Tuesday, 14 June, 2005

Michael Jackson cleared of abuse

Pop star Michael Jackson has been found not guilty of all charges at the end of his four-month child abuse trial.
There were cheers from fans outside the court as the verdicts were read. The singer had strenuously denied molesting 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo.

He was also cleared of giving alcohol to the boy, now 15, and conspiring to kidnap him and his family.

The star left the court in Santa Maria, California, without speaking to the many fans gathered at the entrance.

[link to news.bbc.co.uk]