It cant be disputed that this evidence is relevant.
In a related filing, Carpenter said the records might help identify new witnesses for his clients case.
It goes without saying why you want this.
Michael Jackson before testimony in his child molestation trial March 16, 2005 in Santa Maria, CA.Carlo Allegri/Getty Images
But youve got procedural problems, the judge said.
After hearing from both sides, Judge Whitaker blocked the records requests for two reasons.
(No criminal charges were filed over the 1993 allegation.
Jackson reached a private settlement with the boys family.)
Carpenter argued Thursday that Jacksons estate already has all the files, so his clients deserve them too.
The judge said it didnt matter since the cases had been consolidated.
The judge added that the subpoenas issued in March were defective because they lacked the necessary third-party notice.
Speaking toRolling Stoneon Thursday night, Carpenter said he planned to hit it one more time.
This is not a permanent ruling, in my opinion.
He agreed that any alleged victims and witnesses previously involved in the investigations deserved notification.
Im definitely in favor of that, he said.
Lawyers for Jacksons estate did not respond to an email seeking comment.
Judge Whitaker, meanwhile, ordered the parties back to court in October to discuss setting a trial date.
She said the trial likely would last more than 20 days with dozens of witnesses.
Its about the money, Marlon Jackson said at the time.
