XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX WED APRIL 06, 2005 18:42:35 ET XXXXX
JACKSON CASE ROCKED: JURORS LAUGH, MOCK PROSECUTION WITNESSES
Jurors in the Michael Jackson case were overheard during a break in the trial mocking a 24-year old witness who claimed he was molested by Michael Jackson when he was 7 and 9-years old, sources claim.
Specifically, a Juror was overheard by two reporters saying, "Oh boo-hooo, Michael Jackson tickled me." That statement was followed by laughter from other Jurors.
Reporter Bob Tur claims the comment was also heard by a bailiff.
Court officials are investigating.
Jurors 8 and 9 have been observed laughing during the latest witness testimony, frequently cupping their mouths and talking during testimony.
Courtwatchers have marveled at the weak case presented, thus far, by Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon and his team. Witness after witness has been easily destroyed on the stand during cross examination by Jackson lawyer Thomas Mesereau.
Developing...
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