Post by hunt4fun1 on Nov 19, 2003 9:36:46 GMT -5
LOS OLIVOS, Calif., Nov. 18 — Michael Jackson is denouncing media coverage of the search of his home. In a statement, Jackson criticizes those who’ve been speaking about the case, saying these “characters,” as he calls them, don’t know what they’re talking about.
In the statement, Jackson gripes people seem to surface with what he calls ‘a dreadful allegation’ just as he’s releasing a new project.
MORE THAN 20 investigators from the Santa Barbara County sheriff’s and district attorney’s offices served a warrant as part of an “ongoing criminal investigation,” Sgt. Chris Pappas said. No immediate arrests were made.
Court TV reported that the search was being executed under the direction of Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon based on allegations of sexual abuse brought by a 12-year-old Los Angeles boy.
Jackson’s spokesman says neither he nor Jackson know what the investigation is about. Authorities only say the search is part of an ongoing criminal probe.
In the statement, Jackson gripes people seem to surface with what he calls “a dreadful allegation” just as he’s releasing a new project. Jackson’s latest album, “Number Ones,” a greatest hits collection featuring his new single, “One More Chance,” is in stores today.
Jackson and his three young children were not at the ranch at the time, said his spokesman, Stuart Backerman. They have been in Las Vegas, where Jackson is making a video, he said.
Backerman declined further comment, saying he lacked detailed information about the purpose of the investigation.
A “convoy” of law enforcement vehicles, including a forensic evidence collection vehicle and an ambulance passed through the gates at Neverland, which is located in the Santa Ynez Valley outside of Santa Barbara. The ambulance left the scene shortly afterward.
A Court TV reporter said a portable toilet was brought to the scene, indicating perhaps that law enforcement officers will be there “for quite some time.”
In the statement, Jackson gripes people seem to surface with what he calls ‘a dreadful allegation’ just as he’s releasing a new project.
MORE THAN 20 investigators from the Santa Barbara County sheriff’s and district attorney’s offices served a warrant as part of an “ongoing criminal investigation,” Sgt. Chris Pappas said. No immediate arrests were made.
Court TV reported that the search was being executed under the direction of Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon based on allegations of sexual abuse brought by a 12-year-old Los Angeles boy.
Jackson’s spokesman says neither he nor Jackson know what the investigation is about. Authorities only say the search is part of an ongoing criminal probe.
In the statement, Jackson gripes people seem to surface with what he calls “a dreadful allegation” just as he’s releasing a new project. Jackson’s latest album, “Number Ones,” a greatest hits collection featuring his new single, “One More Chance,” is in stores today.
Jackson and his three young children were not at the ranch at the time, said his spokesman, Stuart Backerman. They have been in Las Vegas, where Jackson is making a video, he said.
Backerman declined further comment, saying he lacked detailed information about the purpose of the investigation.
A “convoy” of law enforcement vehicles, including a forensic evidence collection vehicle and an ambulance passed through the gates at Neverland, which is located in the Santa Ynez Valley outside of Santa Barbara. The ambulance left the scene shortly afterward.
A Court TV reporter said a portable toilet was brought to the scene, indicating perhaps that law enforcement officers will be there “for quite some time.”
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