Bugs Found In Jackson Case

[Meehowski]

From correspondents in California

November 30, 2003

SHERIFF officials said several wireless microphones discovered outside their headquarters could be the latest of several attempts by journalists to surreptitiously get information on the Michael Jackson molestation case.

The devices were found in a brushy area where Sheriff's Department employees frequently take breaks and where reporters are not normally allowed. Officials did not say when they discovered the microphones.

"It is being interpreted by the department as an attempt by somebody within the media to garner information that otherwise would not be available," Sgt Chris Pappas of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, said yesterday.

Hundreds of reporters and photographers converged on the Sheriff's Department on November 20, when Jackson was booked at a nearby jail on suspicion of sexually molesting a child under 14.

The entertainer, who is free on $US3 million ($4.16 million) bail, has maintained his innocence. Authorities say he probably won't be charged until after December 15.

A man claiming to be a news and photo agency reporter was arrested on November 20 after Jackson's security staff found him aboard the entertainer's private plane while Jackson was surrendering to authorities.

Last week, Jackson and his lawyer learned they were secretly videotaped by a camera hidden aboard the plane when Jackson travelled from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara to turn himself in. The discovery triggered an FBI investigation and a lawsuit by Jackson against the charter jet company.

AP

http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/story.js...&storyid=568993

[HolyMoly]

SHERIFF officials said several wireless microphones discovered outside their headquarters could be the latest of several attempts by journalists to surreptitiously get information on the Michael Jackson molestation case.

... or the latest attempt by Jackson's legal team to find out what they're up against. Jackson hired a private investigator months ago when the boy's mother first complained of Jackson serving her son wine ... and they've surveilled her ever since (which is why Jackson's legal team was able to start slamming her early). But, at the same time they raided the Neverland Ranch, they also raided the private investigator's office looking for evidence. This might very well be a "quid pro quo" on the private investigator's part.