Jackson accuser lied about molestation to avoid teasing

MICHAEL JACKSON’S teenage accuser yesterday said he told a school administrator the singer did not molest him because he wanted to avoid teasing by classmates.

Gavin Arvizo, 15, was answering questions from District Attorney Tom Sneddon after Jackson lawyer Thomas Mesereau concluded his lengthy cross-examination.

It was revealed yesterday Gavin had told a dean at his school that nothing had happened during stays at Jackson’s Neverland ranch.

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