Jacko

With the verdict due in about thirty minutes . . .

For the Law & Order types out there, here's an interesting account of how Michael Jackson will be handled administratively if convicted. Link. Excerpt:

Jackson would have very limited access to luxury items. If he has money in his inmate trust account, he could order a small TV set and certain appliances through the approved mail-order supplier. No recording devices are allowed.

And what about Jackson's unusual grooming regimen? He would be assigned a light-blue chambray, denim pants, a denim jacket, white boxer shorts, white T-shirts and gray sweats. Inmates are expressly forbidden to alter their appearance, so no wigs, weaves, hairpieces or hair dye is allowed, barring medical necessity. Facial hair is also forbidden, and Jackson's hair could be no more than three inches in length.

But somewhat surprisingly, Bach explained, the regulations are not as strict on the issue of makeup, which is not considered contraband.

"Female inmates are allowed to wear a certain amount of makeup," she said. "And we do have male inmates who are transvestites – not that Mr. Jackson is a transvestite – and they are allowed to wear a certain amount of makeup as well. Men who choose to do it can do it."