More than 1,100 Jackson family items are set for auction in Las Vegas next month, but a representative for Michael Jackson says the pop star is considering legal action to stop the sale.
PHOTO GALLERIES
Case in pictures- Verdict: Not guilty
- What the jury didn't hear
- Trial red carpet
- Jackson family memorabilia
- Michael's metamorphosis
VIDEO
- Jackson pleads for people to keep an "open mind"
- Special report: '93 settlement uncovered
- Tour the Jackson family memorabilia collection
INTERACTIVE SPECIALS
KEY DOCUMENTS
- Verdict Form
Jurors had to complete this 28-page form once rendering their decision (PDF). - 1993 Settlement
The secret document exclusively uncovered by Court TV reveals the terms of Michael Jackson's settlement with a boy who accused him of molestation in 1993. - Protective Order
This Dec. 1996 order sealed the private settlement stemming from the 1993 suit against Jackson. - Unseal Opposition
Michael Jackson's defense objects to media's application to unseal warrants (PDF). - Gag Order Motion
Prosecutors seek a gag order to prevent either side from discussing the case (PDF). - Felony Complaint
Jackson was charged with nine counts weeks after his surrender to California authorities. - 1993 Suit
Jackson was sued by a 13-year-old boy and his family who accused him of molestation, but later settled before the case went to trial. - Boy's Statement
In 1993, the accuser gave this statement during the initial stages of the suit.
A breach of contract lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson against a concert promoter will be decided by a Superior Court judge. The suit stems from a previous $6.5 million settlement Jackson paid out in a prior suit.
A Santa Monica, Calif., jury found that a former business associate who sued Michael Jackson deserved $900,000, but also decided the pop star was entitled to $200,000 in his cross-complaint.
More Stories
- •July 12, 2006
Lawyer: Michael Jackson's ex-associate negotiated deal despite pop star's wishes - •July 11, 2006
Witness: Michael Jackson tried to fire associate after learning of past in porn - •July 10, 2006
Ex-associate claims he was sent to adopt boys in Brazil - •July 7, 2006
Jackson's lawyer targets lack of documentation for money claims - •July 6, 2006
Jury in Michael Jackson lawsuit hears pop star's phone messages - •June 30, 2006
Jackson testifies he paid ex-associate who is suing him - •June 22, 2006
Mother of Michael Jackson's accuser faces welfare fraud trial - •June 20, 2006
Another trial for Michael Jackson - •April 14, 2006
Jackson restructures finances in deal with Sony - •March 13, 2006
Authorities threaten court if Jackson doesn't pay workers - •March 10, 2006
Workers barred from Jackson's ranch - •March 7, 2006
Two plead guilty to videotaping Michael Jackson on flight - •Jan. 18, 2005
Officials: Neverland Ranch animals not mistreated - •Jan. 17, 2006
Report: Jackson interviewed for job in Middle East - •Jan. 5, 2006
Judge tosses out Jackson's $10M suit over memorabilia - •Oct. 4, 2005
Jackson sues concert promoter over contract dispute - •Sept. 8, 2005
Accuser's mother pleads not guilty to fraud - •Aug. 23, 2005
Fraud charges brought against accuser's mother
THE AFTERMATH
- •Aug. 10, 2005
Third Jackson juror expresses doubt about verdict - •Aug. 8, 2005
Two jurors regret acquittal - •Aug. 8, 2005
Defense lawyer blasts media coverage - •Aug. 1, 2005
Attorney: Michael Jackson sought medical help after trial - • July 22, 2005
Judge orders prosecutors to return Michael Jackson's property - •June 30, 2005
Officials: Jackson starts 'very, very private' vacation - •June 20, 2005
Jackson juror attends pop star's celebration bash - •June 22, 2005
Jackson's mother: I feel sorry for accuser and family - •June 16, 2005
Michael Jackson may be reunited with his porn - •June 16, 2005
Brother: Pop star 'at peace' and recovering
VERDICT
- •June 13, 2005
Cleared on all counts - •June 11, 2005
What the jury didn't hear
CLOSINGS & DELIBERATIONS
- •June 5, 2005
Jackson treated in ER while awaiting fate - •June 3, 2005
Deliberations begin - •June 2, 2005
Prosecutor, defense offer differing stories - •June 1, 2005
Closing arguments scheduled - •May 31, 2005
Lawyers discuss jury instructions
REBUTTAL CASE
- •May 27, 2005
Prosecutors conclude with Jackson accuser on video - •May 26, 2005
Photos of Michael Jackson's penis inadmissible
DEFENSE CASE
- •May 25, 2005
Jackson defense rests with Chris Tucker's testimony - •May 24, 2005
Jay Leno testifies for the defense - •May 23, 2005
Witnesses: Mother of accuser has history of lying - •May 20, 2005
Judge agrees to limit Mark Geragos' testimony - •May 19, 2005
Judge: Larry King's testimony inadmissible - •May 18, 2005
Jackson cousin: I saw accuser watch porn - •May 17, 2005
Jackson accuser pilfered wine, girl testifies - •May 16, 2005
Accuser seen in Jackson's wine cellar, witness says - •May 13, 2005
Former Jackson lawyer Mark Geragos testifies - •May 12, 2005
Witness: Associates took advantage of Jackson - •May 11, 2005
Macaulay Culkin denies Michael Jackson abused him - •May 9, 2005
Neverland employee: Accuser was 'pretty reckless' - •May 6, 2005
Sleepovers 'innocent fun' say boys' relatives - •May 5, 2005
Defense starts shakily with bed-sharing testimony
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •May 4, 2005
Prosecutors rest their case against Michael Jackson - •May 3, 2005
Witness: Jackson was many millions in debt - •May 2, 2005
State: Flurry of calls point to conspiracy - •April 29, 2005
Witness: Jackson library had lurid titles featuring teen boys - •April 28, 2005
Ex-wife: Michael Jackson 'easy prey' at hands of his associates - •April 27, 2005
Ex-wife admits lying in video praising Jackson - •April 27, 2005
Man who recorded video says family not scripted - •April 26, 2005
Woman: Aide wanted accuser's family sent to Brazil - •April 25, 2005
Ex-guard describes suggestive teen Jacuzzi scene - •April 21, 2005
Testimony alleging lurid Vaseline incident barred - •April 20, 2005
Guard: We were instructed not to let accuser leave - •April 19, 2005
Accuser's mother maintains she doesn't want money - •April 18, 2005
Mother: Jackson plotted demise in hot air balloon - •April 15, 2005
Mother of accuser admits lying under oath - •April 14, 2005
Accuser's mother describes imprisonment - •April 13, 2005
Mother of Jackson accuser describes intimidation - •April 12, 2005
Accuser's stepfather describes star's ties to family - •April 11, 2005
Mother: Jackson begged to sleep with my son - •April 8, 2005
Cook: I caught Jackson groping child actor Culkin - •April 7, 2005
Former guard says he saw Jackson molest boy - •April 5, 2005
Housekeeper: Jackson showered with young guest - •April 4, 2005
First Jackson accuser describes sexual tickling - •April 4, 2005
Former house manager says he saw boys drinking - •April 1, 2005
Lawyer describes connection to current accuser - •March 30, 2005
Witnesses detail estranged relationship - •March 29, 2005
Masada: Mother of accuser claimed imprisonment - •March 28, 2005
Judge allows in alleged history of bad behavior - •March 25, 2005
Expert: Boy's prints found with Jackson's on porno - •March 24, 2005
George Lopez to testify for prosecutors at trial - •March 23, 2005
Jury views pornography from Jackson's home - •March 22, 2005
Comedian: Accuser's dad a louse, mom a mouse - •March 22, 2005
Exclusive: Woman saw Jackson and child interact - •March 22, 2005
Jackson arrives on time Tuesday - •March 21, 2005
Michael Jackson arrives late - •March 18, 2005
In private call, Jackson lawyer hints at trouble - •March 18, 2005
Jackson judge rejects defense request for mistrial - •March 17, 2005
Former housekeeper testifies about Jackson - •March 16, 2005
Investigator: Accuser 'choked up' during interview - •March 15, 2005
Accuser: I denied abuse because of school ridicule - •March 11, 2005
Prosecutors: Jackson on the brink of bankruptcy - •March 10, 2005
Teenager testifies about alleged molestation - •March 10, 2005
Excerpts: Michael Jackson's accuser - •March 10, 2005
Late, but at court - •March 9, 2005
Jackson's accuser takes the stand - •March 8, 2005
Boy admits telling two stories about alleged abuse - •March 7, 2005
Boy: I saw Jackson molesting my brother - •March 4, 2005
Jurors see video of accuser praising Jackson - •March 3, 2005
Accuser's older sister describes 'weird' feelings - •March 3, 2005
Jay Leno asks judge to lift gag order - •March 2, 2005
Jackson's people worked against him, says PR rep - •March 2, 2005
Excerpts: PR rep Ann Gabriel - •March 2, 2005
Witness mentions 1993 child molestation case - •March 2, 2005
Jackson's attorneys hint pop star may take stand - •March 2, 2005
Witness speaks of 'crack whore' campaign - •March 1, 2005
Jurors see video of Jackson, accuser holding hands
OPENING STATEMENTS
- •Excerpts:
Opening statements - •March 1, 2005
Defense opening: DNA not found in Jackson's room - •Feb. 28, 2005
State opening: Boy ensnared with wine, porn - •Feb. 28, 2005
Trial starts with judge reading indictment - •Feb. 25, 2005
Judge to permit evidence about accuser's mom - •Feb. 25, 2005
Family: Jackson's flu cost our grandmother her life - •Feb. 24, 2005
Openings slated in Jackson trial
JURY SELECTION
- •Feb. 24, 2005
Attorneys work to choose alternates - •Feb. 23, 2005
Jury selected in Jackson case - •Feb. 22, 2005
Judge: Jackson really was sick - •Feb. 22, 2005
Jury selection to resume - •Feb. 22, 2005
Analysis: Most prospective jurors are parents - •Feb. 15, 2005
Jackson taken to hospital because of flu - •Feb. 14, 2005
Jury selection expected to resume after delay - •Feb. 14, 2005
Bryant, Taylor potential witnesses - •Feb. 11, 2005
'Goonies' star: Jackson showed me nude photos - •Feb. 10, 2005
Jury forms reveal a few personal links to pop star - •Feb. 9, 2005
Media to appeal secrecy in Jackson molestation case - •Feb. 7, 2005
Judge delays trial; allows media access to surveys - •Feb. 7, 2005
Reporters seek data on potential Jackson jurors - •Feb. 3, 2005
Potential jurors asked spectrum of personal questions - •Feb. 1, 2005
Jury selection going smoothly, judge says - •Jan. 31, 2005
Jackson arrives at court for start of jury selection
PRETRIAL
- •Jan. 25, 2005
Investigators deny being source of Jackson leaks - •Dimond exclusive:
'Child erotica' found at Neverland - •Jan. 20, 2005
Defense requests accuser not be called 'victim' - •Jan. 19, 2005
Prosecutors seek secret testimony in Jackson case - •Jan. 14, 2005
Report: Jackson grand jury transcripts graphic - •Jan. 12, 2005
Jackson judge won't close prior bad acts hearing - •Jan. 12, 2005
TV companies plan to air daily reenactments - •Jan. 10, 2005
Defense asks to bar alleged past offenses from trial - •Jan. 6, 2005
Exclusive:The Smoking Gun reports - •Jan. 6, 2005
Witness accuses defense team of harassment - •Dec. 22, 2004
Jackson's lawyers seek six-week delay in trial - •Dec. 21, 2004
Judge rejects motion to delay Michael Jackson trial - •Dec. 20, 2004
Pre-trial hearings set to begin Monday - •Dec. 17, 2004
Jackson's ex-wife seeks to visit children - •Dec. 17, 2004
Jackson: Prosecutors abused search warrants - •Dec. 15, 2004
Prosecutors ask to use old sex allegations - •Dec. 12, 2004
Source: Fingerprints of Jackson, boy on porn mags - •Dec. 13, 2004
Jackson lawyers want molestation charges dismissed - •Dec. 6, 2004
Jackson gives DNA sample to authorities - •Dec. 3, 2004
Police search Jackson's Neverland ranch again - •Nov. 19, 2004
Furniture store sues Jackson for unpaid bill - •Nov. 17, 2004
Former producer sues Jackson for $3 million - •Nov. 17, 2004
See the unsealed search records - •Nov. 8, 2004
Judge to resolve pretrial issues to prevent delays - •Nov. 5, 2004
Judge refuses to remove district attorney - •Nov. 4, 2004
Judge to rule whether Jackson can oust DA - •Nov. 2, 2004
Attorney general: Bid to remove DA is 'baseless' - •Oct. 15, 2004
Judge rejects bid to toss molestation indictment - •Oct. 8, 2004
Lawyers: DA 'motivated by personal animosity' - •Oct. 5, 2004
Jackson seeks to oust district attorney from case - •Sept. 22, 2004
Lawyers: No nude photos seized from Neverland - •Sept. 16, 2004
Jackson accuser's mother to testify about evidence - •Sept. 7, 2004
Jackson admits to molestation payoffs, denies guilt - •Sept. 3, 2004
Report: Jackson paid $2M to another accuser - •Sept. 2, 2004
Judge refuses to lower Jackson's $3M bail - •Aug. 25, 2004
Report shows no evidence Jackson was manhandled - •Aug. 24, 2004
Judge tentatively rules on Neverland evidence - •Aug. 23, 2004
Workers: Police searched off-limits areas of ranch - •Aug. 23, 2004
Evidence, arguments in hearings remain secret - •Aug. 20, 2004
Court shows Jackson's lavish home in videotape - •Aug. 19, 2004
Lawyers call accuser's stepfather to testify - •Aug. 18, 2004
Judge: Search of Jackson's ranch was legal - •Aug. 17, 2004
Defense slams DA during intense pretrial hearing - •Aug. 16, 2004
Jackson faces old foe in court - •Aug. 16, 2004
Jackson attends church on eve of key hearing - •Aug. 13, 2004
Sources: Jackson to face prosecutor in court - •July 28, 2004
D.A. accuses Jackson of imprisoning accuser, family - •July 26, 2004
Jackson prosecutor says remarks misunderstood - •July 21, 2004
Media: Secrecy violates First Amendment - •July 15, 2004
Judge seals defense motion to postpone trial - •July 9, 2004
Defense: Jackson D.A. conducted his own surveillance - •July 8, 2004
Defense asks judge to throw out indictment - •July 2, 2004
Judge releases search-warrant forms - •June 30, 2004
Jackson wants motion to dismiss charges kept secret - •June 28, 2004
Judge refuses to unseal evidence against Jackson - •June 25, 2004
Judge refuses to unseal grand jury transcript - •June 25, 2004
Media issues debated in hearing Friday - •June 17, 2004
Read the order to keep the settlement secret - •June 17, 2004
Jackson denounces leak of 1993 settlement - •June 15, 2004
Read the 1993 settlement - •June 15, 2004
Jackson settled first molestation case for $25M - •June 15, 2004
Judge refuses to lower $3 million bail - •June 11, 2004
Case shrouded in secrecy - •June 3, 2004
1980s child abuse probe comes up empty - •May 28, 2004
Fall trial possible - •May 28, 2004
Hearing to focus on bail reduction, grand jury secrets - •May 27, 2004
Jackson lawyers demand prosecution records - •May 25, 2004
Jackson's father hires own lawyer to observe - •May 24, 2004
Prosecutor says Jackson is a flight risk - •May 20, 2004
Supreme Court denies media bid to drop gag order - •May 19, 2004
Media lawyers move to unseal Jackson indictment - •May 17, 2004
Alleged conspiracy may have involved porn producer - •May 17, 2004
Jackson defense supports gag order - •May 14, 2004
Prosecutors urge court to uphold media gag order - •May 3, 2004
Conspiracy charge could lead to indictments of others - •May 3, 2004
Conspiracy charge common in difficult cases - •April 30, 2004
Jackson enters not guilty plea on 10 felony counts - •April 26, 2004
Jackson joins media in petitioning for gag order lift - •April 26, 2004
Jackson replaces attorneys in molestation case - •April 22, 2004
Security could lead Jackson to challenge indictment - •April 22, 2004
Jackson indicted on child molestation charges - •April 21, 2004
Conspiracy charges considered for Jackson cohorts - •April 20, 2004
Jackson wins family memorabilia fight - •April 19, 2004
Defense may speak to grand jury witnesses - •April 14, 2004
Police investigate new child molestation allegation - •April 12, 2004
Judge grants prosecutors access to taped interview - •April 8, 2004
Media wants access to hearings regarding grand jury - •April 5, 2004
Jackson lawyers ask to present exculpatory evidence - •April 2, 2004
Appeals court loosens media restrictions - •March 31, 2004
Grand jury reportedly hears testimony from accuser - •March 30, 2004
News outlets appeal media access ban on hearings - •March 26, 2004
Grand jury selection begins - •March 25, 2004
Judge bars media from contacting grand jurors - •March 24, 2004
Jackson sues for return of family memorabilia - •March 23, 2004
Prosecutors want Jackson's first accuser to testify - •March 12, 2004
Audio out, video in - •March 9, 2004
Warehouse of Jackson family memorabilia sold - •March 3, 2004
Phone records seized from Neverland Ranch - •March 1, 2004
Police ask Jackson to unmask himself while shopping - •Feb. 25, 2004
Jackson, ex-wife hire retired judge for family matter - •Feb. 19, 2004
Suit claims Jackson failed to pay for surrender flight - •Feb. 13, 2004
Delay in preliminary hearing scheduling
THE INVESTIGATION
- •Feb. 13, 2004
Manager denies rumors of financial woes - •Feb. 12, 2004
Jackson won't attend hearing - •Feb. 9, 2004
Accuser's dad wants restraining order dropped - •Feb. 3, 2004
List of items seized at Neverland Ranch made public - •Jan. 18, 2004
Father of Jackson's accuser denied visitation rights - •Jan. 16, 2004
Jackson defense objects to unsealing of warrants - •Jan, 12, 2004
Massive fan support predicted at arraignment - •Jan. 5, 2004
Jury pool issue could affect Jackson case - •Dec. 31, 2003
Sheriff denies Michael Jackson abuse claim - •Dec. 30, 2003
Nation of Islam denies involvement with Jackson - •Dec. 29, 2003
Jackson says police "manhandled" him - •Dec. 22, 2003
Family, friends gather to support Michael Jackson - •Dec. 19, 2003
Jackson's attorneys vow to fight charges - •Dec. 19, 2003
Prior acts crucial to case against Jackson - •Dec. 18, 2003
Jackson charged with nine counts - •Dec. 8, 2003
Previous inquiry declared accusations 'unfounded' - •Dec. 4, 2003
TV documentary may have led to charges - •Nov. 26, 2003
FBI investigating plane taping of Jackson and lawyer - •Nov. 25, 2003
Lawyer: Accuser never mentioned alleged abuse - •Nov. 24, 2003
Jackson launches Web site, proclaims innocence - •Nov. 23, 2003
Vigils held across globe - •Nov. 20, 2003
'King of Pop' arrested on child sex charges - •Nov. 20, 2003
Exclusive: D.A. discusses the case - •Nov. 19, 2003
Arrest warrant issued - •Nov. 18, 2003
Jackson's Neverland ranch searched
CASE IN BRIEF
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Ten years after child sex-abuse allegations first surfaced against Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" stands trial in California in a separate molestation case and is acquitted on all counts.
CHRONOLOGY
SPECIAL REPORT
JUROR PROFILES
CHATS
Court TV's Diane Dimond on:
- •Secret settlement
- •Prosecutors remain
- •Interview with Ray Chandler
- •Pretrial hearing
- •1993 settlement (Part One)
- •1993 settlement (Part Two)
- •Preliminary ruling delayed
- •Eve of arraignment
Other chats:
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•Dick Gregory
Activist, comedian discusses his support
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•Ray Chandler
Uncle of Jackson's 1993 accuser
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•Marshall Hennington
Jury consultant offers analysis
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•Matt Bean
Courttv.com reporter chats
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•Krissie Petrovay
Michael Jackson fan
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