Michael Jackson arrives for latest day in court

(4 Apr 2005)
1. Michael Jackson supporters with banner
2. People with sign supporting prosecutor Tom Sneddon
3. Various shots of people with flags, shouting support for Jackson
4. Jackson arriving with family and walking into court
5. Jackson and family walking into court house

STORYLINE:

Pop star Michael Jackson was greeted at court by supportive fans on Monday as prosecutors prepared to introduce evidence of alleged past improper behaviour with young boys.

Jackson, accompanied by his parents, waved to acknowledge the chants of fans as he entered court for the resumption of his trial on charges of molesting a boy in 2003.

About 120 supporters gathered in front of the courthouse for a vigil.

Fans also unfurled flags from about 20 countries and raised them for passing motorists.

The flags, which included Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, were meant to symbolise support from around the world.

One banner showed Jackson with children of different nationalities on a backdrop of flags.

Prosecutors have said they will begin introducing evidence supposed to show a pattern of improper sexual behaviour by the singer.

They say Jackson's behaviour with boys in the past adds credibility to the accusations of a 15-year-old cancer survivor who says the singer molested him two years ago.

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