Michael Jackson waves to the crowd, numbering a few thousand, gathered in front of the Sydney Opera House in this November 17, 1996 file photo. Opening statements in civil trial over the death of Jackson begin April 29, 2013, with Katherine Jackson accusing concert promoters AEG Live of negligence in the hiring of convicted physician Dr. Conrad Murray. REUTERS/Megan Lewis/Files (AUSTRALIA – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE OBITUARY)