ivy;3329914 said:
what Sharon reports is a modified subpoena (judge approved but narrowed the contents) but the above AP report makes it sound like it got quashed totally.
relax. sometimes willingly giving limited information is better than being forced to giving up all the information.
　
　
Thanks Ivy for clarifying that quite well.
Okay I am at my computer and can type a bit faster than with my cell, plus it isn't as likely to lose info after I type it whereas one call coming in sometimes obliterates that on the cell for me.
Also, thanks for waiting to move the thread here until after I'd given the last update from the courthouse on my cell, it made it easier form me with there being less content to download and scrolling to the bottom of page content to post in which sometimes the cell slows down extensively.
The defense is trying to obtain documents for evidence from Arnold Kline from the period of 10/22/08-6/22/09. Kline is currently out of the country, his attorney wants the documents sealed concerning the subpoena of MJ's medical records. Mr. Weitzman informed the court that the estates position towards Kline’s is the same, that being they'd previously refused to waive any rights what so ever and were in opposition. Judge Pastor stated the information may or may not be admissible and that the court would review the records in camera and make a determination.
The prosecution initiated discussion over the number of pages that the defense had from Kline, they being a larger number of which the prosecution stated they had in their possession and attorneys were instructed to determine if that was an error or not. Walgren for the prosecution stated they had 84 pages whereas he said the defense has stated they have said they have 130 pgs. of the document in their possession. They are to make arrangements to meet and see if it is in error or the defense are to hand over any documents to the prosecution they do not have if indeed they have more. The defense told the court that they would be using the documents for medical experts to review. These documents included treatment and billing.
Dr. Kline’s attorney informed the court that the medical record he was submitting included treatments by another dr. as well that were in Kline’s files then passed the documents to both sides of counsel.
　
Mr. Weitzman was a bit late for court but this was likely due to the status of the elevators. He informed judge Pastor that getting up to the court room was quite challenging, and that it was not like it use to be. Judge Pastor briefly mentioned the elevators and then begun to discuss the issues at hand. For anyone who is interested the elevators at the courthouse are designated into two sections, each set going to designated floors. The 9<SUP>th</SUP> floor also has a metal detector set up for screening individuals. There are also other issues with the elevators at times.
Weitzman informed judge Pastor that the subpoena concerning Michael Jackson’s finances was so broad it could possibly never be filled, it was burdensome and wondered what relevance they could be to the defense though he thought the request was quite creative.
Chernoff of the defense said he had asked for loans taken with three agencies though my spelling may not be exact to what I determined from what was pronounced those could be H.S.B.C., Barkley’s Playfield and Hong Kong High, saying he named all could be conceivably connected with AEG and that they have financial experts to review. He went on to claim that the defenses position is that “Jackson did a desperate act and took desperate measures that caused his own dea--. Chernoff also stated that once doing the concerts Michael leveraged his greatest assets being his music catalogs, which were leveraged by three entities.
Weitzman asked if the theory is that MJ committed suici--, then stated the estate would be willing to submit loan documents. He stated if Michael had lived and completed tour he would have continued conducting business and accomplish refinance of loans.
Chernoff said they needed info of what leverage on catalogs for each of the three creditors was. He said it would not have to be offered into evidence and that an expert witness would work on it.
Judge Pastor said it is one thing to have it offered and another to have it presented at trial then asked to hear prosecuting attorney’s Walgren and Brazil’s opinions concerning Jackson’s finances.
Walgren replied to the judge that he thought Chernoffs requests are an irrelevant sideshow designed to take away from issues, smear Jackson’s name and had nothing to do with causing his dea--.
Chernoff countered stating opinions of Weitzman and Walgren was an irrelevant issue and that it is for judge Pastor to decide at time offered into evidence. He said he was a desperate man including his financial affairs.
Judge Pastor said the request was overbroad, unduly burdensome and conflicted with rights of privacy. He said if Weitzman and defense can reach an agreement that’s one thing but he was not quashing the Branca subpoena now. He also stated that he would not turn trial of the people VS. Conrad Murray into an escapade and have detailed info of Michael’s entire life. He informed the defense they would have to limit where they are going with there request.
Weitzman expressed he was willing to meet and confer with the defense concerning numbers only.
Judge Pastor again said the subpoena request was unreasonable, too broad and “quite frankly don’t think it’s established for good cause.” He said he would like all to meet and discuss. He said the body attachment would be held for Branca ‘till May 9<SUP>th</SUP> .
Before ending the days proceedings judge Pastor said he had received two separate packet envelopes from the defense and prosecution that were both sealed, then asked which part y would want to photo copy. The information was said to be the same in both envelopes and should be evidence. The prosecution agreed to photo copy.
To surmise at this point Mr. Branca has not been ordered to present any materials and on his behalf Mr. Weitzman has agreed to provide limited financial information to the defense because judge Pastor wants to determine if there is relevance in Conrad Murray’s defense.
Judge Pastor did not quash either motion concerning Kline or Branca.
The next hearing is tomorrow and will only cover another day of possible jury candidates.
Hope that helps, in a rush - gotta go.
God bless!!!
