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Michael Jackson Rushed to Emergency Room
By James Wray Feb 15, 2005, 17:50 GMT
Michael Jackson has been rushed to hospital his trial judge announced today.
Jackson's lawyer Thomas Mesereau said the star had been taken to an emergency room at the Marian Medical Center in the California town of Santa Maria and was "very, very ill," with flue it is now being reported.
Jackson seems to have taken ill on his way to court where they were resuming the jury selection process, which will now be delayed a week.
No further details were forthcoming and the judge said he expect to hear more soon.
A statement is expected from the hospital soon.
Jackson has pleaded not guilty to four charges of molesting the boy and four counts of administering alcohol to help him carry out the alleged lewd acts. Other charges he faces are conspiracy in child abduction, false imprisonment and extortion, and a charge of attempted child molestation.
He faces up to a maximum of 20 years in jail if convicted.
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