Jackson facing new sex abuse allegations
(Filed: 10/01/2006)

Michael Jackson is facing fresh child sex-abuse allegations in a civil lawsuit.


Jackson was cleared of other charges last June
A 20-year-old has filed complaints claiming the pop star molested him as a child, made him have cosmetic surgery and stole his ideas, melodies and lyrics for songs, the man's lawyer said.

The accusations were alleged to have taken place between 1987 and 1999.

Michael Mattern, the man's lawyer, said: "It is alleged that my client was present at Michael Jackson's residences and other places from the age of two to 14 and was molested many times over the course of those years.

"There is also an allegation that my client came up with song ideas, lyrics and melodies which were used by Mr Jackson in his records and made an awful lot of money."

The man is also alleging that cosmetic procedures were "forced on him", Mr Mattern said.

"I have got photos of my client with these red lips just like you see on Mr Jackson and a big old cleft on his chin which he didn't have previously," he added.

Jackson was cleared of child sex-abuse charges last June after one of the most high-profile trials in history.

The complainant was actually interviewed at length before Jackson's trial after Santa Barbara County authorities appealed for any new accusers to come forward, but no charges relating to his allegations were made.

The case will then be heard at Orange County Superior Court on Feb 14.

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