Monday, June 13, 2005
He's a Thriller...and, a Free Man!
I can't say I was surprised at all by the verdict in the Michael Jackson trial. I was not in the courtroom every day, but based on news reports from Santa Maria, it sure didn't seem like the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
And, while some thought the deliberations were dragging on...in actuality, the jury spent only around 24 hours deliberating. For an indictment as complex as the one against Jackson, 24 hours really isn't all that long.
I thought the Roe Conn Show did a great job handling the Jackson verdict today. Rather than listen to our ABC anchors try to tap dance their way through the pre-verdict buildup, Roe, Jim and Christina gave play-by-play as only they could...then stepped aside for the live audio from inside the courtroom when the verdicts were read. It had all of the hard info...and was entertaining, too. Good radio!
All in all, it was a great first day on the job for new WLS Program Director Kipper McGee. Hmmm...I wonder what he'll do for an encore on day two?
More tomorrow...
And, while some thought the deliberations were dragging on...in actuality, the jury spent only around 24 hours deliberating. For an indictment as complex as the one against Jackson, 24 hours really isn't all that long.
I thought the Roe Conn Show did a great job handling the Jackson verdict today. Rather than listen to our ABC anchors try to tap dance their way through the pre-verdict buildup, Roe, Jim and Christina gave play-by-play as only they could...then stepped aside for the live audio from inside the courtroom when the verdicts were read. It had all of the hard info...and was entertaining, too. Good radio!
All in all, it was a great first day on the job for new WLS Program Director Kipper McGee. Hmmm...I wonder what he'll do for an encore on day two?
More tomorrow...
