Authorities investigating allegations of child molestation against Michael Jackson found no DNA from his accuser when they searched the pop star's bedroom, his attorney told the jury Tuesday.
The lack of such evidence shows the molestation claims are false, Thomas Mesereau Jr. said as he continued an opening statement, countering the case laid out Monday by District Attorney Tom Sneddon. The trial was expected to move into the testimony phase later in the day, with the prosecution calling British journalist Martin Bashir. He made the documentary "Living With Michael Jackson," which aired in early 2003, in which Jackson held hands with the then-13-year-old boy who eventually accused him and defended allowing children to sleep in his bed.
Bashir, who has fought the prosecution's plan to put him on the stand, arrived at court accompanied by lawyers.
Michael Jackson's lead attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr., right, looks on as his co-counsel Brian Oxman greets Michael Jackson's publicist Raymone Bain as they arrive for the second day of Michael Jackson's trial at the Santa Barbara County Superior Court Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Santa Maria, Calif.
