The medal on Michael Jackson's jacket. Photograph: Getty Images
The world's media is, of course, scrutinising the Michael Jackson child molestation case, and one very small detail has attracted particular attention in Austria.
Mr Jackson, who is on trial at Santa Maria court, California, for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old boy, has been wearing a dark suit to court, some days adorned with a striking, shiny medal on his chest.
According to the Austria Press Agency, the medal is the Order of Vienna, which is awarded to artists, businessmen or others of merit.
It's a gold star with an eagle in the centre and has been given to around 50 people a year for their contributions to Austrian society.
But the only problem is that Mr Jackson, 46, was not actually one of the official recipients and it's illegal to wear medals you have not earned.
Technically he could face a £480 fine if he made an appearance in Austria with the medal, which his staff apparently bought at an antique shop in Vienna.
This is probably not the main worry on his mind, however my secret insider Hollywood sources tell me Mr Jackson was not wearing the medal when he arrived in court today.
