Michael Jackson's defence team has rested its case, nearly four months after the beginning of the star's trial.

The jury heard 50 witnesses testify in Jackson's defence over 15 days, a much shorter period than predicted. The final witness was actor Chris Tucker - Jackson himself was not called upon to testify.

Jackson denies charges of child abuse towards then-13-year-old Gavin Arviso and conspiracy to kidnap his family, holding them against their will.