Illness in Attorney's Family Delays Jackson Trial

This forthcoming Monday was to be the start of individual questioning of potential jurors in the case against Michael Jackson. However, the trial will not proceed as scheduled because the sister of lead defense attorney Thomas Mesereau has fallen gravely ill, according to a court announcement released on Friday. From the release: "Due to the grave illness of Mr. Mesereau's sister neither he nor the defendant will be in court on Monday." The announcement stated that potential jurors will have to still report to court as scheduled, when they are expected to receive new jury numbers as part of the administrative process, and then be relieved. Judge Rodney Melville intends on holding a previously scheduled hearing on media issues, but stated that no sessions will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday. It is unknown whether there will be a court session on Thursday. MJJForum would like to extend our well wishes and prayers to Mr. Mesereau, his sister, and their family. Source: Associated Press