Chapter 1060: Strike While the Iron Is Hot
From the perspective of the spirit of the legal system, it is necessary to ensure the independence of the judiciary, put an end to the influence of all external conditions, and only pay attention to the case itself.
However, it is people, not machines, that maintain the spirit of the rule of law.
If it is a person, it will have seven emotions and six desires, and if it is a person, it will be affected by the surrounding environment and public opinion environment.
In particular, jury members from ordinary backgrounds are more emotional and direct in their judgments than judges.
For example, in the courtroom, if someone dares to lie and is exposed to their faces, then the next case can be closed, and the jury can directly make a decision - lose the case!
No matter how strong the evidence you come up with, there will be no room for manoeuvre in the case, which is the price to pay for provoking the dignity of the jury and the majesty of the court.
"Hunting", although Universal Pictures and Michael Jackson's team have not made a positive statement, but the public opinion environment has fermented.
Everyone realizes that the male protagonist of "The Hunt" ...... Simply the embodiment of Michael Jackson!
If such a generation of pop superstars loses their lives as sadly as the male protagonist in the movie, it will be a wound of this era.
It can be said that under the influence of the movie "Hunting", the tone in the media about Michael Jackson's case has gradually tilted towards "innocence".
Now, another thing has erupted!
Jordan Chandler, the little boy who accused Michael Jackson of sexual assault, grew up, and his conscience was still clear, and he told the truth of the year!
Michael Jackson never violated him in any way!
It was the extortion of his father, Evan Chandler, for better living conditions!
Evan Chandler's suicide in fear of sin reflects this.
Finally, after entering the second half of April, the direction of public opinion began to be one-sided!
Even the British media, which was very unfriendly to Michael Jackson, was unexpectedly quiet at this time.
What happened back then was blackmail.
made Michael Jackson controversial, and spent more than ten years in cold eyes and scolding.
Who dares to guarantee that the current case is not blackmail?
Judging from the entire process of the case, the current case and the case of the past ...... It's exactly the same!
The media in the United States, a complete explosion!
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"Evan Chandler Committed Suicide by Drinking a Bomb! The Truth About the Sexual Assault Case 12 Years Ago Revealed." 》
"The Worst Celebrity Blackmail Case in History!"
"Don Walker Stands Up for Michael Jackson!"
"The power of movies writes legends, and Don once again acts as the savior and patron saint of the entertainment industry. 》
"After Woody Allen, Michael Jackson is also about to be wronged. 》
Several betting companies have lowered the odds on Michael Jackson's acquittal. 》
"Donn is hugging Jackson!"
Jordan Chandler's redemption confession and Evan Chandler's suicide have become the hottest topics in the United States at the moment.
In Myspace, almost all the big bloggers are expressing their opinions on this matter.
The conclusion is one-sided!
Demand that the public stop the persecution of Michael Jackson!
He's had plastic surgery and maybe skin grafts.
So what?
He's an entertainment star!
He has his own right to choose, and he can't have criminal associations because of the controversy over his appearance, which is **ism.
At one time, hundreds of Michael Jackson support clubs were organized.
The White House's mailbox was also filled.
Countless supporters even want the president to come forward.
If the law is really unfair and a judgment is made, I hope the president will sign an amnesty. Because Michael Jackson must be innocent.
In short, until this moment, Michael Jackson was completely liberated, like a new life.
Even if the acceptance of the case is not over yet!
Sometimes the public's understanding is more important than the verdict of the law!
Michael Jackson gave Donn a call.
After the phone was connected, Don didn't hear the other party's voice from the receiver for a long time.
After a full dozen seconds, a few cries were faintly heard.
He cried again.
In just a few contacts, Don had already heard him cry twice.
This is a middle-aged uncle who is nearly half a hundred years old!
It is conceivable how much pressure he has endured and how much psychological baggage he has borne in the past ten years.
Don was deeply touched.
He didn't have much contact with Michael Jackson.
However, he knows a lot about Woody Allen.
Last year, Woody Allen was similarly questioned by the public, but the kind of scolding and accusations were far from being compared to Michael Jackson.
Even so, Woody Allen broke down several times and saw a psychiatrist for three months in a row.
One can imagine what Michael Jackson has experienced in the past ten years.
Don sighed, "Everything is getting better, isn't it? The truth of the case ten years ago has been revealed, and this case ...... Presumably, it will not be long before the court will be able to give a fair sentence. ”
Michael Jackson's voice was a little choked, "Donn, I really don't know what to say, thank you! Thank you so much! Thank you for your trust, thank you for the movie!"
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Robert Iger is leading the big deal – the acquisition of Victoria's Secret.
"Victoria's Secret" belongs to LB Company and is one of the company's two ace brands.
Currently, LB's share price is $23.33, with a total share capital of $291 million and a market capitalization of $6.79 billion.
LB has more than a dozen brands, and Victoria's Secret is just one of the two trump cards.
It can be foreseen that if you want to take the Victoria's Secret brand and all its assets, the transaction price will not be too high, that is, about $3 billion.
Counting the premium, that's $3.5 billion.
New Globe currently has a cash flow of US$7 billion, and a second tranche of US$5 billion is in the pipeline.
Even if it's an all-cash transaction, winning Victoria's Secret isn't a big deal!
It is much easier to negotiate with such a listed company than with a private company.
As long as the price is sufficient, the board of directors will be satisfied.
However, it does not mean that the plan can be finalized at the fingertips.
"The negotiation encountered a lot of trouble, they recognized the strength of New Globe, and also agreed that Victoria's Secret will have greater development potential when joining New Global. However, in terms of price, they are stubborn. ”
The price was not far from expectations, and Robert Iger couldn't get enough of it to give back to Donn.
Don didn't show too much surprise, "How much?"
"$4 billion!"
"So tall?"
Don frowned.
Last year, Victoria's Secret had a total turnover of $2.84 billion and a net profit of $370 million. According to the 8.7 times P/E ratio of the mainstream of traditional corporate mergers and acquisitions, the market valuation of the Victoria's Secret brand is US$3.22 billion.
Because the conditions of New Globe are better than those of LB, the upper and lower management of Victoria's Secret Company are interested in joining New Globe and seeking better development space.
With this collective management inclination, New Globe has a reason to further depress the trading price.
$3 billion was the original expectation of New Universal.
Unexpectedly, LB Lion's big opening was $4 billion, with a premium of 34%.
It's a bit high.
Robert Iger said: "Their attitude is tough, and even if they give in, I'm afraid it won't be too much." They know the ambitions of New Globe and they know our financial resources. ”
Tang En pondered quietly for a few minutes and said, "Get it done as soon as possible!" In terms of price, between $3.5 billion and $3.7 billion." I have only one request, this year's Victoria's Secret show must be hosted by our New Universal!
Taking advantage of the hot relationship with Michael Jackson, the Victoria's Secret show in November this year can pull this superstar to the town!
With Michael Jackson's level, it is almost impossible for him to appear on the stage of the Victoria's Secret show.
This year will be the only chance.
Strike while the iron is hot, you must grasp it!
。 Nine Heavenly God Emperors