Trial Testimony Turns X-Rated
March 25, 2005
Evidence turned from PG-13 to X-rated this week and the jury was shown a mountain of pornographic material seized from his Neverland Ranch bedroom and bathroom.
Witnesses Confirm Porn, Drinking
March 17, 2005
Witnesses this week confirmed that Jackson kept an extensive collection of adult magazines and photographs in his bedroom and bathroom and was frequently seen drinking with children.
Prosecution Seeks Financial Records
March 13, 2005
Prosecutors told Judge Rodney Melville that Michael Jackson's deteriorating financial situation was a motive for the pop singer to try to counteract the effects of Martin's Bashir's documentary would have on his ability to make money.
Long Day for Michael Jackson
March 25, 2005
Under threat of bench warrant, the obviously distressed Michael Jackson -- who found out the night before that he is broke -- showed up late for court in his pajamas.
Jackson's Accuser Takes the Stand
March 9, 2005
Speaking firmly and clearly, unlike his brother and sister, the teenager who claims he was molested by Michael Jackson began his much anticipated testimony.
Brother Testifies About Sexual Behavior
March 7, 2005
The brother of the teenage boy who has accused Michael Jackson of child molestation gave the jury for the first time eye-witness testimony in graphic detail of the singer's pattern of inappropriate and sexual behavior at his Neverland Ranch.
Jury Sees 'Rebuttal Video'
March 6, 2005
The jury saw an unedited videotape shot two years ago by the singer's aides in which the entire family of Jackson's teenage accuser praised him as "loving, kind, humble man." The prosecution introduced the tape to show that the family was coerced.
Accuser's Sister Testifies About Alcohol
March 3, 2005
The jury got a first-hand account of events at Neverland Ranch, for the first time, when the sister of Jackson's teenage accuser described seeing the singer serve alcohol to her brother.
Jackson's Attorneys Planned Attack on Accuser's Mom
March 2, 2005
Ann Marie Kite, a public relations specialist, told the jury in his child molestation case that his attorneys at the time planned a smear campaign against the family of his teenage accuser.
Bashir First Witness
March 1, 2005
Martin Bashir was the first prosecution witness to take the stand in the high-profile trial.
Prosecution Outlines Case
Feb. 28, 2005
District Attorney Thomas Sneddon outlined a complicated conspiracy case against Jackson and his employees and promised the jury they would hear the details of a pattern of "strange sexual behavior" directly from the teenaged accuser.
Jury Selected in Michael Jackson Trial
Feb. 23, 2005
In a process that was expected to take several weeks, 12 jurors have been chosen in the child molestation trial of Michael Jackson after only five court days.
Jury Selected in Michael Jackson Trial
Feb. 23, 2005
In a process that was expected to take several weeks, 12 jurors have been chosen in the child molestation trial of Michael Jackson after only five court days.
Jackson Jury Selection Picks Up Pace
Feb. 22, 2005
Michael Jackson was back in court after his brief hospitalization for flu-like symptoms and jury selection in his child molestation trial picked up pace.
Witnesses Back Up Jackson Accuser's Claims
Feb. 17, 2005
Those defending Michael Jackson have tried to give the public the impression that the bulk of the case against the singer comes soley from his teenage accuser, but other witnesses testified to the grand jury backing up many of the accuser's claims.
Michael Jackson Taken to Hospital
Feb. 15, 2005
On the way to court to resume jury selection in his child molestation trial, Michael Jackson was instead taken to the hospital, causing a delay in court proceedings.
Jackson Attorney Seeking 'Fair' Jurors
Feb. 14, 2005
Jury selection in the Michael Jackson trial begin in earnest as attorneys begin questioning a pool of potential candidates who will decide the fate of the singer in his child molestation case.
Feldman Changes Mind About Jackson
Feb. 10, 2005
A friend and defender of Michael Jackson, former child actor Corey Feldman, now says the pop singer once showed him a book of nude photos when he was a young teen and plans to testify for the prosecution in Jackson's up-coming child molestation case.
Michael Jackson Trial Begins, Secrecy Ends
Jan. 31. 2005
The court-ordered secrecy will come to an end as his trial begins and the public light begins to shine on his life behind the doors of Neverland Ranch.
