THE Michael Jackson saga took a new twist yesterday amid reports that a black separatist group was taking over his affairs and keeping him “semi-captive”.

The Michael Jackson saga took a new twist today amid reports that a black separatist group was taking over his affairs and keeping him “semi-captive”.

The Nation of Islam is rallying to support Michael Jackson and has begun handling some of his security as the pop star prepares to defend himself against child sex abuse charges, it was reported today.