Michael Jackson reopens Neverland

26-04-2006 14:20

Michael Jackson has reopened his Neverland Ranch after paying $49,000 in fines.The eccentric star, who has been residing in Bahrain since being acquitted of child abuse charges last year, was forced to close down part of the Californian estate in March after failing to make insurance payments and failing to pay staff for three months, dating back to December.Jackson has now paid the outstanding fines and hired 10 new workers to care for the animals in his private zoo. Last month, the 'Billie Jean' singer was forced to pay employees at $306,000 in outstanding wages.However, despite paying his workers what they were owed, many long-term employees of Jackson were left furious.