Jackson trial accuser said no abuse occured!
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The teenage boy who has accused Michael Jackson of sex abuse has admitted telling a former teacher he had never been molested by the US singer.
Fifteen-year-old Gavin Arvizo returned to the stand for cross-examination by Mr Jackson's lawyers on Monday.
Last week the court in Santa Maria, California, heard the boy's account of how the alleged abuse took place.
The singer, who denies all charges, was in court for the first time since his late arrival last week with back pain.
During intensive cross-examination by Mr Jackson's lead lawyer Thomas Mesereau, Gavin conceded he had told a former teacher that nothing inappropriate had happened between him and the singer.
"I told [the teacher] he [Michael Jackson] didn't do anything to me," the teenager said.
Hospital treatment
The BBC's Daniella Relph in Santa Maria said the cross-examination - after new evidence emerged over the weekend - was some of the most aggressive questioning yet.
Mr Jackson arrived on time for proceedings on Monday, wearing a red coat with a black arm band.
Michael Jackson was threatened with arrest by the trial judge
On Thursday, the singer triggered a threat of arrest by the judge when he arrived late, wearing pyjamas and slippers.
In a statement, Mr Jackson's defence said he had been taken to a hospital for treatment for a severe back problem after tripping and falling over while getting dressed.
Later on Thursday, Gavin Arvizo described how and when the alleged abuse took place.
He told the jury in Santa Maria that he was abused in the singer's bedroom at his ranch.
The teenager said he and Mr Jackson were in bed together and that, after asking the boy lots of questions about sex, Mr Jackson had put his hand down Gavin's pyjama bottoms and touched him.
He also described how he had consumed various kinds of alcoholic drinks - including vodka, wine and brandy - with the star.
On Friday, the court heard legal arguments in which prosecutors sought access to Mr Jackson's financial records, claiming he has debts of $300m (£156m) and faces liabilities of $400m (£208m) by the end of the year.
Mr Jackson denies 10 charges including child abuse and false imprisonment. If found guilty, he could face a 21-year prison sentence.
Cheers Wedge.
>>> Edited by Beaconbouy on Monday 14th March 19:01
Fifteen-year-old Gavin Arvizo returned to the stand for cross-examination by Mr Jackson's lawyers on Monday.
Last week the court in Santa Maria, California, heard the boy's account of how the alleged abuse took place.
The singer, who denies all charges, was in court for the first time since his late arrival last week with back pain.
During intensive cross-examination by Mr Jackson's lead lawyer Thomas Mesereau, Gavin conceded he had told a former teacher that nothing inappropriate had happened between him and the singer.
"I told [the teacher] he [Michael Jackson] didn't do anything to me," the teenager said.
Hospital treatment
The BBC's Daniella Relph in Santa Maria said the cross-examination - after new evidence emerged over the weekend - was some of the most aggressive questioning yet.
Mr Jackson arrived on time for proceedings on Monday, wearing a red coat with a black arm band.
Michael Jackson was threatened with arrest by the trial judge
On Thursday, the singer triggered a threat of arrest by the judge when he arrived late, wearing pyjamas and slippers.
In a statement, Mr Jackson's defence said he had been taken to a hospital for treatment for a severe back problem after tripping and falling over while getting dressed.
Later on Thursday, Gavin Arvizo described how and when the alleged abuse took place.
He told the jury in Santa Maria that he was abused in the singer's bedroom at his ranch.
The teenager said he and Mr Jackson were in bed together and that, after asking the boy lots of questions about sex, Mr Jackson had put his hand down Gavin's pyjama bottoms and touched him.
He also described how he had consumed various kinds of alcoholic drinks - including vodka, wine and brandy - with the star.
On Friday, the court heard legal arguments in which prosecutors sought access to Mr Jackson's financial records, claiming he has debts of $300m (£156m) and faces liabilities of $400m (£208m) by the end of the year.
Mr Jackson denies 10 charges including child abuse and false imprisonment. If found guilty, he could face a 21-year prison sentence.
Cheers Wedge.
>>> Edited by Beaconbouy on Monday 14th March 19:01
"On Friday, the court heard legal arguments in which prosecutors sought access to Mr Jackson's financial records, claiming he has debts of $300m (£156m) and faces liabilities of $400m (£208m) by the end of the year."
Bloody hell. I would think that the current court case is the least of his worries if that's his Mastercard statement...
Did anyone see the truly insane shopping expedition he went on in Vegas during the Bashir documentary?
"Hellooo Mr Jackson and welcome to the Vegas International House of Shite"
"How much are those apalling golden urns?"
"$1million Mr Jackson."
"Great I'll have two. They'll go nicely with a small crystal horse I bought from a chap in England."
Bloody hell. I would think that the current court case is the least of his worries if that's his Mastercard statement...
Did anyone see the truly insane shopping expedition he went on in Vegas during the Bashir documentary?
"Hellooo Mr Jackson and welcome to the Vegas International House of Shite"
"How much are those apalling golden urns?"
"$1million Mr Jackson."
"Great I'll have two. They'll go nicely with a small crystal horse I bought from a chap in England."
MrsRotty said:
Mrs Rotty - you have only been a member for two months - how are you in possession of sacred knowledge of the Wing-Ed Horse?
Has the word of it's beauty spread so far and wide beyond the confines of this thing we call the Internet and into the real world of people?
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