Big stars failed to shine at Michael Jackson trial

‘What if you had a celebrity trial and none of the stars came out?

The witness list at Michael Jackson’s child sex abuse trial announced three months ago read like a Who’s Who of the rich and famous, including Elizabeth Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Barry Gibb, Eddie Murphy and Kobe Bryant.

But as the defense case gained traction, few of the luminaries turned up. And despite tantalizing hints that Jackson would testify, the defense rested Wednesday without the “Thriller” star saying a word.

Criminal defendants are not required to testify in U.S. courts and legal experts often consider it risky, especially in the case of Jackson who is known for his erratic behavior. ‘

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