Michael Jackson's former lawyer Thomas Mesereau Jr has denied reports he dropped the superstar from his client list because of late payments.

Michael Jackson’s accuser Gavin Arvizo is having “a difficult time” dealing with the not guilty verdict against the pop singer, the prosecutor in the molestation case said today.

Michael Jackson’s fans and the media throng have mostly abandoned their vigil outside the Neverland Ranch in California, leaving the singer inside to recover from his bruising trial and the world outside awaiting his next move.

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.

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.