The week wrapped up on Friday for Michael Jackson‘s wrongful death trial with depositions by AEG co-CEO Paul Gongaware. According to CBS Los Angeles on May 31 the prosecution declared Paul Gongaware as a hostile witness.
The jury has started to hear Gongaware’s side of the story now that the defense attorneys for AEG has gotten their turn at asking questions. According to prosecutors Gongaware appeaered more friendly when being directed with questions by AEG defense attorneys.
Gongaware testified that he was not concerned about Michael Jackson’s physical well-being or his decision to take painkillers during the “History” tour that took place in the late 1990s. Questions placed toward Gongaware by the AEG lead attorney was more geared toward Jackson’s attendance during the tour.
AEG lead attorney Martin Putnam asked, “Did Mr. Jackson miss any shows during the ‘History’ tour’”? Gongaware replied, “He only missed one. That was when Princess Diana died. He heard about the accident, went to bed, woke up, found she passed away and it affected him deeply.”
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Source: Examiner / MJ-Upbeat.com
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