Afternoon Update

Good Afternoon . . .

I have spent the better part of the day reading and analyzing the report on Rathergate. It does make some interesting reading. There is likely to be a SPECIAL REPORT from Check This Out tomorrow or Wednesday about the report and my analysis.

One thing that does stand out is that the producer of the segment, Mary Mapes, is singled out by the Panel as the bad guy. A cursory reading of the documents shows discrepancies and inconsistencies in her statements to other CBS staffers and the Panel.

One other interesting note, Dan Rather is taking tonight off. I guess he couldn't "handle the truth." Again, my cursory reading has Dan Rather out of touch with the story and Mapes. Rather, on the other hand, told the Panel he was very involved. Who do you believe?

Rathergate is not the first media scandal. Here is a link to a story on other media scandals.
My Way News

Prosecutirs in the Michael Jackson Case want the jury, once inpaneled, to hear testimony or depositions from 7 other boys who have been linked to Jackson sexually in press reports or other public and private accusations.

While Jakcson has not been charged with any of the other allegations. Prosecutors say it shows a pattern of behavior and should be admitted under a 1995 California law that allows testimony of other relevant acts that could be considered sex crimes.

Obviously, the defense will object to this or any other testimony that corroborates Jackson's behavior with underage boys.
ABC News: Jackson Prosecutors Want Jurors to Hear About Seven Other Boys

The Kerry Spot on National Review has several comments and thoughts about the Rathergate Report. TKS on National Review Online

More tomorrow