I suspect MJ is allowed to bend the rules, because he is
very very rich.
I had a friend who was requested to attend a trial by jury as a witness. My friend's buddy had smashed up a bar.
My friend was informed that if he did not turn up to the trial in person he would be charged with contempt of court.
As far as I know, my friend wasn't given the option of making a video statement. For that matter, he wasn't allowed to give a written statement, either. Different rules apply for rich people, berberry.
Mick