CourtTV.Com Delivers The 'Final Verdict' in the Controversial Internationally Followed Michael Jackson Trial with Wireless Alerts

CourtTV.Com Delivers The 'Final Verdict' in the Controversial Internationally Followed Michael Jackson Trial with Wireless Alerts

Network Teams Up with Goldpocket Wireless to Offer Free Daily Michael Jackson Trial Updates and the Final Verdict via Cell Phone

Viewers Can Sign Up at CourtTVMobile.com or by Texting MJ to 43478 via Their Cell Phones

NEW YORK, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Following closing arguments and during the verdict watch in the closely followed Michael Jackson trial, Court TV News and Courttv.com are offering continuous coverage and analysis right up to and including the verdict.

In association with Goldpocket Interactive, the network is making available to cell-phone users free wireless alerts to keep Court TV viewers up to date on the latest developments of the trial, even when they're away from their TV or computer. Viewers signing up for the free service at courttvmobile.com have the option of receiving daily wireless updates plus the verdict, or just getting the verdict itself. Viewers signing up using their wireless phones will receive just one text message announcing the jury's decision.

Said Galen Jones, Court TV EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, "Due to the popularity of wireless alerts during the Peterson trial, where nearly 200,000 signed up for verdict watch via their cell phone, Court TV is once again offering this option to our viewers. This initiative represents the network's continuous efforts to be the premiere provider of instant legal news and analysis."

Court TV - The Investigation Channel(TM) is the leader in the investigation genre, providing a window on the American system of justice through distinctive programming that both informs and entertains. Court TV telecasts trials by day and high-profile original programs like Forensic Files(R), Psychic Detectives(TM) and Masterminds(TM) in primetime. Court TV is 50% owned by Time Warner, and 50% owned by Liberty Media Corp. The network is seen in almost 85 million homes. (http://www.courttv.com/ or AOL Keyword: Court TV)

Source: Court TV

CONTACT: Carole Shander, +1-212-973-2629, shanderc@courttv.com, or Rachelle Savoia, +1-212-973-7573, savoiar@courttv.com, both of Court TV

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