Family and friends rally round Jackson at Neverland party

Friends and relatives of troubled pop star Michael Jackson descended on his Neverland Ranch in a show of support for the entertainer who is facing child sex abuse charges.

The private gathering behind the gates of the sprawling California estate was described as a homecoming for Jackson, who has kept a low profile in Las Vegas and undisclosed locations since surrendering to authorities on November 20 and being released on €2.85m bail.