Mesereau & Yu: Pt. 5 / 5 - MSNBC Coverage Before The Michael Jackson Verdict - 6/13/05 SANTA MARIA, California -- With his attorneys, Tom Mesereau & Susan Yu by his side, a California jury exonerated Michael Jackson of all child molestation, conspiracy and alcohol charges on June 13, 2005. The jury deliberated about 32 hours throughout the course of seven days before reaching its decision. The clerk of court read the verdicts Monday in a packed courtroom while a large crowd of supporters waited outside. Jackson fans cheered, wept and hugged upon hearing the verdicts. Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr. is widely recognized as one of the best trial lawyers in the country and specializes in criminal defense and civil litigation in federal and state court.. He has been selected by his peers as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" and has been listed as one of the "One Hundred Most Influential Attorneys in California" by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Attorney Susan C. Yu specializes in complex civil and criminal trials in State and Federal courts. She is the co-founder of the law firm of Mesereau & Yu, LLP in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Yu has received recognitions and awards for her contributions to various community-based organizations and has been listed as one of the "Top 75 Women Litigators in California" by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, the leading legal newspaper in California. Tom Mesereau & Susan Yu are internationally known for having acquitted music legend Michael Jackson ...
48 Hours Investigates the Robert Blake case and interviews his attorney Tom Mesereau regarding the Robert Blake murder case. Celebrity actor Blake was facing murder with special circumstances, for which he could have faced the death penalty. Mr. Blake was imprisoned at that time with no bail. Bail had never been granted in California in a murder with special circumstances case when opposed by the prosecution. However, not only did Tom obtain bail for Mr. Blake, but also changed public opinion about the case. The hearing resulted in the biggest public opinion switch in Court TV history - from 80% of viewers believing Mr. Blake was guilty to 80% believing he was innocent.Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr. is widely recognized as one of the best trial lawyers in the country. He has been selected by his peers as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" and has been listed as one of the "One Hundred Most Influential Attorneys in California" by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. He first gained national attention during a three-week televised preliminary hearing in the Robert Blake murder case. Mr. Mesereau is internationally known for having acquitted music legend Michael Jackson of all counts in a highly publicized trial in Santa Maria, California. Additionally, Mr. Mesereau is widely recognized for his 25 years of pro bono, free legal work for the poor and underrepresented. Mr. Mesereau is a well known presence in the African-American community where he operates a free legal clinic and assists ...