Faheem Muhammad described how Paris Jackson, 11 at the time, was on the floor “balled up crying” while her brother Prince, a year older, stood “slowly crying”.

Murray, who stands accused of involuntary manslaughter, was said by Mr Muhammad to be “sweating” as he attempted to revive the singer on the bedroom floor. Michael Jackson’s mouth and eyes were still open, the bodyguard recalled. He also confirmed that he had seen an IV stand in the room – equipment the prosecution alleges was used to administer propofol to Jackson.

Mr Muhammad had been instructed to go to the bedroom by Jackson’s personal assistant, Michael Amir Willaims, also appearing on the stand on Wednesday.

A video clip showing Mr Williams replaying a voicemail message left by Murray moments after Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest was played out to the court.

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