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Criminal

May 10, 2005

If Defense Doesn't Screw Up, Some See Jackson's Acquittal

LOS ANGELES - The defense in Michael Jackson's child molestation case needs to fail. If Thomas A. Mesereau Jr. and his defense team simply fail to screw up their portion of the case, say attorneys, experts and observers, Jackson stands a good chance to be acquitted.

By Dan Evans
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        LOS ANGELES - The defense in Michael Jackson's child molestation case needs to fail.
        If Thomas A. Mesereau Jr. and...

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