Police search Jackson ranch for second time

Californian police investigators have searched pop star Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch for the second time.

Californian police investigators have searched pop star Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch for the second time.

A police spokesman confirmed a warrant was served at the Californian rural estate but he would not release any more information.

Jackson has already been charged with child molestation and his Neverland ranch was searched previously.

He faces trial next year. The search warrant was served at 9 a.m. yesterday and investigators remained there until late morning. Neverland, about 100 miles north west of Los Angeles, was first searched on November 18th 2003.

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At least 60 investigators from the sheriff's department and district attorney's office conducted that raid on the multi-million dollar property.

The theme park-like estate has a mansion, zoo and amusement park with bumper cars, a merry-go-round and Ferris wheel. Jackson hosted many children's parties there.

Jackson was originally charged in December 2003 following allegations that he molested a boy. Prosecutors took the case to the grand jury, which issued an indictment in April.

The star has denied child molestation, conspiracy and administering an intoxicating agent - alcohol - to the alleged victim. His trial is due to start on January 31st.

AP