Jackson back in courthouse

Another Michael Jackson trial is expected to enter the courtroom, however this time Jackson is not expected to appear before a judge. A year ago, Jackson was acquitted in a much publicized child-molestation trial.

F. Marc Shaffel is suing Jackson for $3.8 million in unpaid loans and expenses. Much of the costs are from two TV specials which were created to help Jackson's reputation after the molestation trial.

"To my knowledge, he's not scheduled for any court appearances," Jackson's spokeswoman, Raymone K. Bain told the Associated Press. She said that Jackson, who has been living in Bahrain, is traveling in Europe. He answered questions twice in depositions in London. Videotapes of those depositions are expected to be shown at the trial.

"Jackson carried no credit cards, wrote no checks, carried no 'walking around money' and had people attending to his every need," said Shaffel's attorney's trial brief. "Jackson hired competent advisers to make business decisions then frequently ignored the decisions being made and ... incurred expenses without regard to any rational limits or accountability, as though funds were endless..."