehr zerstört!
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About the Documentary "Living with Michael Jackson" by Martin Bashir. LaPerruque was present, thought MJ trusted Bashir.
Über den Dokumentarfilm "Living with Michael Jackson" von Martin Bashir. LaPerruque war anwesend, dachte MJ vertraute Bashir.
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Total time LaPerruque worked for MJ was 3 years. The only time he saw MJ under influence of drugs in 2001-2004.
Insgesamt arbeitete er für MJ 3 Jahre. Die einzigen Zeiten wo er MJ unter Einfluss von Medis sah in 2001-2004


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LaPerruque said MJ had thousands of fans everywhere in the world. Chang showed a picture of LaPerruque helping MJ with a left foot casted.
LaPerruque sagte MJ hatte Tausende von Fans überall auf der Welt. Chang zeigte ein Bild wo LaPerruque MJ half mit einem linken Fuß in Gips
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LaPerruque explained he not only try to protect the client from outside sources, but from embarrassing himself.
LaPerruque erklärte err versuche, den Client von außen zu schützen, aber ihn auch davor zu schützen sich selbst zu blamieren.
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LaPerruque: There was always a concern of kidnapping him or his children to hold for ransom.
LaPerruque: Es war immer eine Besorgnis der Entführung von ihm oder seinen Kindern
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"Wherever we would go, there would be fans there," LaPerruque testified. He said fans wanted to meet MJ, take pictures.
"Wohin wir auch gehen würden, gäbe es Fans da", LaPerruque bezeugte. Er sagte, Fans wollten MJ treffen, Fotos machen.
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LaPerruque worked for the LA Sheriff Department for 22 years. He said MJ being a high profile, would not be able to go out in public.
LaPerruqe arbeitete für das LA Sheriff Departement 22 Jahre. Er sagte MJ sei High Profile, könne nicht an die Öffentlichkeit gehen.
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Jacksons' attorney, Deborah Chang, did the cross examination of LaPerruque following the afternoon break.
Jackson-Anwalt Chang macht Cross-Examination am Nachmittag
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Outside the presence of the jury, LaPerruque approached Ms. Jackson, hugged her and cried. They had a conversation, she handed him a tissue.
Außerhalb der Anwesenheit der Jury umarmt LaPerruque Mrs. Jackson und weint. Sie haben eine Unterhaltung, sie gibt ihm ein Taschentuch.
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Putnam asked if there was anything LaPerruque thought he could've seen at the meeting two weeks prior but didn't. He answered no.
Putnam fragt ob LaPeruque denkt das es irgenetwas gibt was er gesehen habe beim Treffen 2 Wochen vorab. Er sagt Nein.
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"It just caught me off guard," LaPerruque explained.
"Es traf mich vollkommen unvorbereitet" sagt LaPerruque
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Putnam: Were you surprised he passed? LaPerruque: Yes
Putnam: Waren Sie überrascht das er starb? LaPerruque: Ja

LaPerruque said MJ told him he was rehearsing a lot, thus the weight. He said MJ seemed excited about going to London.
LaPerruque sagte MJ sagte ihm, er probte viel, so dass er Gewicht verlor. Er sagte MJ schien aufgeregt zu sein nach London zu gehen.
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LaPerruque: I did ask 'Mike, you'relooking skinnier than I've ever seen you. You need to get meet in your bones.' He laughed.
LaPerruque: Ich habe zu ihm gesagt 'Mike, Du siehst dünner aus als ich Dich jemals gesehen habe. Du musst Dich mit Deinen Knochen treffen. " Er lachte.
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LaPerruque said MJ seemed happy to be there at the party. He was not incoherent or had slurred speech.
LaPerruque sagte MJ schien glücklich, dort zu sein auf der Party. Er war nicht inkohärent und hatte kein undeutliches Sprechen.
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Hello everybody! Got sent to twitter jail two times yesterday! Ugh! Here's the rest of yesterday's testimony of Michael LaPerruque.

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The Jacksons vs. AEG Live — Zeugen von AEG, 6. Teil

2. August 2013

Wie gestern berichtet, gab es am Dienstag im Gericht einen merkwürdigen Moment, als der AEG Experte Eric Briggs beim Kreuzverhör durch Jackson Anwalt Brian Panish eingestand, dass er im 2010 für den Jackson Estate tätig war und damals eine Geheimhaltungsvereinbarung betreffend den Sony-ATV Katalog, für dessen (steuerliche) Bewertung er angestellt wurde, unterzeichnet hatte. Gestern ging das Verwirrungsspiel in dieser Sache weiter.

Briggs hatte ja am Dienstag gesagt, dass er bzw. seine Firma, FTI Consultants, einen sog. Waiver von Jeryll Cohen, einer Anwältin des Jackson Estate erhalten hatte, dh. ihm vom Jackson Estate die Erlaubnis erteilt worden war, für diesen Prozess als Expertenzeuge für AEG und somit gegen die Jackson Erben auszusagen. Ein Pressesprecher der Jacksons hatte daraufhin gesagt, dass ihm nicht bekannt sei, was die Gründe oder Umstände für eine solche Erlaubnis waren, die gegen die Interessen der Jackson Erben sein könnte.

Howard Weitzman, einer der Anwälte für den Michael Jackson Estate, hatte daraufhin folgende E-Mail geschrieben, die gestern vor Gericht vorgelesen wurde: “Niemand vom Estate oder irgendwelche Anwälte haben den potentiellen Konflikt für FTI oder Herrn Briggs autorisiert oder abbedingt.” Dh. der Jackson Estate hatte Briggs scheinbar niemals die Erlaubnis gegeben, AEG Live im Prozess gegen die Jackson Familie zu helfen.

Wie aussagekräftig und glaubwürdig werden die Geschworenen nun Briggs Meinungen und Einschätzungen beurteilen? Und was ist nun hinter der Aussage von Briggs, dass er bzw. seine Firma die Erlaubnis von Jeryll Cohen, die angeblich eine Anwältin für den Estate sein soll, erhalten haben soll? Was meint denn diese Jeryll Cohen zu dieser ganzen Angelegenheit?

Wie dem auch sei. Die Richterin ordnetet Briggs auf jeden Fall an, Panishs Fragen betreffend des Sony-ATV Katalogs zu beantworten (siehe Teil 5 http://www.jackson.ch/the-jacksons-v...on-aeg-5-teil/ von gestern). Obwohl Briggs Jacksons Interesse am Katalog zum Zeitpunkt seines Todes gleich hoch einschätzte wie seine Schulden, nämlich bei USD 400 Mio., räumte der Zeuge nun ein, dass die IRS (die U.S. amerikanische Steuerbehörde) diese Einschätzung als zu tief bewertete und ein von der IRS beauftragter unabhängiger Analyst zum Schluss kam, dass der Katalog zum Zeitpunkt von Michael Jacksons Tod bis zu USD 300 Mio. mehr Wert hatte. Dies beweise, so Panish, dass Michael Jackson zum Zeitpunkt seines Todes entgegen der Aussage von Eric Briggs nicht bankrott war.

Quellen: jackson.ch, cnn.com

Weiterlesen unter http://www.jackson.ch/the-jacksons-v...on-aeg-6-teil/
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Jacksons vs AEG - Day 59 – July 30 2013 – Summary

Katherine and Trent Jackson was present in court.

Before testimony resumed, AEG's Kathryn Cahan said last week, when Dr. Saunders' video deposition was played, they didn't read a correction. She said when Dr. Saunders said the only two drugs he know of were Demerol and morphine -- it should be buprenorphine instead of Morphine. (ABC7)


Eric Briggs Testimony

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Strong continued her questioning. Briggs said he was tasked to analyze Erk's projection related to MJ's potential work-related income.

Briggs Conclusions:
1- It is speculative as to whether these projects would be completed;
2- The projection and numbers are speculative (ABC7)

She asked Briggs for his bottom-line opinion in the case. He didn't give a number for what he thought were Jackson's potential earnings. Instead Briggs said that it would be speculative to offer a damages opinion, and reiterated he thought Arthur Erk's numbers were speculative (AP)

Strong finished her questions. Jacksons' attorney Brian Panish did cross examination.


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Plaintiff's attorney Brian Panish started his cross-examination, which was pointed and initially focused on Briggs' billings in the case. Briggs' firm has billed between $600-700k for their work in the case. He doesn't have detailed time records for the work done though. Panish spent a lot of time asking Briggs to justify the billings and showed him a binder of items he prepared before his deposition. After numerous questions, Panish showed the jury about a stack of documents about an inch high that Briggs had compiled of his work. Some of it was the Q score data he explained yesterday, and other files were news articles. He compiled notes, but they were bullet points. Briggs also reviewed the testimony of numerous other experts in the case, as well as Randy Phillips and Paul Gongaware. Briggs initially identified 15 depositions he'd reviewed, but as his testimony went on he remembered others he had read through. (AP)

Briggs said he's engaged in this matter as AEG and O'Melveny & Myers expert witness. "I'm offering my independent opinion in his matter," Briggs said. As an individual, he's not being paid. Panish asked if his company was being paid, and the expert said FTI consulting is billing fees in this matter. (ABC7)

Panish: You are being paid by this side here, sir?
Briggs: I don't agree with your characterization
Panish: You never worked for us?
Briggs: I'm not performing work in this matter for Mrs. Jackson and Panish law firm (ABC7)

"I'm engaged in this matter as an expert witness," Briggs responded. "My firm has been hired by AEG and O'Melveny & Myers." (ABC7)

Panish: So you are not independent?
Briggs: I'm not sure I understand where you're going with this.(ABC7)

Briggs said he has had between 4 and 6 meeting with AEG's attorneys over the last two weeks. The expert said he worked 40-50 hours approximately since July 18. He said he went to the attorneys' office 5 days last week, 2 this week. Briggs said another member of his firm (Matthew) is helping him in the case. Matthew has been with the company for about a year and Panish says he's the one who has been doing a lot of the work. Briggs said Panish's characterization that Matthew worked the most in this case is concerning. (ABC7)

Panish: How much, sir, have you charged O'Melveny & Myers?
Briggs said the total bill is in the order of $600,000 to $700,000.
Panish: And you say you're independent, correct, sir?
Briggs: I'm offering my independent opinion in this matter (ABC7)

Briggs said his understanding is that there's another person hired by AEG to testify regarding damages in this case. Panish said the expert testified in his deposition he had worked 130 hours in this case. Since his deposition, Briggs said he has worked approximately 200 additional hours, 350 hours total. Panish showed the witness the bill sent by Briggs' company. It does not detail the work done, only the amount of hours spent. (ABC7)

Panish: Do you keep track of the hours you work?
Briggs: Yes, I tell my assistant how much I worked on a case (ABC7)

Bill shows 17.3 hours worked, $13,840 charge. Briggs said he doesn't know specifically what he did on those hours, but did research in connection with the case, preparing for deposition. (ABC7)

Panish held a three ring binder with about 2 inches of documents and asked Briggs if those were all the documents he generated for $650K. Briggs said that binder does not contain everything that he generated. (ABC7)

Panish: Everything contained in this little file is what you generated in this case, correct?
Briggs: By your definition, yes (ABC7)

Panish said the material Briggs generated is about an inch worth of documents. Briggs said that if Panish is defining in printed paper what he generated, then yes. But if he counted deposition and testimony, then no. (ABC7)

Panish: Did you ever make a list of all the depositions you reviewed in this case?
Briggs: I did not put together an exhaustive list. (ABC7)

Briggs said he read thousands of pages of depositions, probably 10K. Panish asked if Briggs made summaries of the depositions. He said no. "I cannot give you an exhaustive list of all the depositions I reviewed in this case," Briggs said. He named about 15/16 people. Briggs said he reviewed the opening statements by both parties, summary judgment and opposition, and the judge's ruling. Briggs said he has only testified once in UK related to a tax case. He has never testified before in a court in the US. The expert didn't summarize the trial testimony he read either. He named about 7 people from whom he read testimony. (ABC7)

Panish: Did you review Billboard Magazine regarding this case?
Briggs: Yes
Panish: You never promoted a concert, have you?
Briggs: I'm not a concert promoter (ABC7)

Briggs also said he has never produced concerts. People in the music industry are his clients, Briggs said. (ABC7)

Panish: And the highest selling album in the history of the world is "Thriller," correct, sir? Briggs: I believe that's correct. The chart stated it sold 65 million. (ABC7)

Panish: You understand the defendants say they are not responsible for anything in this case, right? Briggs: I'm not entirely sure what the defendants said they are responsible for . (ABC7)

"I don't believe the defendants are admitting they owe anything" Briggs said. He said he was asked to opine on plaintiff's damage analysis. Panish: MJ would earn no money in the future had he not died? Briggs: My opinion is that it is speculative to project that he (MJ) would earn money related to work. (ABC7)

Panish: Your opinion, had MJ not died, he would have earned no money, correct?
Briggs: That's not my opinion
Panish: How much would he have made working in concerts?
Briggs: My opinion is that it is speculative to project earnings for future work
Panish: Could he have made money working?
Briggs: Sure, anything is possible (ABC7)

Briggs: My opinion related to Mr. Erk's analysis, which has earning capacity in it. Briggs said his understanding is that future earning capacity is what someone is expected to receive for future work. Panish asked if Briggs has ever testified regarding loss of income in wrongful death or personal injury cases. The expert said no. "I've not done projection of loss of earning capacity," Briggs said. (ABC7)

Briggs said he's worked an average of 50 weeks per year over the past 15 years. Panish calculated it to be about 750 weeks of work. Panish: So you worked on 1300 project in 750 weeks? Briggs: Approximately (ABC7)

Panish showed a document Briggs wrote that was basis for opinion on not getting endorsement is debt. Briggs notes: Challenges with major advertisers given history (drug usage, child abuse, litigation, debt); also negative publicity. Briggs: MJ history of significant debt figured in my opinion that MJ would encounter challenges in securing endorsements. Panish asked if Briggs considered MJ's Sony ATV catalogue, which is one of his assets, to offset the debt. (ABC7)

Panish: How do you know he was in debt?
Briggs: There were extensive testimony in this case about MJ's debt (ABC7)

Panish asked if Briggs knows that MJ had assets with value. Briggs said yes. Panish asked if Briggs knows that MJ's asset, especially one, exceeded the amount of his debt. Briggs said he's concerned about confidentiality agreement in answering this question. Panish: You know, through your own knowledge, that MJ's assets far exceeded his debts when you wrote that on the sheet, don't you sir? (Judge gets mad with Strong for not stopping the objections, tells her to abide by her rulings. Strong continued, judge called a sidebar.) Briggs said he does not know that MJ had assets worth more than 300 or 400 or 500 million when he wrote his opinion . Briggs said he had knowledge of some of MJ's asset.(ABC7)

Panish: Did you value that asset (Sony's catalogue)?
Briggs: Yes
Panish: It's well in excess of $500 million, isn't it, sir?
Briggs: I'm sorry I'm having a trouble here, but I don't want to disclose any confidential information. (ABC7)

There were three sidebars in the afternoon session, one of which was called after Strong repeatedly objected to a line of Panish's questions Panish asked Briggs whether he had done any work valuing Jackson's assets outside of the AEG case. He had, but he didn't want to answer who he had done the work for. He said the work was the subject of confidentiality agreements and he didn't want to violate them. Panish kept pressing for answers and Strong kept objecting, to the point that the judge told her, "Ms. Strong, I've made the ruling." Panish continued asking questions about Briggs' work on Jackson's assets outside of this case, and Strong objected. The judge told Strong again that she should stop objecting, that she'd overruled them. Strong kept talking, and the judge called a sidebar (AP)

Panish asked if the gross value Briggs put for the Sony catalogue is well in excess of the value of MJ's debt. "I don't remember the number," Briggs said. "I did not believe that's the case." Briggs: I believe the testimony the debt associated with Sony ATV catalogue was $400 million. Panish wants to know if the gross value of the catalogue was in excess of the debt. Briggs said no. Briggs said he performed the evaluation of Sony's catalogue many times, and his response was related to June 2009. Briggs said he was working with someone unrelated to this case regarding the value of the Sony catalogue. Briggs asked the judge to instruct him on what he should answer, since Panish wants to know who he was working w/ regarding the catalogue. (ABC7)

Panish: Do you have a conflict of interest in this case?
Briggs: No
P: Have you been clear about your company to testify?
B: Absolutely(ABC7)

Briggs said he's not comfortable disclosing the names of the companies that hired him before. Judge Yvette Palazuelos ordered him to answer. Briggs: In one particular case, a law firm hired us. It was in late 2009, after Michael Jackson had died. Panish asked if before MJ died if any law firm hired his company to assess MJ's assets. Briggs said he doesn't recall. Regarding this asset, the Sony ATV catalogue, Briggs said he worked on evaluating it between 5-10 times. Briggs said he provided his opinion in those engagements, 5 to 10 times, before MJ died, to 3 or 4 third parties. (ABC7)

Panish: Was one of them Sony?
Briggs: Yes
Sony ATV Music Publishing was one of the companies, not Sony music, Briggs said.(ABC7)

Fortress Capital -- Briggs said it was another company. He recalls law firm and there may have been financial companies.
Panish: Goldman Sacks?
Briggs: It's possible, I work on hundreds of projects a year.
Panish: Goldman Sacks hired you regarding MJ, right sir?
Briggs: I don't recall specifically. (ABC7)

When the attorneys came back, Panish continued his questions about Briggs' other clients on Jackson issues. Briggs said he was still uncomfortable discussing the clients.The judge told him to answer the questions with a yes or no answer. There had to be another sidebar before Briggs told jury there had been 5 to 10 "engagements" in which he'd worked on Jackson assets. He said he delivered opinions to 3 or 4 different entities. One of them was Sony-ATV, the massive music catalog MJ has an interest in. Another was Michael Jackson's estate. Briggs said he discussed working on the AEG case with an estate attorney and was told it was OK. Briggs also said the general counsel of his company, FTI Consulting, approved him working as an expert in the AEG Live litigation. (AP)

Briggs never performed an audit for a record company. (ABC7)

Briggs said he watched the testimony of Meglen in the overflow room. He was accompanied by 3 AEG attorneys. (ABC7)

Panish asked if Briggs worked with MJ before being retained in this case. He said yes and that he discussed it with AEG. Briggs testified AEG didn't see the work done in previous engagements as conflict of interest. Briggs said that what was more important to him is what FTI's general counsel thought and they determined there was no conflict of interest. Briggs said he had engagement agreements with a number of entities related to MJ. “I went one step further and told them (AEG) I would not be discussing anything regarding my other work," Briggs said. Panish: Who did you call, have sign waiver in writing about a potential conflict of interest? Briggs said there wasn't anything in writing. "My recollection was the attorneys for the Estate of Michael Jackson," Briggs testified. He said a call took place, doesn't know who called. Briggs was retained on February 8, 2013. He spoke with Jeryll Cohen from MJ Estate and she okay'd him to testify as witness in this case. She was well aware what was going on and approved it. Briggs said he told her he had no interest in sharing the work done for the Estate. Briggs said he spoke with Cohen again about two months ago, and she acknowledged his work on this case. (ABC7)

Briggs receives a salary and bonus based on performance of the division. FTI is a public traded company. Briggs said he thinks the company was approaching $2 billion in revenues last year. (ABC7)

Panish asked Briggs about doing risk assessments, and whether he considered Conrad Murray a significant risk to Jackson's life. The question was based on an expert who testified at deposition that he would have been surprised if Michael Jackson lived another week given Murray's treatments on MJ.Briggs didn't want to say Murray was a risk to Jackson's life, or address medical risks. Briggs said he couldn't offer a medical opinion, but just considered the opinions of other medical experts in the case. Panish questioned whether having a "fit and competent" doctor would have lessened the risk to Jackson's life. Briggs didn't want to say yes. "That one risk would be removed," Briggs said about Murray if he was no longer MJ's doctor. He said other medical risks remained, though. Panish mentioned the coroner's report and testimony and specifically that they found no evidence of problems with Jackson's heart. (AP)

Briggs testified he saw testimony that MJ had one life week to live after June 25, 2009, the day of the artist's death. Panish said Dr. Shimelman testified MJ's life expectancy was one week based on Dr. Murray's treatment of him Briggs: I believe his statement was MJ's life expectancy was one week, and he was taking into effect a lot of things: Dr. Murray, drug use (ABC7)

Panish: Are you aware that IRS is investigating the people who hired you and undervalued Sony ATVcatalogue? Objection: Sustained (ABC7)

Dr. Earley said MJ was essentially playing Russian roulette in the way he was using drugs, Briggs said. Panish: Dr. Murray was a big risk to MJ's health, wasn't he? Briggs: I wasn't focused on the risk, I was focused on a doctor assessing a record after the fact. Panish asked if Dr. Murray was a risk to MJ's health. Briggs: It appears in determining his life expectancy Dr. Shimelman took in consideration Dr. Murray. Panish: If Dr. Murray isn't in the question, there's no risk, right, sir? Briggs: There are all kinds of risks, like risk of relapse, risk of the manner he's taking the drugs. Briggs: This is not my opinion, I'm not a doctor, I was relying on Dr. Shimelman's testimony (about one week to live). Briggs' note says Dr. Shimelman -- Die any night. Briggs: Dr. Earley said the way MJ was taking drugs was like playing Russian roulette. Panish: Isn't it true Dr. Earley never blamed MJ for his addiction? Briggs: That's what I recall from the testimony. Briggs: I was asked to assess forecast earnings, not blame. Briggs: To a lay person, Dr. Earley's testimony that MJ was playing Russian roulette is talking about life expectancy. Panish said Dr. Earley wasn't asked to opined on MJ's life expectancy. Briggs read Dr. Earley's deposition and that's what it reads. Briggs: Just to be clear, I can't assess anyone's life expectancy. (ABC7)

Briggs said he relied on AEG's attorney to give him all the relevant materials related to what he's been asked to opine. The expert said he didn't review MJ's autopsy report, since he has no ability to read it. Briggs said one of the experts he reviewed stated the normal actuary doesn't apply to MJ's life and behavior. Briggs relied on Dr. Earley's testimony. He was unable to give a life expectancy to MJ because he wasn't hired for that. Dr. Shimelman said if Dr. Murray remained in the picture, MJ would live only another week. Dr. Schnoll said MJ could've been treated by a fit and competent doctor and remove the risk. Briggs: Dr. Shimelman stated a life expectancy of one week, I don't know how someone could perform for 9 months. (ABC7)

Panish: AEG thought MJ could do 50 shows, didn't they, sir? Briggs: AEG had a plan for 50 shows, they had a budget for 50 shows, they were interested in doing 50 shows. (ABC7)

Panish asked who was more knowledgeable in concerts, if Briggs or Paul Gongaware. Briggs responded it depends which aspect of the business. (ABC7) Briggs has never worked as a concert promoter, and toward the end of his testimony Panish asked him if he knew more than Phillips, Gongaware. Briggs said he couldn't say who knew more about concert touring, promotion _ him, Phillips or Gongaware. (AP)

Panish: Did AEG ever hire you to see if the show would happen or not?
Brigss: AEG did not hire me before February of this year.
Briggs: If I were hired, I'd have told my opinion that it's speculative that the 9 months would have been completed. "It appeared they (AEG) believed the shows would've gone forward," Briggs testified. (ABC7)

Panish: Was AEG fraudulently selling tickets for the shows?
Briggs: I can't opine on that, I'm not an expert in fraud. (ABC7)

Panish asked if AEG only hired him 3 and half years after MJ was dead. Briggs said yes. Panish: Live Nation hired you to assess concert and feasibility? Briggs: No (ABC7)

Zusammenfassung von Ivy, MJJC #62

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Zusammenfassungen der vorangegangenen gerichtstage:
Day 1 - 50
Day 51 - zeuge Dr. Emery Brown Video Deposition; zeuge Peter Formuzis
Day 52 - zeugin Katherine Jackson
Day 53 - forts. zeugin K. Jackson; AEG-zeuge John Meglen
Day 54 - forts. AEG-zeuge Meglen
Day 55 - zeugen J. Meglen; Dr. Alimorad Farshchian Video Deposition
Day 56 - zeuge David Fournier
Day 57 - zeugen Dr. Scott Saunders per video depo.; Eric Briggs
Day 58 - zeuge Eric Briggs

Exklusiv transcripts eröffnungsstatements u.a. (MJJC #1 ff.)
Zeugenaussage von Prince Michael Jackson Jr.; exklusiv transcripts von MJJC # 7
Deposition transcripts filed with the court.
Note : these are not the full depositions, they are only the portions played in the court.
Dr. Stuart Finkelstein Deposition video transcript
Dr. Earley Deposition video transcript
Tim Leiweke Deposition video transcript
Randy Phillips Deposition video transcript
Quelle Ivy, MJJC #50

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Jacksons vs AEG - Day 60 – July 31 2013 – Summary

Katherine and Trent Jackson was present in court.


Eric Briggs Testimony


Jackson cross

It was very slow going again today, with plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish continuing to try to get more details about Briggs' work. Panish spent more than 25 minutes this morning trying to get more details on Briggs’ billing records. He didn’t get any more info. Briggs also continued to be very circumspect about what other work he’d done on valuing Jackson’s signature asset, the Sony ATV catalog. Outside the presence of the jury this afternoon, Judge Yvette Palazuelos allowed Panish to question Briggs about his connection to estate. Palazuelos also asked about the other entities Briggs had done work for analyzing Jackson’s assets. Briggs has done work for Goldman Sachs, the Fortress Investment Group and Jackson’s estate regarding the catalog. Panish has said repeatedly that Briggs’ calculations under-valued the catalog and that his mention of MJ’s debt in his testimony in the AEG case doesn’t take into account the Sony-ATV catalog’s actual value at the time Jackson died. Panish says estate attorney Howard Weitzman is going to come to court (probably tomorrow) and discuss whether Briggs can discuss his work. Briggs has said he cleared his work on the AEG case with another estate attorney, Jeryll Cohen. Panish says that’s not true. AEG’s lawyers say they aren’t blocking Briggs from answering the questions about his work with the estate, but he wants the judge to order him to answer. At a sidebar yesterday, AEG attorney Sabrina Strong said Briggs could be sued without the judge’s order. Briggs says his remarks about Jackson being deeply in debt are only tied to his opinion that MJ couldn’t have gotten endorsement deals. AEG’s attorneys did try to say that Panish’s questioning of Briggs on the debt issue was outside the scope of the case. Palazuelos disagreed. “We’ve got debt right smack in the middle of this opinion,” she said. Panish, who has said Briggs’ credibility is at issue and some of his testimony is false, will be able to explore the issue more. (AP)

Panish asked Briggs who he contacted at the Estate of Michael Jackson to waive potential conflict of interest. "I believe FTI checked for conflict of interest," Briggs said. He said he received a form and the conflict of interest check was marked. The expert said he doesn't know who made the call to the Estate, if it was him or his partner. Briggs: As far as I'm concerned, everything I've done for Estate and everything I've done on this matter have nothing to do with each other. Panish: Sir, did you testify you discussed the potential for a conflict of interest with AEG's attorneys? Briggs: I never viewed it as a potential conflict of interest, I don't think I characterized it that way. "I discussed my previous engagements with O'Melveny & Myers," Briggs said. Panish asked which lawyers Briggs discussed at OMM the potential for conflict of interest. He said Sabrina Strong and perhaps Jessica Bina. Panish asked if Briggs called Ms. Cohen to talk about the potential conflict of interest before his deposition. He said he doesn't recall. (ABC7)

Panish: Yesterday, you said you met with Ms. Cohen (attorney for the Estate), correct?
Briggs: Yes
Panish: Did Ms. Cohen say to you she waived any potential conflict between you, FTI, and the Estate of Michael Jackson?
Briggs: Ms. Cohen did not say that
Panish: Did you ask Ms. Cohen to waive any potential conflict of interest?
Briggs: I did not ask her that specific question (ABC7)

Panish asked Briggs if he's produced his time records related to this case. He said he turned the subpoena to FTI's general counsel. Panish: Has any attorneys for AEG told you that the court issued an order to you to produce your time records forthwith (immediately? Briggs: No, my recollection is that the document was a subpoena. Panish tells Briggs there's a signed order to produce his time record in this case. Briggs asked to see it, since he doesn't have it. (ABC7)

Panish showed several bills from FTI for Briggs without itemization of the work done. They are for $55,000, $189,000, $123,000, $155,902. Panish points out there are two employees just out of school earning $350/hr. He asked where their time sheets were. "You'd expect someone working for that kind of money would produce records of what they worked on" Panish asked. Briggs said he doesn't know. Panish: Does your company check the time worked before submitting bill to a client? Briggs: I understand there's a check system in place, but I don't know how it works. Panish asked if Briggs' company has a billing department and itemization of work done. He said yes to first, doesn't know the second. Panish questioned Briggs, extensively, about all the bills FTI submitted and if he knew the specific work performed for each bill. Briggs said that in matters he bills clients by the hour, he's always charged $800 per hour. Other possibility is to charge flat fee. The expert clarified that he probably didn't charge $800/hour in the beginning of his career. (ABC7)

"My opinion is that it's speculative he would earn any money working," Briggs opined. (ABC7)
Panish: Your opinion is that MJ wouldn't earn a dime for future work?
Briggs: Yes, taking the consideration the risk factors we know today

Briggs: MJ's ability to secure endorsements from financial companies would be impacted by negative headlines associated with his debts. Panish asked if Pepsi, Nike, Red Bull, soft drink companies are financial companies. Briggs said no.(ABC7)

Panish asked Briggs if he was aware of anything that AEG did specifically to assess MJ's health. In his deposition, Briggs said he does not know anything specifically that AEG did to assess MJ's health. (ABC7)

Panish asked if Briggs included merchandising revenue in the chart he made. Briggs said Erk testified the numbers included merchandising. Briggs conceded he doesn't know independently whether the merchandising revenue is included in the numbers. (ABC7)

"I was absolutely comparing apples to apples," Briggs said.(ABC7)

Panish asked if U2 360 had 97,000 people at the Rose Bowl. Briggs said U2 was a 360 degree and they were able to fit a record crowd. Panish inquired about Meglen's testimony saying 97,000 people was not true. Briggs said he doesn't think that's what Meglen testified. (ABC7)

Chart:
1- U2 360 in 2009 -- 110 shows, $101, average 66K people
2- Rolling Stones -- 144 shows, $119, average 32K people
3- AC/DC -- 167 shows, $91, average 29K people
4- Madonna -- 85 shows, $115, average 42K people

MJ's HIStory tour averaged 55K people, average ticket was $37, which is one third of U2's ticket price. The last MJ show was about 10-12 years prior to U2. U2 averaged 66K people. Panish did this calculation: 55k (average of MJ's audience) x 186 shows (Gongaware's plan) x $108 (average TII ticket) = $1.1. billion. Panish: $108 ticket price times 55 thousand people times 186 shows, hows does that come out sir? Briggs: That is roughly $1.1 billion (ABC7)

Panish asked if there were drug use allegations regarding The Rolling Stones and AC/DC members. Briggs said yes, there were headlines about it. Panish asked if it was the same headlines Briggs referred to about Michael Jackson. Briggs said MJ's drug use he analyzed was based on testimony in this trial, not tabloid headlines. (ABC7)

Briggs: Yes, I think AEG wanted to go on a worldwide tour with Michael Jackson. Briggs agreed that AEG entered into a 3 year contract with Michael Jackson.
Panish: How many concerts did Gongaware estimated to do?
Briggs: In Sept 2008, prior to an agreement with MJ?
Panish: Yes
Briggs: 186 (ABC7)

Panish inquired if Dr. Shimelman testified that without Conrad Murray MJ would have had a normal life expectancy. Briggs: What he said is that he was not able to offer a statement with the doctor out of the picture and that is significant. Panish asked if Dr. Earley said MJ should no be to blame for his addiction. Briggs said yes, but said addicts should take responsibility (ABC7)

"There was wide spread media coverage, over the years, of MJ's drug usage," Briggs said.
Panish: You'd expect AEG, someone in the business, to know about MJ's drug use
Briggs: I'd generally expect they'd be aware of the headlines (ABC7)

Panish compared Briggs to an armchair quarterback after the fact, issuing opinion after the fact. Briggs: My opinion, of course, is more informed than the one made at the time (ABC7)

Panish: Did you know AEG paid a medical doctor to exam Michael Jackson, yes or no?
Briggs: No
Panish: Did you know AEG paid money to have Dr. Slavit to check Michael Jackson?
Briggs: I didn't have that specific knowledge

"There was a physical on MJ in the beginning of 2009," Briggs said. He added he doesn't know who hired the doctor and who paid him. Briggs said he recall reading about MJ getting a physical and that everything was fine. Briggs: My information is that the physical was passed and that there were no significant issues.

Panish: In your opinion that MJ wouldn't complete 50 shows, u didn't consider Dr Slavit?
Briggs: I don't know if I reviewed it prior to deposition
Panish: Were you aware coroner said MJ didn't have any medical problem at the time of his death that would've his life expectancy reduced?
Briggs: I don't recall that specific testimony, my knowledge is that the coroner's report was introduced through doctor testimony.
"My opinion is based after the facts, what we know today," Briggs testified. (ABC7)

Panish asked how many Dangerous shows were canceled. Briggs said in his opinion is between 3 to 10. He said he did research about it. Panish wanted to know why Briggs didn't bring the documents he relied on regarding the cancelation of the Dangerous tour. Panish asked the judge to admonish Briggs to answer the questions several times throughout the morning. When attorney asked the judge again, judge said: "I keep advising him, but..." . Briggs said in terms of actual dates, approximately 1.4% of the Dangerous shows were canceled. (ABC7)

Panish: How old were you in 1993?
Briggs: About 17-18 (ABC7)

Panish asked how many shows MJ performed in his career. Briggs said he doesn't know for sure, thinks it's 270 approximately. (ABC7)

Briggs said he cannot tell Panish what each specific bill means in terms of itemization of work done. Panish asked if there's any document detailing the time spent on the task and who did what regarding this case. Briggs: To my knowledge, that information does not exist. Panish wanted to know what type of time calculation software FTI uses. Briggs said he doesn't know. Briggs testified he doesn't know if his company has been paid or not. (ABC7)

Briggs reviewed Tom Barrack's testimony. Panish asked if Barrack said if MJ wanted to he could earn $500 million a year. Briggs said no. Barrack runs Colony Capital, an investment company. It's a multi-billion dollar entity. Panish showed deposition of Barrack with interview saying MJ was a guy who could make $500 million a year if he put his head to it.
Panish: Barrack wanted to invest in Mr. Jackson and do work with him in the future, right, sir?
Briggs: Yes (ABC7)

Panish: Government has stated one MJ asset is worth twice his debt, isn't it, sir?
Briggs: The only information I have in that respect is from attorneys of the Estate of Michael Jackson and I'm concerned w/ confidentiality
Panish: You' are well aware the value of one asset is doubled any debt he had, isn't that, sir?
Briggs: The only information I received in this regard came from lawyers of the Estate of Michael Jackson.

Briggs: They hired us to perform work related to Sony ATV catalogue as of the date of MJ's death. Panish argues there's no attorney-client privilege,and Briggs should be ordered to answer. Briggs said he only learned about what he knows of what the government claims regarding Sony ATV catalogue from the Estate. Judge and attorneys extensively argued whether Briggs has attorney-client privilege with the Estate of Michael Jackson. Judge to the jurors: Now you know what we do in chambers. That's the stuff we argue about. (ABC7)

Panish asked if MJ paid for Katherine Jackson's bills and expenses. Briggs said he doesn't recall the specific comments. Panish asked if MJ bought his mother a $500,000 motorhome. Briggs said he doesn't recall. Panish wanted to know if Briggs reviewed all the relevant documents in this case. He said the attorneys gave him documents, he asked others (ABC7)

Briggs identified 3 primary risks:
- Health/medical experts
- Projects falling through/cancellations
- Industry/precedent

Panish asked where Dr. Murray was in the risk. Briggs said he did not take Dr. Murray into account. (ABC7)

Panish: What's Madonna's cancellation rate?
Briggs: I don't know (ABC7)

Panish mentioned U2 canceled shows for Bono's back surgery, Madonna canceled show to be with her family, Guns N'Roses canceled and returned. Panish asked about Eric Clapton and Van Halen's cancellation of shows. Briggs doesn't recall how many were canceled. Panish said Briggs got his information from articles out of the internet. (ABC7)

Panish: All of these information, someone in 6th grade would be able to get the same exact information off the internet, correct, sir?
Briggs: They may have the same information but the interpretation is absolutely different.
Panish: Are you saying all these people are risks and no one should do business with them?
Briggs: I didn't say that (ABC7)

Panish asked how many shows AEG does in a year. Briggs said he doesn't know. Briggs estimated hundreds, perhaps thousands shows happen in a year around the world. (ABC7)

Panish: Did you take in consideration Randy Phillips and Dr. Murray had shared responsibility to get MJ into rehearsal? Briggs didn't recall. Panish showed email saying Phillips and Dr. Murray were responsible for getting MJ to rehearsal. Briggs said he doesn't recall it.(ABC7)

Briggs said that sometimes his clients don't follow their advice. "Our advice is not always right," the expert said. "The truth of my opinion has nothing to do with how much we're being paid in this case," Briggs testified. Panish asked what specific work Matthew did. Briggs said he researched cities Erk said concerts would take place, audience capacity, arenas. In deposition, an attorney asked Briggs if he performed specific calculation to demand in India for a MJ show in 2009-2012. Briggs said he did not nor was he aware of any material to enable them to make projections about India. (ABC7)

Panish: Do you agree Mj could have toured?
Briggs: Had he lived, it's possible
Panish: Could Mr. Jackson make movies?
Briggs: Yes
Panish: Could he have acted in movies?
Briggs: It's possible, sure
Panish: How much actors get paid for good movies?
Briggs: It vary from a few million to many millions of dollars
Panish: MJ could have made records?
Briggs: Yes, it's possible
Panish: Could he have done tours?
Briggs: Yes, it's possible
Panish: Could he have been involved in movies?
Briggs: Yes, it's possible
Panish: Could he have gotten endorsements?
Briggs: Yes, it's possible
Panish: Could he have sold merchandise?
Briggs: To the extent the shows happened, it's possible
Panish: Could he have done a residency shows in Las Vegas?
Briggs: It's possible
Panish: Did you look into MJ having a residency show with Celine Dion?
Briggs: I'm not aware of that
Panish: Did Ortega testify he discussed with MJ going on a worldwide tour and going to India?
Briggs: I don't recall that in trial testimony (ABC7)

Katherine Jackson stated that Michael Jackson didn't want to be moonwalking at 50 years old, Briggs said. Panish asked if Ortega testified that he wanted to do films with MJ and wanted to be involved in anything Jackson related. Briggs said yes. Panish inquired if Taj Jackson also testified about MJ wanting to do movies. Briggs answered yes. (ABC7)

Panish asked about album "Thriller 25" released in 2006 or 2007. Briggs said he concentrated on MJ's brand new albums in his chart. "I would describe it (Thriller 25) as successful re-release," Briggs said. (ABC7)

Panish asked how many people "Q" score company surveys. Briggs said he thinks they measure about 1800 people. Panish said it's 1400. Briggs said the "Q" scores measure people in the US. Panish asked if it were measured around the world. Briggs said there wasn't available. Panish: All you have is 1800 people surveyed across the United States? Briggs: That's correct . "The "Q" score was not relevant to ticket sales" Briggs said. Panish asked how the ticket sales went in London. Briggs responded "very well" (ABC7)

Panish: Mr. Gongaware had no concern that Mr. Jackson could do 50 shows, correct?
Briggs: With the information he had, it appeared that way (ABC7)

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Outside the presence of the jury, attorneys and judge discussed about what Briggs recalls regarding Gongaware's testimony. Judge: It seems like he doesn't recall, or doesn't want to recall, the testimony. Panish: The IRS has called into question what this witness is trying to say. The Estate never gave witness waiver to testify in this case. Panish: He never had permission, never had waiver. I believe the true facts will show he didn't contact Ms. Cohen until after his deposition Panish: There's no privilege regarding the value of ATV catalogue being double the amount of MJ's debts. Panish: His credibility is seriously at issue here, there's no privilege whatsoever. Bina: Briggs said he believes debt aspect would make MJ not appealable to endorsements. Bina: Ackerman has analyzed in great detail MJ's spending, debt. She said her understanding that conflict of interest has been waived. Bina: The government and his company may have a different understanding as to the catalogue value. Judge: What kind of investigation is that? Putnam: We don't know, we can't ask. Bina: There's no conflict of interest. Besides that, Erk didn't consider the ATV catalogue value and debts. Panish: They want to show he was destitute and had not money.That's not true, he could've spent money for 30 years and still not be in debt. Bina: He cleared the engagement for work on this case, not the debt. Judge: It sounds pretty suspicious to me. Bina: It doesn't matter whether MJ was in debt (for endorsement), but the negative perception he was in debt was sufficient. Boyle: He said that the value of the ATV catalogue was less than the debt. And that's not true. He knows it's not true. Boyle: According to the IRS, it's much higher than the debt. Judge: I don't understand him claiming privilege as to what the IRS says the value of the catalogue is. (ABC7)

Panish asked if Briggs has done extensive work regarding the value of Sony ATV catalogue. Briggs said yes, for Goldman Sachs; Sony ATV, not corporate; Fortress Capital; Estate of MJ; Law firm in 2007. Briggs said it's all in connection with the evaluation of Sony ATV catalogue. The expert said he gets rehired some times. Briggs has given valuation opinions in writing, which is easily accessible. Briggs: The work was performed after MJ's death, but the valuation is of date of death. (ABC7)

Panish: You don't consider IRS putting into question your work a major problem?
Briggs: IRS review about valuation is very commonplace, specially in large estates. (ABC7)

Judge: It sounds like you have info not subject to privilege, with other companies that ordered the valuation. Panish: He put a very low value on the catalogue and said it is less than MJ's debts, when the IRS valued it twice. Panish said the value ranges from a billion to 8 billion dollars. He knows the IRS has given much higher value, the attorney argued. Perry Sanders: the other side could stipulate there's another valuation that says the Sony catalogue is almost 2 times the debt. Bina: The problem is that we don't know the answer, we don't know that to be true. (ABC7)

Panish asked if Briggs has been subpoenaed by IRS. He said he's not aware.

Briggs: I understand the IRS is in discussions with the Estate. (ABC7)

Judge said to get the Estate lawyer in court to see if there's a waiver. Panish: If Briggs said something that's not true, it goes against his credibility. Bina said MJ' business manager said MJ had no ability to borrow money and had no money at time of death Panish: That's not true! He didn't know how much catalogue was worth, had $6 million in an account that Tohme was holding, so he had money. Jury then entered the courtroom. Testimony resumed. (ABC7)

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Panish asked Briggs if he knows the average ticket price for MJ's show was $108. He said it's approximately right. (ABC7)

John Branca is a prominent entertainment attorney. Briggs said he was brought back around the time MJ died. Briggs doesn't recall Branca saying he believes MJ could have done the 50 shows. Panish asked if Briggs noted anything positive that Branca said regarding MJ's ability to make money. He said he doesn't believe he did. (ABC7)

Panish: All you remember is the things that were against MJ?
Briggs: My opinion is not against MJ.(ABC7)

Briggs: The positive I knew quite well, so there's no notes to that, the positives were apparent. Briggs said the points in his outline is to support his opinion, since the positive things he already knew about. (ABC7)

Briggs said he reviewed Shawn Trell's trial testimony of 4 days but does not recall anything he said that was relevant to his opinion. Briggs said the figures below are for ticket sales and merchandising: Prod 1 -- $94 million, Prod 2 -- $107 million. Briggs said there's a non-appearance insurance on the budget. Lloyds of London charged $450,000 for the premium. Panish: How much did the pay out was? Briggs: I have no idea (ABC7)

Zusammenfassung von Ivy, MJJC #63

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Zusammenfassungen der vorangegangenen gerichtstage:
Day 1 - 50
Day 51 - zeuge Dr. Emery Brown Video Deposition; zeuge Peter Formuzis
Day 52 - zeugin Katherine Jackson
Day 53 - forts. zeugin K. Jackson; AEG-zeuge John Meglen
Day 54 - forts. AEG-zeuge Meglen
Day 55 - zeugen J. Meglen; Dr. Alimorad Farshchian Video Deposition
Day 56 - zeuge David Fournier
Day 57 - zeugen Dr. Scott Saunders per video depo.; Eric Briggs
Day 58 - zeuge Eric Briggs
Day 59 -forts. zeuge Briggs


Exklusiv transcripts eröffnungsstatements u.a. (MJJC #1 ff.)
Zeugenaussage von Prince Michael Jackson Jr.; exklusiv transcripts von MJJC # 7
Deposition transcripts filed with the court.
Note : these are not the full depositions, they are only the portions played in the court.
Dr. Stuart Finkelstein Deposition video transcript
Dr. Earley Deposition video transcript
Tim Leiweke Deposition video transcript
Randy Phillips Deposition video transcript
Quelle Ivy, MJJC #50

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Jacksons vs AEG - Day 61 – August 1 2013 – Summary

Katherine Jackson was present in court.

(source: ABC7 unless otherwise indicated)


Eric Briggs Testimony


Jackson cross

Panish asked if independent appraiser hired by the IRS valued Sony ATV catalogue between 100 and 300 million. Briggs said "that's correct." Panish: And that Mr. Jackson had more assets, this was just one of them and it was valued 100 to 300 million in excess to the debt, correct? Briggs: I understand there were other assets. Panish said MJ had his own music catalogue, in addition to the other assets. Briggs agreed. The value was just for the Sony ATV catalogue.

Panish showed a chart with MJ's "Net" Earnings from Tours. Briggs said he relied on Paul Gongaware's statement saying "Dangerous" lost money. Panish said Gongaware is one of the defendants in this case. Briggs said he relied on his testimony. Panish: You'd expect he would know what was going on, right, sir? Briggs: I'd expect he had information that supported that statement. Panish asked what was Gongaware's involvement in "Dangerous" tour. Briggs said he believed he was involved in the production of the show.

Panish: Did Mr. Gongaware deal with the artist in the tour?
Briggs: They are dealing with many different factors, including the artist, MJ.
Briggs: I understood he was involved in the production of the show and had knowledge to make that statement.
Panish: Did you know MJ went into rehabilitation?
Briggs: I know he ended the tour and entered a rehabilitation.

Briggs said he cannot speak to specific knowledge of what Gongaware had. The expert said Gongaware made it very clear the tour lost money. Panish: Just a fact that he made the statement was good enough for you to rely on? Briggs: I did not check the veracity of the information. I relied exclusively on his statement.

Panish: How do you know "HIStory" broke even?
Briggs: I relied on Paul Gongaware's statement.
Panish: Did he give it to orphanages in India during that tour?
Briggs: I don't recall that specifically.

Panish asked if Briggs knew how much money MJ donated to charity from that tour. He said he doesn't know. "My recollection was non-profit organization established and there were conflicting headlines as to what was going in entity," Briggs said. Briggs doesn't know how much money MJ donated from the "HIStory" tour.

Panish spent about an hour on his cross-examination, challenging other aspects of consultant Eric Briggs’ testimony. Regarding a slide that Briggs prepared that showed Jackson’s Dangerous tour lost money, Briggs said it was based on Gongaware’s testimony. Panish asked whether Briggs did any other research on earnings for the Dangerous tour. The consultant said no. The slide states the HIStory tour broke even, which Briggs also based on AEG exec Paul Gongaware’s testimony. Panish asked whether Briggs looked into the millions that Jackson donated to charities during that tour. Briggs said he read news stories. Briggs said he saw conflicting headlines about where the donations went, and he couldn’t recall how much the stories said Jackson donated. (AP)

Briggs said he met Gongaware at the AEG's lawyers office.
Panish: Where you there meeting with the lawyers?
Briggs: Yes

No one told Briggs that he shouldn't ask Gongaware questions. Panish asked if he spoke with Gongaware about this case. Briggs: Our discussion was very high level, we spoke about the industry, friends in the industry, generic subjects.

"It was speculative whether the world tour would happen," Briggs said. Panish asked if mattered that there was no agreement beyond the 50 shows, since w/ agreement, it would be speculative in his opinion anyway. Briggs: I disagree with your logic, the lack of agreement supports my opinion that it is speculative that the world tour would happen. Briggs said MJ's history of drug use, long-term effects, and that he was taking drugs in a very dangerous way shortened his life expectancy. Panish asked what "great prognosis" is. Briggs said it means that someone is partaking in actions that's very dangerous. Briggs testify Dr. Earley said MJ's drug use was like playing Russian roulette.

Panish: Who put the bullets in the gun?
Briggs: I believe he said it wasn't an appropriate question.
Panish: The witness wants to argue with me and not answer the quesitons.
Judge: He's answering the questions.

Panish asked what was MJ's cancellation rate for shows. Briggs said he doesn't know for certain. Performance risk is whether people would come 2 the show, Briggs said. Panish asked if there was any question people would show for TII tour. Briggs said no, that there was testimony they could've done at least 100 more shows based on demand.

"This It It" tour:
Panish: Was there a plan to do O2 shows?
Briggs: Yes
P: Was there an audience?
B: Certainly
P: Was there finance?
B: Yes
Panish: So all the factors were met for the O2 shows?
Briggs: Yes

World tour:
Panish: Was there ever a plan, in writing, from Gongaware for world tour?
Briggs: If you're referencing the Sept. 2008 plan, yes

The proposal reflected 186 shows, Briggs said. "It appears, based on exhibits I reviewed, that proposal was sent to Mr. Anschutz." Briggs said he recalls Gongaware testifying they wanted to go on a world tour after O2 shows. Panish asked if Briggs reviewed MJ's lawyer, Dennis Hawk, testimony that MJ was planning to go to Asia on tour. He said yes.

Panish: Do you recall Mr. Hawk testified that MJ would get $400 million?
Briggs: Tried to, yes, that's what he hoped.

"He described that as his hope, yes," Briggs said. "He described as hope, not intention." Panish asked if Hawk testified he had no doubts MJ would complete the shows successfully. Briggs said the word successfully was in the question, and that Hawk answer "no, I have no doubts." Regarding Kenny Ortega, Panish asked if MJ told Ortega that they were going on a world tour, asked 'Have you ever been to India, you must.' And MJ continue to tell Ortega that after completing the O2 he wanted to take the show back out and around the world. "Whatever you're doing, you have to come to India' MJ told Ortega and then he said 'Have you ever been to Japan?' Ortega testified that after that, MJ was going to hang his hat up as touring artist and wanted to transition to do movies. Panish: After the world tour, sir, isn't that true? Briggs: I don't recall the sequence of events . Panish showed Ortega's deposition.
Panish: Your interpretation of Ortega's deposition is that he's not going on tour?
Briggs: He states here very clearly he had hopes.

"That someone hopes that something is going to happen it doesn't indicate it will happen," Briggs said. Panish asked if Briggs saw Paris' testimony that they were going on world tour. "I believe I considered her testimony, but her testimony was not a foundation or basis for my opinion," Briggs testified. "I understand Mr. Gongaware expressed same intention, and I relied on that," Briggs explained. Briggs said Gongaware had intentions based on what he knew then, not now.

The consultant stuck to his core opinion, that projections of Jackson’s earnings or the idea he’d complete a world tour were speculative. To combat that, Panish showed Briggs testimony from “This Is It” Director Kenny Ortega and Paris Jackson. They discussed the world tour. Both Ortega and Paris Jackson in their depositions discussed MJ's plans to go on a world tour after completing the London shows. Briggs was also shown deposition testimony by MJ’s attorney, Dennis Hawk, stating he tried to structure a world tour deal so that Jackson would earn $400 million if he completed the shows. Briggs agreed that was Hawk’s testimony, but said world tour was a ‘hope.’ (AP)

Panish then showed a slide with the 4 highest-grossing concert tours of all time. U2 topped the list. Panish then walked Briggs through the math if Jackson did as many shows as U2 or Madonna, had an average ticket price of $108 and sold merchandise equal to 7.5% of the tour’s earnings. The results showed that an MJ tour would have earned more than $1 billion. The ranges went as high as $1.6 billion with merchandise and ticket sales factored in, very similar to projections by the plaintiff’s expert. Briggs was dismissive of the exercise, saying it was a “math problem.” (AP)

Briggs testified the range for merchandise is 5-15%. The budget had approximately 7-8% of total revenue tour in merchandise. Panish's calculation: 186 shows x 55,000 people x $108 ticket = $1.1 billion x 7.5% merchandise = approximately $1.2 billion total.

Judge: Mr. Panish, why are you gesturing me?
Panish: Ms. Strong is making faces at me, I didn't want to say anything.
Jurors groaned...
Strong: There has been many misrepresentations against me and my colleagues.
Judge: I don't think making faces is something I should even have to acknowledge it. Just ignore it.

Panish concluded his cross examination


AEG redirect

Sabrina Strong did re-direct. Sony ATV catalogue contains Eagles music in and countless others, Briggs explained. "I performed significant amount of work regarding Sony ATV catalogue over the last 5-10 years," the expert said. Michael Jackson and Sony corporation own the catalogue 50/50 each.

Strong: Why were you so uncomfortable answering the questions regarding the Sony ATV catalogue?
Briggs: Because I am under confidentiality agreement with various companies I worked for related to valuation of Sony catalogue.

Briggs said he takes the confidentiality agreement very seriously and didn't want to violate them. During deposition, Briggs said he told Jacksons' attorneys that he would not disclose the value of the catalogue to any of the sides. Strong: You're not here as expert to talk about Sony catalogue? Briggs: That's correct, it had nothing to do with the conclusions of my work.

Briggs: We project future income from songs, assess that income to figure out how much the catalogue was worth. Briggs performed work for Sony ATV, various lenders and investors, like Fortress Capital, and the Estate of Michael Jackson. Briggs said he has a confidentiality agreement with the Estate of Michael Jackson and other companies he worked for. Briggs said he cannot disclose any information regarding the catalogue unless directed by the court.

Strong: At the instruction of the judge, you told us values of Sony catalogue, right?
Briggs: Yes.

Strong asked when MJ Estate attys hired him to evaluate the catalogue. Briggs said the work was done in 2010 for the value as of MJ's death. The evaluation was done based in the piece that belonged to Michael Jackson, which is 50%, Briggs said. Strong: What did you value the catalogue?

There was an objection, since he didn't answer that before. Kevin Boyle: IRS valuation for MJ's part of the catalogue was in excess of MJ's debt by range of $100-300 million. Testimony is that MJ's debt was $400 million plus range= $500-700 million for MJ's part alone, about $1.4 billion for entire catalogue.

Strong: And your valuation was less than the debt?
Briggs: That's correct.
Briggs said his valuation was roughly in line with what MJ owed. Briggs knows who the person doing the appraisal for the IRS is.
Strong: Do you believe you undervalued the catalogue at the date of debt?
Briggs: Absolutely not.

Briggs said his firm always used the same techniques to assess risk, and his valuation was used in loans and plans. Briggs said people were listening and transacting based on his numbers.

Boyle: The witness has no problem of breaching the confidentiality when Ms. Strong is asking the question. Judge: He's not breaching it, he's looking at me for instruction. If I say he needs to answer, he needs to answer.

Strong: Why there may be a difference in your valuation and the IRS? Briggs said there are many reasons, two significant. One of which has to do with subject of control, Briggs said. If one party can control a business their share is worth more. Briggs: If there's a party that doesn't have control, they have to sit there as victims. It's how you interpret control. Briggs said the other is limitation on selling/monetizing. If someone owns part of something, entered into rules, it's not worth fair share. Because you're restricted, you can't do things freely, Briggs said. That's the difference between his valuation and IRS' valuation. Strong: MJ had control issues? Briggs: Generally speaking, yes. Briggs: MJ had limitation to sell or borrow against it. His ability to sell it brings the value down. Strong said there were testimony that MJ was no longer able to borrow against that asset. Is that consistent? Briggs said a number of business managers made reference of MJ's financial situation. "I do not believe I undervalued that asset," Briggs testified.
Strong asked about conflict of interest in this case. Briggs said he participated in the process of checking whether a conflict existed. Strong: There's no conflict because that work was not related to this work? Briggs: My specific opinion in projecting income for MJ had he lived, what he would've earned. Briggs: Everything regarding the catalogue had nothing to do with MJ's ability to make money working. Briggs said Sony ATV catalogue has the Beatles songs in it, Willie Nelson, others. It's an investment, doesn't even have MJ's music in it.

As using debt as factor in his opinion, Briggs said he meant it in relation to endorsements. The perception that MJ had debts could infringe his ability to, for example, go to Citibank, ask money for the tour, Briggs said. Briggs: The unfortunate perception in the media, it had nothing to do whether he did it or not. Strong asked why Briggs mentioned the molestation trial if MJ had been acquitted. "Because we live in a world, unfortunately, that headlines created a perception. And that hurts endorsement deals," Briggs said.


Michael LaPerruque Testimony


AEG direct

After lunch, AEG called their next witness out of order, Michael LaPerruque. He is unavailable at other times.

Atty Marvin Putnam did the questioning. He asked if LaPerruque met with attorneys from defense and plaintiff prior to testimony. He said yes

Putnam: Are you rooting for either side?
LaPerruque: No, I'm not rooting for any side

LaPerruque: I'm a security specialist, provide security for high profile people, celebrities, estate. I worked for Michael and Janet Jackson. MJ hired LaPerruque 5-10 times in the Summer of 2001. He was hired full time in December 2001 and was under employment until 2004. First full time gig in private security was in December 2001. He was with the Sheriff's Department prior to that for 22 1/2 years. Putnam asked if LaPerruque was trained to identify people intoxicated. He said yes, he attended drug intoxication courses.
Earlier in the summer/01, while still at the Sheriff's Dept, LaPerruque said man with MJ security asked for help at the Universal Hilton. LaPerruque stayed at the Universal Hilton, there was a room for him. MJ and the children, nanny, personal security team were there as well. The nanny would call him if they needed anything for MJ or the children. MJ was shooting short film at the lot, so LaPerruque was asked to provide security some times.

He went with MJ to NY to provide security at 30th anniversary of Madison Square Garden. In December 2001, LaPerruque was asked to be full time and head the security of Michael Jackson. For the NY trip, LaPerruque used vacation.

Putnam: Is it fair to say you quit your job with the Sheriff's Department to work for Michael Jackson?
LaPerruque: I retired.

LaPerruque was in charge of Mr. Jackson's protection and the protection of his children. He consulted regarding Neverland security. LaPerruque: Anytime MJ stepped out of the property for extended period, going to LA or around the world, I was activated to accompany him. LaPerruque never lived at Neverland Ranch.

Putnam: Was there a period of time he was with a doctor on a daily basis?
LaPerruque: Yes

LaPerruque: He would have a physician present, also when we would go out and were staying somewhere he'd have me call a physician. LaPerruque: We would get to a hotel and he would ask me to get the hotel physician. LaPerruque: I would go down to the concierge and ask if they had doctors they work with and get recommendation. LaPerruque would call the doctor. He said MJ complained about back pains, but he didn't ask every single time what the complaint was. "It became commonplace to have a physician ready upon arrivals at hotels," LaPerruque said. LaPerruque testified he learned the client's needs and after been asked many times to find hotel doctor he understood it was part of his job. If doctor came along, it would be someone Mr. Jackson knew and they would have a hotel room. LaPerruque did not help find those doctors.

Putnam: From Dec. 2001 to 2004, did you believe Mr. Jackson was under the influence of drugs?
LaPerruque: Yes

LaPerruque said there were 3 times he was at a hotel and got a phone call in the middle of the night. "His speech would be very slurred, it would be a lot of mumbling, wouldn't understand him sometimes," LaPerruque described. The security head said he would be asked to go to MJ's room, he had a key. "I would go to his room to make sure he was ok," LaPerruque said. "We would be in the room and he seemed to have a hard time," he said.

Putnam: Did he speak in an incoherent manner?
LaPerruque: Yes

"It's just slurred speech, sort of mumbling," LaPerruque said. He would be sleeping when MJ called.

Putnam: How many times did you go to his room?
LaPerruque: Through the course of employment, probably 10 to 15 times.

Another 10 to 15 times, he wasn't asked to go to MJ's room, LaPerruque said. Total would be between 20 and 30 times.

LaPerruque: He wouldn't be very coherent, slurred speech, trying to fall asleep, incomprehensible. LaPerruque: He asked questions about the next day's schedule, asked questions over and over. "I knew he had unusual sleep patterns," LaPerruque said. "I think he was just lonely and wanted somebody to talk to."

Putnam asked what made LaPerruque think he was under the influence of drugs. LaPerruque: Because the objective symptoms he was displaying, slurred speech, nod. "I never performed any tests but the symptoms he was displaying were consistent with being under the influence," LaPerruque testified.

LaPerruque spoke with Dr Slavitch from San Francisco. He said he became worried about MJ due to numerous times he saw MJ under the influence. "I was worried about his health," LaPerruque testified. He also spoke with Grace Rwamba, MJ's children nanny at the time, about his concerns and Dr. Alimorad "Alex" Farshchian in Miami, Florida. He was one of the physicians that traveled with MJ, LaPerruque said, probably chosen by MJ. The relationship between Dr. Farshchian and MJ was already established when LaPerruque began working for the artist. LaPerruque spoke with Dr. Slavitch, Dr. Farshchian and Grace Rwamba about his concerns with MJ.

Putnam: What were you concerned?
LaPerruque: Just his general health, it seemed the frequency of the intoxication to be more occurring

LaPerruque said his job was not only to protect MJ from fans or outside causes, but "I took it upon myself to take care of Mr. Jackson." LaPerruque: I knew they (the doctors) would be treating Mr. Jackson and wanted them to have a clear picture going in. Putnam asked if LaPerruque spoke with MJ's family members or business associates. "I didn't believe it was my place to do that," he said.

LaPerruque: Few times in the middle of the day I'd go into his room and he'd be displaying signs of being under the influence. LaPerruque: Any kind of emails and phone calls came to me. I'd relay the message to him, would go to his room to slip a note under the door. LaPerruque: Mr. Jackson had propensity of losing his cell phone. I think I counted he lost 27 cell phones (jury laughs). People were given LaPerruque's cell number and would leave him messages for Michael. LaPerruque'd knock on MJ's door, escort him to the room meeting would take place. He'd wait outside the door and escort MJ back to the room. LaPerruque: In rare occasions, there were times he seemed to be under the influence of drugs in meetings, had to be taken back to his room. "He had slurred speech, incoherent, looked like he was going unconscious," LaPerruque said. LaPerruque: I'd take him back to his room and make sure he was okay. I would seat there and make sure that he was breathing.

Putnam: Why did you do that, sir?
LaPerruque: It was part of my job.

LaPerruque said speaking with MJ about it would be crossing the line. Even though he developed close relationship, needed to have a distance. LaPerruque: There are some professional lines you don't cross and I think it was not my place.

Michael La Perruque said he occasionally went into the singer's hotel room to make sure he was breathing and would often find doctors to treat the pop superstar when he traveled. La Perruque retired from his job as a sheriff's deputy in 2001 to work as the head of Jackson's security detail and frequently traveled with him until 2004. (AP)

Putnam: Did you like Mr. Jackson?
LaPerruque: Very much!

Putnam: Was there a time you didn't like Mr. Jackson? LaPerruque said they had some issues related to workload and work schedule, but for the most part it was a pleasure to work with Mr. Jackson

LaPerruque: I believe he knew that I knew what was going. To bring up that conversation would put him on defensive, have barriers between us. "I wanted to be close to him, to protect him, to watch him," LaPerruque testified. LaPerruque: He knew I was there, he knew I saw him. There were times he fought very, very hard not to be dependent of those medications. "He fought very hard to not be dependent on prescription medication," LaPerruque testified.

La Perruque said he spoke to two of Jackson's doctors about his concerns about the singer's prescription drug use, but that he never spoke directly about it to the singer because he didn't want him to become defensive. "It was my concern that he may overdose," he said. He said he knew Jackson had severe back pain and difficulty sleeping. Despite seeing the entertainer impaired, La Perruque said he never saw Jackson take any drugs or saw any signs of medications lying around. Jackson did try to get help, he said. "He fought very hard to be sober," La Perruque said. "He fought very hard not to be dependent on these prescription medications." Jackson however kept members of his family away because he knew they were trying to stage an intervention, he said. He told jurors that Jackson's younger brother Randy arrived at Neverland Ranch one day in a helicopter to speak with his brother about his medication usage. La Perruque said he turned him away. He said Jackson called him in the middle of the night between 20 and 30 times in the early 2000s and was often mumbling and incoherent. Half those times La Perruque said he went to the singer's room to check on him, and they would start talking."I think he was just lonely," La Perruque said. "He wanted somebody to talk to." (AP)

One day, LaPerruque said MJ told him he was clean. 'I just want you to know I'm going to stay this way,' LaPerruque said MJ told him. LaPerruque understood that MJ was working hard to battle the prescription medication dependency. "He would have the doctors treating him to get him off the harder narcotics," LaPerruque said. Putnam asked how he knew and he said he'd have discussions with the doctors and they would tell him.

Putnam: Where you concern it could cause overdose?
LaPerruque: Yes.

LaPerruque said that when he was with the sheriff's department he saw a number of people overdose and taken to emergency room. "It was my concern he would overdose," LaPerruque testified. LaPerruque never saw MJ do drugs or take prescription medication. He did see open wine bottles in his room. The security head said he never saw, anywhere, prescription drugs in MJ's hotel room or at Neverland.

LaPerruque went a couple of times with MJ and his children to Disney World in Florida. There was a medical emergency once in 2001 or 2002. They were staying at a Disney hotel. LaPerruque doesn't think a doctor traveled along. He stayed in a different room from MJ and kids. LaPerruque: I was in my room, received phone call from hotel security that someone had called 911 from MJ's hotel room, like young children. LaPerruque said they would check in under assumed name. Room service would come to him and he would take it to MJ's room. LaPerruque would set up times to have MJ's room cleaned. LaPerruque: I grabbed Mr. Jackson's keys and found Prince and Paris crying. They were crying saying they couldn't wake up daddy. LaPerruque: I was able to go into the room, had called security partner to meet at the room as well to take the two children to nanny's room. LaPerruque: I found Mr. Jackson in the hallway in the suite proned, unconscious. LaPerruque: I had to check for pulse, turned him over, shook him, ultimately was breathing. I was able to wake him up, took him to his room.

Putnam: Did you have to do mouth-to-mouth?
LaPerruque: I did
P: Did you see any drugs?
LP: No
P: Alcohol?
LP: Not that I recall

"He became conscious, I wouldn't say alert, but conscious," LaPerruque said. Putnam asked if he was groggy. He said yes. LaPerruque tried to cancel paramedics, but they were arriving. He told them he found MJ and paramedics said they had to check him anyway. LaPerruque: He was cleared, they told me he had to see a physician. LaPerruque asked the paramedics to put on their report the name he checked himself under, not MJ name. LaPerruque: Just to make sure that was no further embarrassment on Mr. Jackson's part. LaPerruque said they left shortly thereafter. "I was just told we were gonna leave." LaPerruque never discussed this incident with MJ.

Putnam: Did he ever thank you for coming over and helping him?
LaPerruque: No
P: Did anyone thank you?
LP: No
Putnam: Why didn't you talk to Mr. Jackson about it?
LaPerruque: Because I didn't think it was my place.

La Perruque said the singer's children called 911 during a trip to Florida in 2001 or 2002 after their father collapsed in a hallway in a hotel suite at Walt Disney World. He said he found Jackson unconscious, revived him before paramedics arrived and never saw any signs of drugs or alcohol that the singer may have taken. Paramedics checked out the singer and determined he didn't need further medical attention, La Perruque said. (AP)

LaPerruque would take MJ to doctors appointments, normally in Beverly Hills. He'd call building security alerting they were on the way.

Putnam: Did you speak with anyone about that incident before?
LaPerruque: No
P: Did you ever consider letting the tabloids know?
LP: No
Putnam: Did you consider you could've made a lot of money?
LaPerruque: No
P: Why?
LP: Because I had a commitment to Michael Jackson.

The first time LaPerruque told anyone about this incident was in his deposition. Today in court was the second time.

Putnam: Did you ever understand MJ had surgical procedure implant to help him get off of drugs? LaPerruque did not see any scarring regarding an implant. He was told by a physician, and judge didn't let him continue since it's hearsay.

LaPerruque remembers in 2001 Jackson family attempting an intervention. MJ asked him to come up to the ranch right away. LaPerruque: He told me that his family would be coming over to the ranch to speak with him and asked me to interface with his relatives. "It was requested by Mr. Jackson," LaPerruque said.

Putnam: He wanted to make sure his family members didn't come thru?
LaPerruque: Yes

LaPerruque: I was at the front gate, saw private helicopter flying very low over Neverland. Randy Jackson was in the helicopter. "He demanded to see Michael," LaPerruque recalled. "I told him that MJ said he didn't want to see any of his family members at the time."

LaPerruque said Michael told him he had trouble sleeping. LaPerruque: He was trying to find something that would help him sleep. LaPerruque: There was one occasion I took him the doctor and I assumed he was there to see if he could find anything to help him sleep.

Putnam: Did you have any understanding MJ was taking Propofol?
LaPerruque: No
LaPerruque never discussed using Propofol with MJ.
Putnam: Did you ever have an impression Mr. Jackson was trying to hide drugs from you?
LaPerruque: No.
"I never saw him swallow a pill, never saw him take injections," LaPerruque testified.

LaPerruque said there were two reasons he stopped working for MJ. First, he had two young children and at the service of MJ you work at his pleasure, you never had set schedule. LaPerruque: I was never home, I missed a lot my children, birthdays, holidays. He said he saw MJ's litigation with the Arvizo family (molestation accusation), had been in court before and knew how demanding it was. LaPerruque: He and I had discussed me taking some time off. LaPerruque said the other reason was the revenue stream, which was harder and harder, and financial matters were becoming an issue. LaPerruque took other jobs. He became in charge for the security of LA Times printing plants and security of corporate office. He also worked on internal investigations, security of journalists working on hostile environment in Iraq.

In 2007, LaPerruque went back to work for Michael Jackson. He was still the head of security of the LA Times. Grace Rwamba called LaPerruque and said she wanted to meet him, had a message from Michael Jackson. LaPerruque: MJ always appreciated my loyalty, best security he ever had, asked me to return to work for him. "He kind of grew on me," LaPerruque explained. "I did care for the man." LaPerruque: At that time, my children had grown older, started their own things, always enjoyed the challenge working for MJ. After meeting with him and speaking with his manager at the time, LaPerruque left the LA Times and went to work for Michael Jackson. They met face to face, since the last time they spoke was in the Arvizo trial. He wanted to hear what MJ wanted him back. LaPerruque said Michael appeared bright, clear, energetic, full of energy. He wanted to do a lot of things. Based on the meeting, that's why he went back to work with him in 2007. His job was the same as before. He spoke with Raymone Bain. LaPerruque had a written agreement to work as head of security for Michael Jackson. He worked for him for only a few months in 07.

During this time, LaPerruque took MJ to NYC to meet with AEG Live execs. He escorted MJ into the room, probably 10 people or more present. "Michael seemed bright and alert at this meeting. He seemed excited," LaPerruque said. The meeting lasted a couple of hours, LaPerruque said. He escorted MJ to Penn Station, he wanted to pick up some doughnuts for the kids. LaPerruque said he seemed happy, did not ask about how the meeting went.

The security head never told AEG about any of the concerns he had with Michael Jackson. LaPerruque said he did not have any concern with MJ being under the influence of prescription drug in 2007.

LaPerruque said he stopped working for MJ due to financial difficulties. "I wasn't getting paid," LaPerruque explained. "The production company wasn't paying me for my services," LaPerruque testified. He stopped in the beginning of 2008. Work began in August of 2007, got paid in September and didn't get paid anymore until 2008. LaPerruque spoke with MJ. "He said he was very embarrassed not being able to pay me, he said he was going to make it right, apologized." This was in November 2007. He still didn't get paid. MJ then moved to Las Vegas. He spoke with Raymone Bain, who said MJ had moved. He never heard from anyone about working again. LaPerruque said he tried calling MJ several times about getting paid but never heard back. LaPerruque retained an attorney to speak with MJ's reps to enforce agreement they had. They settled. "I was mad, but not mad at him," LaPerruque said. "Because of what I heard why we stopped working together." (financial reasons). LaPerruque said he never thought of selling his story to the tabloids.

LaPerruque said he saw MJ about 2 weeks prior to his death. He was working for Janet, she threw a party for their parents at a restaurant. LaPerruque: MJ saw me and said Mike! Came running to me, gave me a big hug. He asked if they could talk, I took him to a private room. LaPerruque said MJ seemed happy to be there at the party. He was not incoherent or had slurred speech. LaPerruque: I did ask 'Mike, you're looking skinnier than I've ever seen you. You need to get meet in your bones.' He laughed. LaPerruque said MJ told him he was rehearsing a lot, thus the weight. He said MJ seemed excited about going to London.

Putnam: Were you surprised he passed?
LaPerruque: Yes "It just caught me off guard," LaPerruque explained.

Putnam asked if there was anything LaPerruque thought he could've seen at the meeting two weeks prior but didn't. He answered no.

La Perruque stopped working for Jackson in 2004, but returned to oversee his security in late 2007. He said he didn't see any signs that Jackson was impaired during the few months he worked for him again. He testified he last saw Jackson two weeks before the singer's death and he looked fine, but he noticed that his former boss was skinnier than usual. (AP)

(Outside the presence of the jury, LaPerruque approached Ms. Jackson, hugged her and cried. They had a conversation, she handed him a tissue.)


Jackson cross

Jacksons' attorney, Deborah Chang, did the cross examination of LaPerruque following the afternoon break.

LaPerruque worked for the LA Sheriff Department for 22 years. He said MJ being a high profile, would not be able to go out in public. "Wherever we would go, there would be fans there," LaPerruque testified. He said fans wanted to meet MJ, take pictures. LaPerruque: There was always a concern of kidnapping him or his children to hold for ransom. LaPerruque explained he not only try to protect the client from outside sources, but from embarrassing himself. LaPerruque said MJ had thousands of fans everywhere in the world. Chang showed a picture of LaPerruque helping MJ with a left foot casted.

Total time LaPerruque worked for MJ was 3 years. The only time he saw MJ under influence of drugs in 2001-2004.

About the Documentary "Living with Michael Jackson" by Martin Bashir. LaPerruque was present, thought MJ trusted Bashir
Chang: Was he devastated for what he believed to be violation of that trust?
LaPerruque: Very devastated!

LaPerruque said MJ was in pain after the release of the documentary. Chang wanted to play a snippet of the documentary, but changed her mind. Chang: You know what, because he (AEG attorney) was threatening to show other parts of it, I'll withdraw my request.

Chang: Did you believe the Arvizo charges to be false?
LaPerruque: Correct.

"I came out in full support of him," LaPerruque recalled. LaPerruque asked how MJ reacted in regards to the accusations, when all he wanted to do was to take care of children.

LaPerruque: Yes, it devastated him.
Chang: Was he emotionally and physically wrecked in pain?
LP: Yes
C: Have you seen him cry?
LP: Yes

LaPerruque said he knew MJ had vitiligo and needed treatment. He said MJ complained of back pain.

Chang asked if most of the times LaPerruque heard MJ slur his voice on the phone was during the night. He said yes.
Chang: Could he have taken a sedative such as sleeping pill, or Xanax pill?
LaPerruque: It's a possibility
Chang: Drink wine or vodka?
LaPerruque: It's a possibility
C: Or combination of drinking and sedatives?
LP: Yes

LaPerruque never saw any prescription drug in MJ's room, never saw him hooked up to IV lines. He only saw MJ drink wine once in a plane. LaPerruque said he always had full access to MJ's room, had keys to his hotel room. The security head said he would not be able to say MJ was addicted to Demerol or painkillers. He knows MJ wanted to be clear and was motivated in the worse way.

Chang: And you believed him?
LaPerruque: I did

LaPerruque said the majority of time he traveled with MJ he wasn't under the influence. Chang asked if LaPerruque saw MJ doing anything that could put the kids at risk, if he would've called Child Services. He said absolutely.

Chang: Were you very proud of working for MJ?
LaPerruque: I was

LaPerruque received phone calls from President Clinton, Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, world leaders looking for MJ. Chang showed video of Liz Taylor presenting Michael Jackson. LaPerruque said MJ's fans were deafening, nothing like he had ever seen before.

Chang: How would you describe MJ that night?
LaPerruque: He was fantastic
Shows were on Sept 7 and Sept 10, 2001, day before 9/11. "I never experienced anything like this," LaPerruque testified.

Chang showed video of music "What More Can I Give" with several high profile artists singing it, like Celine Dion, Beyonce, Gloria Estefan
Chang: Did MJ write that song in benefit of 9/11 victims?
LaPerruque: Yes

MJ received the 2002 American Music Award Artist of the Century. Chang showed the video of the announcement. LaPerruque said MJ was very down to earth, never bragged about all the awards he received.

Zusammenfassung von Ivy, MJJC #64

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Zusammenfassungen der vorangegangenen gerichtstage:
Day 1 - 50
Day 51 - zeuge Dr. Emery Brown Video Deposition; zeuge Peter Formuzis
Day 52 - zeugin Katherine Jackson
Day 53 - forts. zeugin K. Jackson; AEG-zeuge John Meglen
Day 54 - forts. AEG-zeuge Meglen
Day 55 - zeugen J. Meglen; Dr. Alimorad Farshchian Video Deposition
Day 56 - zeuge David Fournier
Day 57 - zeugen Dr. Scott Saunders per video depo.; Eric Briggs
Day 58 - zeuge Eric Briggs
Day 59 - forts. zeuge Briggs
Day 60 - forts. zeuge Briggs


Exklusiv transcripts eröffnungsstatements u.a. (MJJC #1 ff.)
Zeugenaussage von Prince Michael Jackson Jr.; exklusiv transcripts von MJJC # 7
Deposition transcripts filed with the court.
Note : these are not the full depositions, they are only the portions played in the court.
Dr. Stuart Finkelstein Deposition video transcript
Dr. Earley Deposition video transcript
Tim Leiweke Deposition video transcript
Randy Phillips Deposition video transcript
Quelle Ivy, MJJC #50

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Abschluss der La Perruque-Aussage von oben nach unten

Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 4m

I’ll try to get updates on Briggs out later this afternoon. Going to try to grab a bite to eat, get back to the courtroom.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 4m

Briggs was undergoing more questioning by AEG Live defense attorney Sabrina Strong. She wrapped up and passed the witness before lunch.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 4m

The bodyguard’s testimony was finished within 50 minutes of taking the stand today, and then damages expert Eric Briggs returned.
Die Zeugenaussage des Bodyguards wurde innerhalb von 50 Minuten nach der Betreten in den Stand heute abgeschlossen, und dann kaqm der Experte Eric Briggs zurück in den Stand
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 5m

La Perruque said they were. The calls occurred over was a broad time period, from 2001 to 2004.
La Perruque bejahte.. Die Anrufe waren über einen breiten Zeitraum 2001-2004.

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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 5m

... came during the same time period as the clips of him performing at the Democratic fundraiser, American Bandstand event.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 5m

Chang’s questioning concluded, and Putnam only asked a few questions. He asked if Jackson’s late night calls (described last week) ...
Chang Befragung wurde dann abgeschlossen und Putnam stellte nur ein paar Fragen Er fragte, ob Jacksons Anrufe in der Nacht, die er beschrieb (letzte Woche) in der Zeit waren wo er American Bandstard performte..
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 5m

Chang: “Did he want to be remembered as the greatest entertainer in the world or the greatest father?” A: “I would say the greatest father.”
Chang: "Wollte er als der größte Entertainer der Welt oder der größte Vater erinnert werden?" A: "Ich würde sagen als der größte Vater."
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 6m

Jackson would only allow his children to buy one toy apiece when they went shopping, La Perruque said.
Jackson würde nur erlauben, dass seine Kinder ein Spielzeug kaufen, wenn sie einkaufen gingen, sagte La Perruque.

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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 6m

La Perruque: “I think Michael was at his happiest when he was with his children.” He added that Jackson didn't spoil his children.
La Perruque: ". Ich denke, Michael war am glücklichsten, wenn er mit seinen Kindern war" Er fügte hinzu, dass Jacksons seine Kinder nicht verzog.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 7m

The bodyguard described the close and loving relationship Jackson had with his mother and his three children.
Der Leibwächter beschrieb die enge und liebevolle Beziehung, die Jackson mit seiner Mutter und seinen drei Kindern hatte.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 7m

The singer would also stop his car and give money to people on the streets, a practice he learned from his mother, La Perruque said.
Die Sänger würde auch sein Auto stoppen und Geld geben, um es den Menschen auf den Straßen zu geben, eine Praxis, die er von seiner Mutter gelernt hat, sagte La Perruque.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 7m

Instead of delivering the toys and causing a scene, La Perruque said Jackson had his bodyguards deliver them.
Anstatt die Spielsachen zu liefen und eine Show daraus zu machen, sagte La Perruque Jackson hatte er seine Bodyguards, die es lieferten.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 8m

La Perruque was asked about Jackson’s charity and he cited instances when the singer bought toys for a Florida women’s shelter.
La Perruque wurde über Jacksons Charity gefragt, und er zitiert Fälle, in denen der Sängerin Spielzeug kaufte für ein Florida Frauenhaus.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 8m

The bodyguard added that if he had seen Jackson as he appeared in the photo, he would have been alarmed.
Der Leibwächter fügte hinzu, dass, wenn er Jackson gesehen hatte, wie er auf dem Foto erschien wäre er alarmiert gewesen.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 8m

I couldn’t see La Perruque, but he seemed taken aback by the photo. He said that’s not how Jackson looked in May 2009.
Ich konnte nicht La Perruque shen , aber er schien überrascht von dem Foto. Er sagte, dass Jackson im Mai 2009 so nicht aussah.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 8m

Chang showed La Perruque the June 19th photo of Michael Jackson in which he looks extremely thin. She asked if he looked like that in May.
Chang zeigte La Perruque das Foto vom 19. Juni von Michael Jackson, in dem er extrem dünn aussieht. Sie fragte, ob er so aussah im Mai
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 8m

In fact, it was in May, during an anniversary party that Janet Jackson threw for her parents at restaurant in Beverly Hills.
In Fakt war es im Mai während einer Jubiläumsfeier, die Janet Jackson für ihre Eltern im Restaurant in Beverly Hills machte.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 8m

Chang also clarified when La Perruque last saw Jackson. He said last week it was two weeks before the singer’s death.
Chang hat auch geklärt wann La Perruque zuletzt Jackson gesehen hat. Er sagte letzte Woche, es war zwei Wochen vor des Sängers Tod.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 9m

La Perruque reiterated that he didn’t see any signs Jackson was struggling with prescription medications in ’07 or early ’08.
La Perruque bekräftigte, dass er keine Anzeichen bei Jackson von verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamenten sah in '07 oder Anfang '08


Anthony McCartney @ mccartneyAP 4m

The bodyguard said when he returned to work for Jacksonin 2007-early ’08, the singer seemed to have a clear path of what he wanted to do.

Der Bodyguard sagte, als er für Jackson im Jahr 2007 bis Anfang '08 wieder arbeitete schien der Sänger einen klare Vorstellung gehabt zu habe von dem, was er tun wollte.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 9m

La Perruque said neither Michael nor Randy Jackson used the term intervention to describe the visit. Randy didn’t bring a doctor, he said.
La Perruque sagte weder Michael noch Randy Jackson haben den Begriff Intervention verwendet, um den Besuch zu beschreiben. Randy brachte nicht einen Arzt, sagte er.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 9m

Chang asked about the incident in which Randy Jackson came to Neverland Ranch via helicopter and was turned away.
Chang fragte nach dem Vorfall, bei dem Randy Jackson auf die Neverland Ranch kam per Hubschrauber und abgewiesen wurde.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 9m

La Perruque said if he saw any of those symptoms and thought they were life-threatening, he would have taken Jackson to the hospital.
La Perruque sagte, wenn er eines dieser Symptome sah und dachte, sie seien lebensbedrohlich gewesen würde er Jackson ins Krankenhaus gebracht haben.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 9m

The bodyguard also said he never heard Jackson say he was talking to God or seem lost and annoyed, symptoms he displayed in 2009.
Der Bodyguard sagte auch, er hörte nie Jackson sagen, dass er zu Gott spreche oder das er verloren erschien und verärgert, Symptome, die er im Jahr 2009 gezeigt hat.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 10m

La Perruque, in response to Chang’s questions, said he never saw MJ with “a terrible case of the chills” or have an “alarming weight loss.”
La Perruque, in Reaktion auf die Fragen von Chang, sagte er das er MJ nie mit "einem schrecklichen Fall von Schüttelfrost" oder eine "alarmierender Gewichtsabnahme." sah
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 10m

The attorney asked whether La Perruque tried to protect Jackson. “Yes,” he responded. “I did my best.”
Der Anwalt fragte, ob La Perruque versuchte Jackson zu schützen "Ja", antwortete er. "Ich habe mein Bestes gegeben."
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 10m

Chang asked whether La Perruque ever heard of Conrad Murray when he went back to work with Jackson in 2007 and early ’08. He said no.
Chang fragte, ob La Perruque jemals von Conrad Murray hörte, als er wieder mit Jackson in 2007 und Anfang '08 arbeitete. Er sagte nein.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 10m

He said that Farschcian often accompanied Jackson on what seemed to be more social trips, rather than for medical reasons.
Er sagte, dass Farschcian Jackson auch auf mehreren sozialen Ausflügen, anstatt aus medizinischen Gründen begleitete.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 11m

La Perruque said he raised concerns with Farschcian that the doctor was over prescribing medications to Jackson.
La Perruque sagte das er Bedenken mit Farschcian ansprach, dass der Arzt zu viel Medikamente für Jackson verschrieb
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 11m

Farschcian is a Miami doctor who put an implant in Jackson to block the effects of Demerol and other opiates.
Farschcian ist Miami Arzt, der ein Implantat bei Jackson setzte um die Auswirkungen von Demerol und andere Opiate zu blockieren.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 11m

La Perruque was asked whether any of the doctors seemed awestruck with Jackson. He said yes, and cited Dr. Alimorad Farschcian.
La Perruque wurde gefragt, ob einer der Ärzte ehrfürchtig gegenüber Jackson schien. Er sagte ja, und zitiert Dr. Alimorad Farschcian.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 12m

Chang asked about the doctors La Perruque knew traveled and treated Jackson. He told jury he never witnessed their treatments on Jackson.
Chang fragte nach den Ärzten bei denen La Perruque wusste das sie mit Jackson reisten und ihn behandelten. Er sagte der Jury er habe nie erlebt ihre Behandlungen an Jackson.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 12m

La Perruque reiterated that he never saw prescription bottles or alcohol in Jackson’s suite that day.
La Perruque bekräftigte, dass er noch nie verschreibungspflichtige Medikamnete oder Alkohol in der Jackson-Suite an diesem Tag sah.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 12m

Chang asked La Perruque if the paramedics mentioned Jackson had low blood pressure, but AEG objected and it was sustained.
Chang fragte La Perruque ob die Sanitäter erwähnt haben Jackson hatte niedrigen Blutdruck, aber AEG widersprach und es wurde aufrechterhalten.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 13m

He said he never saw the paramedics’ report and wasn’t in the room where they checked out Jackson.
Er sagte, er sah nie die Sanitäter Berichte und war nicht in dem Raum, wo sie Jackson überprüft haben.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 13m

La Perruque said he didn’t know what caused Jackson’s condition, and that paramedics did not transport him or indicate it was an overdose.
La Perruque sagte, er wisse nicht, was Jacksons Zustand verursacht hat und dass die Sanitäter ihn nicht transportieren oder anzeigten es war eine Überdosis.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 13m

Chang asked La Perruque about his experience with paramedics making medical evaluations of people, based on his experience as a deputy.
Chang fragte ihn über seine Erfahrung mit Sanitäter basierend auf seine Tätigkeit als Sheriff.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 13m

Chang then asked about the Florida incident in which Jackson’s children found their father unconscious in a hotel suite hallway.
Chang fragte dann über den Florida -Vorfall, bei dem Jacksons Kinder den Vater bewusstlos in einer Hotelsuite im Flur vorfanden.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 13m

She concluded the clips by showing Jackson’s cameo in “Men In Black: II” to show that the entertainer was busy in 2002.
Sie schloss die Clips mit Jacksons Cameo-Auftritt in "Men In Black: II" um zu zeigen, dass der Entertainer sehr beschäftigt war, im Jahr 2002.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 14m

Chang then played another performance clip on the 50th Anniversary special for American Bandstand. Dick Clark introduced Jackson.
Chang spielte dann noch den Performance-Clip von dem 50th Anniversary Special für American Bandstand. Dick Clark hat Jackson angekündigt.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 14m

Chang had stopped the clip just as Jackson’s performance started. The judge allowed the clip to be played and didn't strike Clinton's intro.
Chang hatte den Clip gestoppt als Jacksons Performance gestartet hat. Der Richter erlaubte das der Clip abgespielt werde und strich nicht Clintons Einführung.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 14m

Jackson was introduced by Bill Clinton. AEG Live defense attorney Marvin Putnam objected to the clip, specifically the Clinton speech.
Jackson wurde von Bill Clinton eingeführt. AEG Live-Verteidiger Marvin Putnam erhob Einwand gegen den Clip, insbesondere die Clinton- Rede.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 14m

Chang then showed a clip of Jackson performing at a 2002 Democratic National Committee fundraiser. He performed “Dangerous.”
Chang zeigte dann einen Clip von Jacksons Durchführung auf einer 2002 Democratic National Committee -Spendenaktion. Er performte "Dangerous".
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 15m

La Perruque was present during the shooting of some of the video, which starred Jackson, Chris Tucker and Marlon Brando.
La Perruque war während der Dreharbeiten teilweise anwesend, welches mit Jackson, Chris Tucker und Marlon Brando besetzt war.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 15m

These years were the first time that La Perruque worked for Jackson. Chang showed him clip of “You Rock My World” music video.
Diese Jahre waren die ersten Jahre wo La Perruque für Jackson arbeitete. Chang zeigte ihm den Clip von Musikvideo "You rock my world".
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 15m

Chang started out her cross-examination by showing several clips of Jackson’s work during the 2001-2002 time period.
Chang begann ihr Kreuzverhör das durch mehrere Clips von Jacksons Arbeit während des Zeitraums 2001-2002 führte.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 16m

La Perruque was able to complete his testimony and then defense damages expert Eric Briggs was called back to the stand.
La Perruque konnte sein Zeugnis abschließen und dann wurde der Experte der Verteidigung Eric Briggs wieder in den Stand gerufen.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 16m

Testimony started with Michael La Perruque, Michael Jackson’s former head of security, back on the stand for cross-examination.
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Anthony McCartney @mccartneyAP 16m

Some updates on Jackson vs. AEG Live trial coming up. Katherine Jackson and Trent Jackson are here toda