10 CHARGES; Jacko now accused of abduction plot as he faces court over 'child abuse'.Byline: ANTHONY HARWOOD US Editor in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of SLUMPED in a chair with his head bowed, Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson yesterday learned he would now be facing 10 charges in his child sex abuse case. The 45-year-old singer tapped his feet as he listened to Judge Rodney Melville outline the allegations. A new charge of conspiracy related to the alleged abduction, false imprisonment false imprisonment, complete restraint upon a person's liberty of movement without legal justification. Actual physical contact is not necessary; a show of authority or a threat of force is sufficient. The person falsely imprisoned may sue the offender for damages. and extortion of the boy accusing him of lurid acts. It signalled a dramatic twist in the saga surrounding the star. During the 41-minute hearing Jackson was barely audible as he whispered 10 not guilty pleas to allegations which included giving 12-year-old accuser Gavin Arviso alcohol and molesting him. It is believed some of his team may also face charges as part of the alleged conspiracy that prosecutors claim involved trying to force the youngster and his family to flee to Brazil when it became clear he would name the star. After the hearing at Santa Maria court in California, the star made a brief statement but did not mention the claims against him. Flanked by his family - including parents Joe and Katherine - he said: "I would like to thank the fans around the world for your love and your support from every corner of the earth. "My family, who have been very supportive, my brother Randy who's been incredible. "I want to thank the community of Santa Maria. I want you to know I love the community very much, it's my community, I love the people, I will always love the people. Thank you very much." He appeared calm and giggled after being asked to speak up. Jackson refused to answer questions as he walked to his limo. But he waved to screaming fans who had travelled from around the world to support him. Legal experts said the three new charges filed yesterday were not good news for Jackson, who faces up to 10 years in jail if guilty. Harvey Levin Harvey Robert Levin is an American producer, lawyer, legal analyst, and investigative reporter. Levin received an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his J.D. from the University of Chicago. , of US TV show Celebrity Justice, said: "The conspiracy one is a new and stunning charge. "It suggests the new direction the investigation is going. It also suggests that there may be more indictments against other individuals. "We have heard for some time one of the arguments is that Jackson and his people intimidated this boy and his family and even tried to get them out of the country to Brazil to keep them under wraps. "They believe it shows Jackson had a guilty conscience Noun 1. guilty conscience - remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilt compunction, remorse, self-reproach - a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) and the jury will have to decide why he had a guilty conscience. "It is the core of the case, if they threatened the family and tried to get them out of the way, why?" Investigators have been probing two of Jackson's entourage - Frank Tyson Frank Holmes Tyson (born 6 June 1930 in Farnworth, near Bolton, Lancashire) was an England cricketer of the mid-1950s. His fast bowling gave him the nickname "Typhoon Tyson", and both Don Bradman and Richie Benaud considered him to be the quickest they had ever seen. and Vinnie Amen. They have been accused of holding Gavin's family against their will at the singer's Neverland ranch and trying to get them to leave the US. But their lawyer Joseph Tacopina said: "That absolutely didn't happen." He claimed the boy's mother wanted to leave her community and turned to Jackson "for his help and generosity". A website had encouraged Jacko fans to show up and demonstrate support for their idol yesterday. And a hotel in nearby Solvang gave supporters a special rate. Neither Tyson nor Amen has been charged CHARGE 1 Conspiracy felony charge including 28 individual counts of child abduction Child abduction is the abduction or kidnapping of a child (or baby) by an older person. Several distinct forms of child abduction exist:
extortion CHARGES 2-5 Lewd acts on a child CHARGE 6 Attempted lewd act on child CHARGES 7-10 Administering of an intoxicating agent to a minor CAPTION(S): MOBBED: Star is escorted by entourage yesterday; COURT: Jacko arrives |
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