Michael Jackson pleaded innocent on Friday to child-molestation charges that could send him to prison. The judge also scheduled a Feb. 13 court session to set a date for a preliminary hearing. Photo by BBC
Michael Jackson pleaded innocent on Friday to child-molestation charges that could send him to prison - and was scolded by the judge for being 21 minutes late for his first court appearance. Jackson nodded when asked if he understood the charges and said "not guilty" when asked for his plea. The judge also scheduled a Feb. 13 court session to set a date for a preliminary hearing, the proceeding used determine whether there is enough evidence to hold Jackson for trial.