Final words as Jackson case goes to the jury

A GAUNT-LOOKING Michael Jackson arrived at court yesterday to hear final arguments before his child molestation case goes to the jury.

Jackson, appearing drawn, was accompanied by his parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, sisters Janet and LaToya, and brothers Jermaine, Tito and Randy, among other family members. Jackson clutched his mother’s arm as he walked into the courthouse.

The pop star’s lawyer, Thomas Mesereau, was to conclude his closing argument, after which the prosecution was to make its rebuttal. The case was to then go to the jury.