May 9, 2011: Opening statements begin

Souza

Conrad Murray’s Trial Delayed Until May
March 2, 2011 3:10 PM


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has postponed the trial of a doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death until early May.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor announced the delay Wednesday after meeting in chambers with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and Dr. Conrad Murray.

The move came after the judge asked defense attorneys at previous hearings why they hadn’t turned over more information on potential witnesses to prosecutors.

The trial had been scheduled to begin with jury selection on March 24.

Prospective jurors will be given questionnaires on that day, but opening statements are now set to begin on May 9.

Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

allforlove

Is this a positive thing? I really don't know anymore <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? -->

geminigurl

About the jury selection - how on earth are they going to find jurors who don't know details about the charges and who don't already have an opinion on the guilt or innocence of the accused ? I'd like to know what's in those questionnaires.

Grace

May 9 +60 days for trial.
Pointing to 25 months.

all4loveandbelieve

I think I remember a post stating that Michael may come back in May.. I am trying to find it but I can't. If one of you come across it, please post it here. I think the month of May Michael will be back.

suspicious mind

About the jury selection - how on earth are they going to find jurors who don't know details about the charges and who don't already have an opinion on the guilt or innocence of the accused ? I'd like to know what's in those questionnaires.

i'm more concerned about people who already have preconcieved notions about the victim <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->

PeaceLoveHappiness

About the jury selection - how on earth are they going to find jurors who don't know details about the charges and who don't already have an opinion on the guilt or innocence of the accused ? I'd like to know what's in those questionnaires.

I really don't think it will be very hard. I wasn't an active fan of Michael's in 2005. I had a lot going on in my own life at the time, and didn't even hear about his trial until it was over. Most people I know have no idea what is going on with Michael's death or Murray's trial.

PureLove

I don't like delays. <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( --> That means we're going to wait some more and 2012 is so close. So this can mean his plan has nothing to do with 2012 if he doesn't come back this year.

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PureLove

I think I remember a post stating that Michael may come back in May.. I am trying to find it but I can't. If one of you come across it, please post it here. I think the month of May Michael will be back.

I do not think he will come back before the trial ends. <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->

VeryLittleSusie

Shamone, guys! Two new singles are coming our way! They have to simmer until May! <!-- s8-) -->8-)<!-- s8-) -->
The trial would be a distraction! <!-- s --><!-- s -->



Or at least I hope so... <!-- s --><!-- s -->

ignisaeternus

May 9 +60 days for trial.
Pointing to 25 months.

Which brings us to: See you in July

And REALLY big fireworks.

Mj5StarChick

May 9 +60 days for trial.
Pointing to 25 months.

Which brings us to: See you in July

And REALLY big fireworks.

That gives us July 17th right?
Hmm well.....See You In July Michael lol <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->

hesouttamylife

Can you imagine the "circus" at the courthouse surrounding the June 25th anniversary with all those people in L.A. <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->

jacilovesmichael

May 9 +60 days for trial.
Pointing to 25 months.

Which brings us to: See you in July

And REALLY big fireworks.

Makes sense. No matter what anyone has said I've always felt like "See you in July" was it...THE clue. I don't know. I guess if it doesn't happen by July or in July of this year then I'll start to worry. I think after that might be too late considering everything we've gathered here. But I trust Mike knows what he's doing...

AnaMarcia

But TS said that we were less than a month to the beginning of the trial. Was there a change of plans in the last days?
Anyway, until May so much can happen! Including the signing of an agreement between Murray and justice!
I can only wait patiently and watch.

Souza

5/9 (=14=7/7) + 59 (=14=7/7) days is 7/7. Just a thought. 7/7/11 still makes perfect sense to me.

PureLove

May 9 +60 days for trial.
Pointing to 25 months.

Which brings us to: See you in July

And REALLY big fireworks.

How do we know the trial will last 60 days?

taty_2crazy

May 9 +60 days for trial.
Pointing to 25 months.

Which brings us to: See you in July

And REALLY big fireworks.

Makes sense. No matter what anyone has said I've always felt like "See you in July" was it...THE clue. I don't know. I guess if it doesn't happen by July or in July of this year then I'll start to worry. I think after that might be too late considering everything we've gathered here. But I trust Mike knows what he's doing...

Make your words mine!! <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->

jacilovesmichael

5/9 (=14=7/7) + 59 (=14=7/7) days is 7/7. Just a thought. 7/7/11 still makes perfect sense to me.

Same here.

curls

5/9 (=14=7/7) + 59 (=14=7/7) days is 7/7. Just a thought. 7/7/11 still makes perfect sense to me.

Same here.

Since when did we think it makes sense to be guessing bam dates? Apart from raising hopes and having them dashed over and over, if I was MJ and saw people had guessed, I'd change it straight away!

Souza

5/9 (=14=7/7) + 59 (=14=7/7) days is 7/7. Just a thought. 7/7/11 still makes perfect sense to me.

Same here.

Since when did we think it makes sense to be guessing bam dates? Apart from raising hopes and having them dashed over and over, if I was MJ and saw people had guessed, I'd change it straight away!

I don't see what's the problem with it. I have been trying to guess bamdates since july 2009, even though I never posted them. If people put all their hopes up for a date that only has been guessed by a hoaxers, then that would be pretty strange IMO. I am not saying it will be bamsday and I also don't care if it won't, just getting my thoughts out since people are already panicking that there is a delay. 7/7 could also mean something else, yet important, like the verdict.

And Mike could have guessed from the start that people would try and guess certain dates. If he would have to change it everytime the date is mentioned, then he made a mistake in his planning, or left to many clues.

There is no problem in guessing (bam)dates, as long as people don't put their faith in it.

missy_missy

5/9 (=14=7/7) + 59 (=14=7/7) days is 7/7. Just a thought. 7/7/11 still makes perfect sense to me.

Same here.

Since when did we think it makes sense to be guessing bam dates? Apart from raising hopes and having them dashed over and over, if I was MJ and saw people had guessed, I'd change it straight away!

I don't see what's the problem with it. I have been trying to guess bamdates since july 2009, even though I never posted them. If people put all their hopes up for a date that only has been guessed by a hoaxers, then that would be pretty strange IMO. I am not saying it will be bamsday and I also don't care if it won't, just getting my thoughts out since people are already panicking that there is a delay. 7/7 could also mean something else, yet important, like the verdict.

And Mike could have guessed from the start that people would try and guess certain dates. If he would have to change it everytime the date is mentioned, then he made a mistake in his planning, or left to many clues.

There is no problem in guessing (bam)dates, as long as people don't put their faith in it.

well said <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->

infinatetrinity

But TS said that we were less than a month to the beginning of the trial. Was there a change of plans in the last days?
Anyway, until May so much can happen! Including the signing of an agreement between Murray and justice!
I can only wait patiently and watch.

Lol TS doesn't know everything,TS was wrong,people need to think for themselves not just go by TS said this or TS said that.The delay is a great thing and also very much common in the United States.It just brings the closing of the trial closer or into July...

PureLove

It just brings the closing of the trial closer or into July...

I'm trying to understand what I missed. How does it bring the closing of the trial closer? How do we know the trial will last 60 days? What if it lasts longer than 60 days, a couple of months, a year? I would be appreciated if someone could explain this to me.

Unknown

Where is this going to air does anyone know?

I hope I can get it.

Dancer

I'm trying to understand what I missed. How does it bring the closing of the trial closer? How do we know the trial will last 60 days? What if it lasts longer than 60 days, a couple of months, a year? I would be appreciated if someone could explain this to me.

Maybe that's a misunderstanding? The 60 days were mentioned in many articles, but not concerning the length of the trial, but Murrays right to have a speedy trial within 60 days of his arraignment.

In many articles it was mentioned that they expect the trial to last approximately six weeks. So the delay brings us a bit closer to July.