First members of Michael Jackson's family arriving at court as his former doctor Conrad Murray appears charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The trial is expected to give the public a glimpse into the singer's final days as he rehearsed for a series of concerts.
Jackson's parents, his sisters Janet and La Toya, and other family members are there to hear the opening arguments.
Prosecutors say Murray caused Jackson's death by giving him a powerful drug to help him sleep and failing to monitor him properly.
Murray denies the charges.
