Officials Raided Home of Jackson’s Assistant
Authorities raided the home of Michael Jackson’s personal assistant as part of their investigation into allegations that the entertainer molested a boy at his Neverland ranch, a newspaper reported Thursday.
The person’s name was blacked out in court documents released Wednesday, but the Santa Barbara News-Press identified her as Sherman Oaks resident Evelyn “Evvy” Tavasci, who has worked for Jackson, 46, for more than 10 years.
Tavasci told the News-Press that a court-imposed gag order prohibited her from discussing the case.
Jackson pleaded not guilty in April to child molestation and conspiracy charges. His trial is scheduled for Jan. 31.
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