The trial of pop singer Michael Jackson will resume today after a break in proceedings yesterday. It is expected that former employees of the singer will be called to testify next.
No evidence was heard yesterday as Superior Court Judge Rodney Melville had to attend to other business and Mr Jackson was attending the funeral of renowned lawyer Johnnie Cochran.
Cochran represented the singer when he was accused of sex abuse by a young boy in 1993. The case was settled out of court for a reported $2m.
Jurors have this week heard from a former Neverland Valley Ranch maid who claims that she saw Mr Jackson in the shower with a young boy.
The woman's son has also testified that the singer fondled him three times during his years at Mr Jackson's ranch.
The prosecution is planning to call further witnesses to testify in relation to the past behaviour of the singer in an attempt to establish a pattern of inappropriate relationships with young children.
Mr Jackson's lawyers claim that his past and present accusers are motivated by the possibility of reaching a lucrative settlement with the singer.
Mr Jackson is charged with 10 counts of child molestation, and conspiring to commit child abduction, false imprisonment and extortion. He has pleaded innocent to the charges.
