Jackson ‘optimistic’ as jury out second day

MICHAEL JACKSON was optimistic yesterday as he awaited a decision by the jury in his child molestation and conspiracy case, the Rev Jesse Jackson said.

“Michael is very well embraced through all of this by his supporters throughout the world,” the pop star’s friend told reporters outside the courthouse.

Inside, the jury of eight women and four men was in its second full day of deliberations on the 10-count indictment against Michael Jackson.