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Criminal

Jul. 1, 2009

Defending Michael

Defense attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr. reflects on the spectacle, difficulties and vindication that came with representing Michael Jackson.

FORUM COLUMN

By Thomas A. Mesereau Jr.

The Michael Jackson trial was unique. More accredited media covered these proceedings than the O.J. Simpson and Scott Peterson trials combined. When the verdicts were reached, people in every capital around the world were riveted to their radios, computers and televisions. The "King of Pop" was more popular than anyone, including Elvis Presley.

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