A frantic Michael Jackson 'demanded action'

Jurors in a civil lawsuit against Michael Jackson yesterday heard increasingly frantic phone messages that the singer left for a business associate, demanding action on projects including a collaboration with actor Marlon Brando and the release of a charity recording.

Tapes of the messages left on F Marc Schaffel’s answering machine were played to show his close relationship with Jackson and that he was entrusted with handling millions of dollars for the singer.