Pyjama party: Jackson and entourage arrive late for trial after arrest threat from judge

MICHAEL JACKSON had a narrow escape yesterday when he arrived late, and in his pyjamas, to his child molestation trial to face a judge who threatened to arrest him and revoke his $3 million bail.

But Judge Rodney Melville resumed the case in Santa Maria, California, apparently without taking any action against the singer.

Judge Melville had issued an arrest warrant when Jackson failed to arrive on time, but told defence lawyer Thomas Mesereau he would hold it for one hour.