Jackson takes to hospital with flu as trial delayed

MICHAEL JACKSON was rushed to hospital yesterday with the flu, delaying his high-profile trial until next week.

The latest twist in the singer’s case forced the judge to postpone jury selection until next Tuesday, February 22.

Jackson, who stands accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy, was picked up as normal from his Neverland ranch at 8.05am (4.05pm Irish time), a 30-minute drive from the courtroom in Santa Maria, California. But his entourage diverted to the Marian Medical Centre one mile from the court and Jackson was taken into the emergency unit.