Secrecy Shrouds Jackson Grand Jury
It's the latest mysterious step in the Michael Jackson molestation case: a Grand Jury so secluded that the group of 19 jurors will be moved from place to place to avoid the press.
"Extra" has learned that the expected witnesses include attorney Larry Feldman, the lawyer who first spoke to Jackson’s accuser but refused to take the civil case, and Dr. Stan Katz, the psychologist believed to have talked with the alleged victim and then referred the child’s family to authorities.
"Extra" has learned that the now 14-year-old boy, who accused Jackson of molestation, will testify, along with his brother, who is reported to be a witness to allegedly unseemly events inside Neverland Ranch.
Witnesses and testimony regarding Xtra Jet, the company that leased Jackson private jet liners, is also expected.
The big question, however, is whether or not Jackson’s accuser from 1993 will make a Grand Jury appearance. The boy in that case refused to cooperate with authorities, instead settling the case for millions of dollars. It remains to be seen if he will testify this time.
If, based on testimonies and evidence, the Grand Jury does indict the singer, there will be no preliminary hearing, meaning no sneak peek into the evidence or witnesses. If this happens, the case would go directly to trial -- likely by the end of the year.
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