Home of Jackson's assistant reportedly raided

The Los Angeles-area home of Michael Jackson's personal assistant has reportedly been raided by authorities as part of their investigation into the pop star's child molestation allegations.

The person's name was blacked out in court documents released on Wednesday, but the Santa Barbara news-press has identified

her as Evelyn 'Evvy' Tavasci of Sherman Oaks. Tavasci has worked for Jackson, 46, for more than a decade.

Tavasci tells the News-Press that a court-imposed gag order prohibits her from discussing the case.

The court documents state that a day after the search, defense lawyers requested that Santa Barbara Superior Court judge Rodney Melville seal a list of all the items seized.

Jackson attorney Thomas Mesereau says the 15 September search violates attorney-client privilege because items seized relate to the Bad singer's legal representation.

The warrant for the search is among nearly 100 that have been issued in the case. At least 20 were approved this month.

Jackson pleaded not guilty in April to child molestation and conspiracy charges. His trial is scheduled to begin on 31 January.