Jackson slams auctioneer's 'violent threats' claim

Michael Jackson has blasted accusations his representatives threatened an auctioneer with violence in a bid to stop a sale of the pop superstar's personal memorabilia.

Jackson's attorneys are embroiled in a legal battle with Julien's Auction House executives after they announced plans for the sale, which included his concert costumes from the 1980s and the gates to his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, California.