Showbiz
Michael Jackson trial - son Prince 'will testify if asked'
Published Tuesday, Sep 27 2011, 16:17 BST | By Justin Harp | Add comment
© PA Images
The trial is currently underway, with the prosecution planning to call This Is It director Kenny Ortega as the first witness.
Sources close to the Jackson family have claimed that Prince is "nervous" about possibly taking the stand, but will testify out of respect for his father's legacy if prosecutors ask.
Prince's grandmother Katherine will ask Judge Michael Pastor to clear the courtroom if the boy does testify, reports TMZ.
Legal experts told the website that Judge Pastor will almost surely ban cameras from filming Prince, but likely won't allow the courtroom to be cleared.
The 14-year-old Prince apparently witnessed Michael's final moments on June 25, 2009 after being called into the room to assist Dr Murray.
A Jackson family spokesperson hasn't commented on if Prince will take the stand.
Prince recently made his first solo public appearance to attend a charity auction in Berlin.
> Michael Jackson's mother and children 'to get $30m from estate'
> Michael Jackson kids to attend Cardiff tribute concert
Watch a slide of Prince Michael Jackson's appearance at the Berlin charity auction below:
0 comments
Loading...
Related Stories
Ten Things About...
Ten Things About... Ridley ScottWe find out ten fast facts about the English producer and director.
Interviews
'Angels' Share' Ken Loach interviewKen Loach, Paul Laverty and Paul Brannigan on their whiskey-soaked comedy.
Fashion & Beauty
Duchess of Cambridge's memorable momentsFlick through a gallery of Kate Middleton's stand-out public appearances.
Celeb Birthdays
Marilyn Monroe: Life and career in picsFlick through our gallery on what would have been Marilyn's 86th birthday.
