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Mary Fisher was subpoenaed in this case to produce infor-
mation concerning the article, Was Michael Jackson Framed?.
Mary's attorneys claimed the First Amendment right which
states that as a reporter, she: "...cannot be compelled to dis-
close unpublished information obtained in gathering informa-
tion for dissemination to the public." Her attorneys requested
that the subpoena be quashed or limited. The Court allowed
the subpoena to be quashed as it pertained to the unpublished
articles only.
The case was dismissed with prejudice.

Schwartz v. Chandler
David Schwartz filed a lawsuit against Dr. Chandler for
damages for brain damage, two counts for assault, and two
counts for battery.
Mr. Schwartz asserted that on July 9, 1993, at Dr. Chandler's
house in Brentwood, Dr. Chandler approached him in a men-
acing manner with a closed fist and threatened to strike him
with his hands and feet. He stated that Dr. Chandler wrestled
him to the ground and began to kick him and spat on him.
Mr. Schwartz further asserted that once again while at Mr.
Feldman's office in August of 1993, there was another alterca-
tion in which Dr. Chandler punched Mr. Schwartz in his
temple, causing him to lose consciousness.
June Schwartz filed a Declaration in support of her hus-
band, Mr. Schwartz and asserted that the Department of
Children's Services interviewed the 13-year old boy in their
home. She further stated that since the news of the child mo-
lestation had been broadcast worldwide, they had been the
victims of people stalking their home, as well as threats and
bizarre phone calls from Michael Jackson's fans. She also stated
that her son had suffered physical threats, photos had been
taken of them and distributed worldwide, and that one of
Michael Jackson's fans broke into their home.
This case was dismissed on January 29, 1996.

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