My Civics are a little rusty in this area. Is it possible that the various ““Unoffical”” Spokespeople (J. Jackson Et Al) are trying to force a mistrial? That is Make a situation where no valid verdict can come forth?
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I may be wrong, but the gag order covers attorneys and (potential, while the trial is in progress) witnesses, as well as the Gloved One himself, I believe. People who were not parties to the trial itself are free to speak. Whether they do so “officially” is another matter.
Maybe the Jackson camp just wants the good reverend to shut the hell up and step away from in front of the camer for once.
IANAL, but I don’t believe that the gag order pertains to MJ himself. Gag orders are meant to preserve/guard the rights of the accusted to make sure that they get a fair trail. MJ could muck up his case by talking all he wants and the only repercusion would most like come from his attorney. Don’t see him as being stupid enough to do so, since obviously he could have taken the Stand had he had the desire to do so.