Jackson fails to Overturn U.S. Auction

A US judge has rejected a request from pop star Michael Jackson to stop an auction of the singer's possessions from taking place later this month.

In March Mr Jackson filed legal action in Los Angeles claiming that Julien's Auction House had "effectively stolen" his property.

"We have to proceed because we have no choice, said auctioneer Darren Julien, who claimed a contract was agreed.

A further court motion to stop the sale will be heard on 15 April.