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AEG Sought Protection Against Cancelled Jackson Shows

Months before a contract was signed with Michael Jackson, AEG was looking to protect its investment against the possibility of cancelled shows in the singer’s planned tour.

2013/05/22

Randy Jackson (C) attends the Jackson vs AEG Court Case at the Los Angeles Superior court on April 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Jackson family has filed a wrongful death suit against AEG Live for the death of Michael Jackson. (credit: David Buchan/Getty Images)

Lawyer: AEG Did Not Conduct Background Check On Jackson’s Doctor

AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent in hiring the physician.

2013/05/21

Jackson Concert Director Worked Without Contract

Michael Jackson’s doctor was not the only person working on the singer’s ill-fated “This Is It” tour without a fully executed contract, a corporate attorney for concert promoter AEG Live LLC testified Monday.

2013/05/20

AEG Veep Testifies At Jackson Trial Company Never Had Signed Deal With Michael’s Doc

An AEG vice president testified Thursday that the entertainment and sports conglomerate never had a signed agreement okaying Dr. Conrad Murray as Michael Jackson’s physician.

2013/05/16

Choreographer Says He Believed Jackson Could Perform Despite Physical Condition

The head choreographer for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” tour testified Tuesday that he did not have any doubt about Jackson’s ability to perform in the days before his death, but that the singer was not in great shape and at one point appeared to be on drugs.

2013/05/14

Longtime Jackson Employee: AEG Co-CEO Knew About Medications In 90s

Michael Jackson’s longtime hair and makeup artist testified Thursday that AEG’s co-CEO was aware of the singer’s mix of medications, which she said he began receiving nearly two decades before his death.

2013/05/09

Former Michael Jackson Defender Now Says Singer Abused Him

A choreographer and television personality who was a key witness in Michael Jackson’s successful defense against child molestation charges is seeking permission to file a claim against the singer’s estate alleging the pop superstar sexually abused him as a child.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/08

Expert: Jackson Doctor Unqualified In Many Areas

Michael Jackson’s doctor was not qualified to treat the singer for insomnia or drug addiction and botched resuscitation efforts, an expert cardiologist testifying for the singer’s mother told a jury Tuesday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/07

Testimony: Family Tried Intervention For Jackson

A police detective has testified that Michael Jackson’s mother told him the family had tried drug interventions for the singer, believing he was addicted to painkillers.

2013/05/02

Detective Details Conrad Murray’s Financial Woes

The doctor convicted of involuntarily killing Michael Jackson appeared to be on trial again Wednesday as a lawyer for Jackson’s mother tried to show the physician’s desperate financial situation drove him to extremes in his treatment of the superstar.

2013/05/01