LOS ANGELES — A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:
THE CASE
Jackson's mother wants a jury to determine that the promoter of Jackson's planned comeback concerts didn't properly investigate Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter by a criminal jury for Jackson's June 2009 death. AEG's attorney says the case is about personal choice, namely Jackson's decision to have Murray serve as his doctor and give him doses of a powerful anesthetic as a sleep aid. Millions, possibly billions, of dollars are at stake.
WHAT HAPPENED THIS PAST WEEK
—Jackson's mother, Katherine, testified about her son's upbringing, his rise to fame, and how he supported her throughout his life.
—An accountant who had conducted royalty audits for Jackson said he estimated Jackson would have earned between $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion if he completed a worldwide tour and crafted a Las Vegas show based on his music and archival footage.
—An AEG Live defense attorney challenged the accountant's figures, getting him to acknowledge that he did not take into account Jackson's historical earnings or spending in his figures.
WHAT THE JURY SAW