I lied to avoid teasing, says Jackson accuser

Michael Jackson’s teenage accuser said today he told a school administrator the singer did not molest him because he wanted to avoid teasing by classmates.

I lied to avoid teasing, says Jackson accuser
Tue, 15 Mar, 2005 - 18:28

Michael Jackson’s teenage accuser said today 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.

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