Michael Jackson’s spokeswoman, Raymone Bain, has denied news reports that surfaced late last night suggesting the pop star was briefly in hospital for dehydration after leaving court in Santa Maria, California.

Michael Jackson committed “exploitation and sexual abuse”, and his only defence has been to attack the credibility of his accuser’s family, a prosecutor said today as closing arguments began.

The judge in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial heard arguments today on what the defence should be allowed to ask Jackson’s accuser if the boy returns to the stand.

The judge in the Michael Jackson child abuse trial kept a graphic piece of evidence out of the sight of jurors when he barred prosecutors yesterday from showing photographs of the pop star’s genitals.

THE judge in the Michael Jackson molestation trial yesterday barred prosecutors from showing photographs of the pop star’s genitals.

The judge in the Michael Jackson molestation trial today barred prosecutors from showing photographs of the pop star’s genitals.

A young cousin of Michael Jackson testified in the pop star’s child molestation trial today that he saw Jackson’s accuser and the boy’s brother fondle themselves in a guest cottage at the singer’s Neverland ranch.

A former Neverland chef’s assistant testified today that the sister of Michael Jackson’s accuser talked to him after the family left the pop star’s estate and never complained of being treated badly or held against their will.

AN orthodontist testified yesterday in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial that she saw no sign that his accuser’s family was being held captive when they came to her office on a visit that the mother claims was an attempt to escape from the pop star.

An orthodontist testified today in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial that she saw no sign that his accuser’s family was being held captive when they came to her office on a visit that the mother claims was an attempt to escape from the pop star.

Michael Jackson’s lawyers opened their case in his child sex and conspiracy trial by calling a young man who grew up knowing the pop star and denying a claim that he showered with the singer.

Prosecutors in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial asked the judge today to admit into evidence two books seized from the pop star’s bedroom in 1993 that show pictures of nude boys.

Michael Jackson personally asked his ex-wife to defend him in the wake of Martin Bashir’s controversial documentary, which he claimed was full of lies, a court has heard.

Prosecutors today called Michael Jackson’s ex-wife to testify in the pop star’s child molestation trial.

The same day the judge in the Michael Jackson molestation case ruled the pop star’s ex-wife can testify as a prosecution witness, word emerged that the defence has lost another member of the team.

MICHAEL JACKSON’S ex-wife and mother of his two eldest children can be called to testify against him, it was ruled yesterday.

The judge in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial ruled today that prosecutors may call the mother of two of Jackson’s children to testify against him.

THE mother of Michael Jackson’s accuser took the stand outside the jury’s presence yesterday and immediately invoked her Fifth Amendment right to not testify about welfare payments she has received.

Michael Jackson’s former maid testified today at the singer’s child molestation trial that she and other employees of the pop star used a ”media broker” to sell stories to tabloids including one claiming inside knowledge of Jackson’s sex life with ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley.

Jurors in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial will be allowed to hear evidence that the accuser's mother had made claims of improper touching against department store security guards, a judge ruled today.

In surprisingly quick time, a jury was selected that will decide Michael Jackson’s fate on child sex charges.

The judge in the child-molestation case against Michael Jackson today refused to order the star’s accuser and the boy’s family to undergo psychological examinations.

Michael Jackson’s defence lawyer said today in a court-approved statement that reports about photographs allegedly seized from the singer’s home were false and that the prosecution in his child-sex case agreed.

CHILD molestation allegations by a 12-year-old boy provided authorities with legal justification for a massive search of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch last year, a judge ruled.

In a highly unusual move, the judge in the Michael Jackson child molestation case ordered the district attorney to take the stand and explain why a private investigator’s office was searched.

A judge has refused to lower Michael Jackson’s €2.5m bail in his child molestation case, saying the singer’s wealth justified the higher-than-normal bail amount.

The judge in the Michael Jackson child abuse case has set a tentative trial date of September 13 and heard arguments on whether to reduce the pop star’s bail but did not issue an immediate ruling.

Three independent witnesses will be used to support the accusation that Michael Jackson gave alcohol to his alleged sex abuse victim, it was reported tonight.

The judge in the Michael Jackson child abuse case today set a tentative trial date of September 13 and heard arguments on whether to reduce the pop star’s bail but did not issue an immediate ruling.