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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.