Jackson family spring to his defence

Michael Jackson's family have sprung to his defence following the latest allegations of sex abuse levelled at the singer.

In Las Vegas, a Jackson family spokesman briefly talked to reporters outside a recording studio.

“The family stands behind Michael,” spokesman Steve Manning said. “He’s holding up.”

Manning would not reveal Jackson’s whereabouts.

Outside CMX Las Vegas Studios, Bryan Darby, 20, of Las Vegas, a dancer in Michael Jackson’s new video, One More Chance, said Jackson was at the studio until early yesterday.

Jackson has appeared weak and ghostly pale at many of his recent public appearances.