Jackson told him the accuser had slept in his bed but that nothing sexual had happened....Geragos also gave a ringing defense of his former client as he described his first visit to Jackson's Neverland ranch.

"When I was there what I saw was a gentleman who was almost childlike in his love for kids. I didn't see anyone doing anything nefarious or criminal. I saw someone who was ripe as a target," he said.

Geragos said he was concerned about allegations spawned by the documentary and was particularly concerned that the boy or his family might take advantage of them....He said he did database searches to see if the family had a "litigious history" and was disturbed to find they had previously sued J.C. Penney over allegations that they were beaten by security guards. The family received a $150,000 settlement in that lawsuit.

And true to Geragos quick-witted nature, he landed a punch or two of his own:

Mesereau concluded his direct examination by asking if Geragos was aware of any crime committed against the family. Geragos said no.

"I was trying to prevent a crime against my client," he said. "I thought that they were going to shake him down."

Mesereau continues to do an impressive job. Unlike the baggage-laden prosecution witnesses, his witnesses are emerging unscathed while taking apart the prosecution's case.

Examples: McCauley Calkin denied being abused. The financial analyst cast doubt on the conspiracy charge. Geragos explained the reasons for the surveillance and close tabs on the accuser's family - he thought they were targeting Jackson.

Another plus for the defense: Mesereau got to play hours of the unedited Bashir video with Jackson explaining his feelings for children. Mesereau is bringing the jury inside Jackson's mind, helping them understand his world. The jury has gotten to hear Jackson in his own words, so there's really no need for him to take the stand.