Alleged abuse victim admits changing his story

A youth pastor who claims Michael Jackson molested him three times admitted today that he originally denied any wrongdoing to police.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2005 - 20:37

A youth pastor who claims Michael Jackson molested him three times admitted today that he originally denied any wrongdoing to police.

Jason Francia, 24, has told Santa Maria court, California, that the pop star abused him three times as a young boy, groping him as they played at his Neverland ranch.

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Courts Michael Jackson Place: Los Angeles Person: Michael Jackson Person: Jason Francia Person: Jackson Person: Tom Mesereau Person: Francia Person: Blanca Person: Blanca Francia Person: Tom Sneddon Person: Macaulay Culkin Person: Gavin Arvizo Person: Jackson Five Organisation: Santa Maria court, California

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