Michael Jackson has done an interview with Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera, to whom the pop star also reads a statement that responds to a recent ABC News “primetime>live” report on leaked grand jury testimony by the teenager accusing Mr. Jackson of molestation.

The judge presiding over the Jackson trial, scheduled to start Jan. 31, lifted his gag order to allow the statement. The interview conducted by Mr. Rivera does not deal with the molestation case. Fox News confirmed the interview has taken place, but released no information on when it will be televised or what the content will include.