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.

Everything from their choice of coffee to the number of pens they used in court was scrutinised for clues – but now the Jackson trial jury have delivered verdicts they are certain to face the cameras to tell all about their decisions.