The 14-year-old boy who claims he saw Michael Jackson twice molest his brother has admitted in court that he once lied under oath.
Under cross-examination, potential holes began to appear in Star Arvizo's evidence as Jackson's lawyer sought to highlight various inconsistencies.
Tom Mesereau quizzed him about an alarm which sounds every time someone walks down the hallway outside Jackson's bedroom.
Star had told the court in Santa Maria, California, that he twice saw Jackson lying on his bed next to Gavin, then aged 13, touching both himself and the boy while aroused.
He had not mentioned the electronic bell when giving evidence for the prosecution, but acknowledged that it had sounded both times, apparently unheard by both Jackson and his brother.
Mr Mesereau claimed Star's version of the alleged assault had changed many times, highlighting statements he made to a therapist and the grand jury when he said Jackson had put his hand on top of Gavin's underwear rather than inside and once when he said Jackson touched his brother's buttocks as opposed to his crotch.
Star denied changing his story, but responded to numerous questions about inconsistencies by claiming he could not remember what he had said.
He admitted Jackson had never shown him the pornographic magazine Barely Legal, dated August 2003, which has been projected into the courtroom on a big screen.
Star has not visited Jackson's Neverland ranch since March 2003 but previously testified that the magazine was among those Jackson had shown him and his brother. He insisted it was simply the same type of magazine, not the exact publication.
Star was also quizzed extensively about a lawsuit his family filed against US retail chain JC Penney.
The boys' mother, Janet, claimed she was sexually assaulted and the family beaten by guards after Gavin was caught shoplifting.
The Jackson team is seeking to portray her as someone who encouraged her children to lie in order to bring false allegations.
Star admitted he had lied under oath in that case, when he claimed his parents never fought and that his father never hit him.
Asked whether someone had told him to lie, Star said: "I don't remember.''
Jackson, 46, denies molesting Gavin, plying him with alcohol and conspiring to hold him and his family captive.
The trial continues.
Dude is innocent :thumb:
Under cross-examination, potential holes began to appear in Star Arvizo's evidence as Jackson's lawyer sought to highlight various inconsistencies.
Tom Mesereau quizzed him about an alarm which sounds every time someone walks down the hallway outside Jackson's bedroom.
Star had told the court in Santa Maria, California, that he twice saw Jackson lying on his bed next to Gavin, then aged 13, touching both himself and the boy while aroused.
He had not mentioned the electronic bell when giving evidence for the prosecution, but acknowledged that it had sounded both times, apparently unheard by both Jackson and his brother.
Mr Mesereau claimed Star's version of the alleged assault had changed many times, highlighting statements he made to a therapist and the grand jury when he said Jackson had put his hand on top of Gavin's underwear rather than inside and once when he said Jackson touched his brother's buttocks as opposed to his crotch.
Star denied changing his story, but responded to numerous questions about inconsistencies by claiming he could not remember what he had said.
He admitted Jackson had never shown him the pornographic magazine Barely Legal, dated August 2003, which has been projected into the courtroom on a big screen.
Star has not visited Jackson's Neverland ranch since March 2003 but previously testified that the magazine was among those Jackson had shown him and his brother. He insisted it was simply the same type of magazine, not the exact publication.
Star was also quizzed extensively about a lawsuit his family filed against US retail chain JC Penney.
The boys' mother, Janet, claimed she was sexually assaulted and the family beaten by guards after Gavin was caught shoplifting.
The Jackson team is seeking to portray her as someone who encouraged her children to lie in order to bring false allegations.
Star admitted he had lied under oath in that case, when he claimed his parents never fought and that his father never hit him.
Asked whether someone had told him to lie, Star said: "I don't remember.''
Jackson, 46, denies molesting Gavin, plying him with alcohol and conspiring to hold him and his family captive.
The trial continues.
Dude is innocent :thumb:
doesnt mean shit.
lol poor mikey
