Aqui está la transcripción completa de lo que el sheriff dijo en la rueda de prensa:
December 31st, 2003
12/31/03 Sheriff Statement RE: Mistreatment Allegations
During a recent interview that aired on network television on the evening of the 28th of December, Michael Jackson made serious allegations of misconduct against members of the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department.
Specifically, Mr. Jackson claimed that his shoulders had been dislocated as a result of being "manhandled very roughly" by members of the Sheriff's Department during his arrest and booking.
Additionally, Mr. Jackson accused the arresting officers of intentionally injuring his wrists when they handcuffed him at the time of the arrest. He produced a photograph that supposedly depicted an injury to his right arm that he claimed was a result of improper handcuffing by the arresting officers.
Mr. Jackson also alleged that during the booking process he had been locked in a jail bathroom for 45 minutes and that the bathroom had fecal matter on the walls, floor and ceiling.
Michael Jackson was treated with the utmost respect and courtesy during his arrest, transport and booking and was release by all members of the department. He was in no way "manhandled" or abused. His treatment by this department can only be described as professional. I am shocked and troubled by his allegations.
When Mr. Jackson was taken into custody, he was told by the arresting officers that he would be handcuffed behind his back as part of the standard procedure. The handcuffs were double locked by the officer to prevent them from further tightening. After Mr. Jackson seated himself in the car, he told the officers that the handcuffs "hurt". He went on to say "they're tight aren't they?" In response, he was advised by the officers to sit in the car seat during the transport in order to limit any discomfort caused by the handcuffs.
In fact, the arrest and transport of Mr. Jackson were documented by way of video and audio tapes. Additionally, on two separate occasions during the transport to the jail, the arresting officer asked Mr. Jackson how he was doing. On the first occasion, Mr. Jackson responded by saying that he was "fine". When he was asked the second time he responded by saying that he was "wonderful". He was also whistling and singing to himself during the transport. It should be noted that these remarks were captured on an audio recording.
Upon his arrival to the jail, the handcuffs were removed within approximately 40 seconds. The position of the handcuffs at this time were noted by the jail staff and were consistent with proper handcuffing procedure.
From the time of Mr. Jackson's arrival to the jail to his departure, approximately 63 minutes had elapsed. The entire booking process was personally supervised by the jail Command Staff. At no time during this process did Mr. Jackson complain of any injury incurred during the course of the arrest or mistreatment by the jail staff. Furthermore, jail staff present during the process observed nothing in the way of injuries present on Mr. Jackson's person.
Mr. Jackson's attorney, who was present during a portion of the booking procedure, made no mention to jail staff of any problems regarding Mr. Jackson's wellbeing.
At one point, Mr. Jackson requested the use of the restroom facilities. He was escorted to a holding cell in order to facilitate his request. This particular holding cell was designed to hold up to 7 individuals and had a toilet located in one area. He was alone in the holding cell for approximately 15 minutes. The cell had been cleaned by a work crew just prior to Mr. Jackson's request.
Upon Mr. Jackson's release, he thanked one of the detectives who escorted him out of the jail. This can also be heard on an audio recording.
Mr. Jackson was seen waving at the crowds gathered outside the jail during his departure. This activity is inconsistent with Mr. Jackson's claims of injuries incurred during the course of the arrest and booking.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff's department is a professional organization made up of dedicated men and women who deal with difficult and challenging circumstances on a daily basis. While the service of the search warrant at Neverland and the subsequent arrest and booking of Mr. Jackson has generated unprecedented media attention and public interest, Mr. Jackson was afforded courteous and professional treatment consistent with the ethical standards of the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department.
I am accepting the extremely serious allegations made by Mr. Jackson as a formal citizen complaint against members of the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department. I have requested that the State Attorney General's Office conduct a thorough and complete investigation of these allegations. Should this investigation prove the charge made by Mr. Jackson to be groundless, I will request that criminal charges of false Report of Peace Officer Misconduct be pursued against Mr. Jackson.
http://www.sbsheriff.org/mj/index.html
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Siguen negando maltrato fisico hacia Michael y que le trataron con mucha amabilidad, profesionalidad, etc...
FALSOS DE MIERDA!!!! SE OS VA A CAER EL PELO!!!
MARK GERARGOS, AL ATAQUERRRLLL!!
!!!!....es aki q me entero bien de todo...todo el dia q no pude entrar aki....he andado colgada de las lamparas por lo q vi q transmitieron en la t.v.....bola de cabrones...Sneddon como te odio desgraciado...
