The judge in singer Michael Jackson's child abuse case set a tentative date for the trial of 13 September. However, Judge Rodney Melville said he expected the hearing would be delayed further to allow lawyers on both sides to prepare their cases. Jackson pleaded not guilty to 10 child molestation charges, including a charge of conspiracy to abduct a child. On Monday, prosecutors opposed a move by the singer to reduce his USD 3 M bail over fears might flee the country. At Friday's pre-trial hearing in Santa Maria, California, Judge Melville delayed ruling on the request.