jackson082310_01_200.jpgThe Jacksons are sticking together when it comes to defending Michael's name ... and so are MJ's fans!

Members of the fan group Justice4Michael crowded the front of the LA courthouse ... holding signs and shouting their support. On the group's website, they've posted the following:

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    "We hope this website will unite the Fans, Friends and Family in their goal to get justice for Michael Jackson. Not because he was worlds biggest superstar and entertainer, but because he was a wonderful, beautiful, loving and caring human.

    We as fans lost a man we loved like he was a member from our family, his friends have lost a dear good friend, his family lost a wonderful loving son, brother, uncle and cousin....but most of all his three children lost their loving father."


X17online has learned that Michael's mom and dad, Katherine and Joe Jackson ... as well as siblings Rebbie, Jermaine and Randy have also showed up at the Los Angeles courthouse to face Dr. Conrad Murray. X17online will bring you video of their arrival.

Dr. Murray has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. He's currently in court awaiting a preliminary court date.

Update: During today's session, the defense requested three viles of Michael Jackson's fluids, a syringe and an IV tube in the hopes of determining the amount of propofol in his body. However, the judge did not make a decision due to the fact that the evidence belongs to the coroner's office. He'll come to a decision on the fluids by October 26, when the judge and attorneys for both sides will meet to review the progress.

On January 4, a mini 2-week trial will begin in which the DA will present their evidence and the defense will have the opportunity to cross examine. At this time, the judge will decide if there's enough evidence for Dr. Conrad Murray to go on trial.