Jackson Lawyers Call for Mistrial

World | April 2, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Lawyers representing pop star Michael Jackson have asked the judge in the singer's child sex abuse case to declare a mistrial. They say they have evidence that witnesses have discussed their testimony outside the courtroom, in violation of court rules. A day earlier on Friday, jurors heard for the first time about previous claims of child abuse against the singer. The star denies 10 charges, including child abuse and false imprisonment. The judge said he would consider the defence's call for a mistrial next week.

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