‘Madness’ outside court as fans await Jackson verdict

AS the world waits for a verdict in Michael Jackson’s child sex abuse trial the atmosphere outside the courthouse swings between the calm and the surreal.

Journalists and fans from all over the world mingle outside the Santa Maria Court, California, with just one thing in common to watch and wait.

"Hey MJ lovers, come on!" one supporter yells, leading the rest in a rousing chant.