Journalist who sparked trial could face massive lawsuit

THE British journalist who triggered one of the most high-profile criminal trials in history stayed out of the limelight yesterday amid reports he could face a muli-million-euro lawsuit from Michael Jackson Martin Bashir, who made the documentary film.

Living With Michael Jackson, and the television company Granada could face a multi-million-euro lawsuit from the self-styled King of Pop.

Jackson was incensed by the film when it was originally broadcast in February 2003 and said he felt “utterly betrayed” by Mr Bashir.