Statement by the Jackson Family


Wednesday December 31, 2003

Statement by Mark Geragos in Response to Sheriff’s News Conference

Wednesday December 31, 2003
From Mark Geragos
Attorney for Michael Jackson

(Photos attached)

Investigation To Be Conducted Regarding the Abuse Claims Made By Michael Jackson


Official Press Release
Attorney General of the State of California, Bill Lockyer.

Response to CBS´s 60 Minute Interview with Michael Jackson From The Santa Barbara Sheriff´s Office

Press Release

Michael Jackson Denies Sex Charges in 60 Minutes Interview

Fri December 26, 2003 04:01 PM ET

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In his first interview since being charged with child molestation, pop star Michael Jackson vehemently denies the allegations but insists there is nothing wrong in sleeping with children, according to excerpts released on Friday by CBS News.


Read the entire article by clicking here.

Aired December 19, 2003 - 12:34 ET

CNN Anchor, Wolf Blitzer, discusses the developing legal stories including Michael Jackson's attorney going on the offensive in trying to support his client.

Two guests on the program were Christopher Darden - a former Los Angeles prosecutor, now a CNN legal analyst, and Gretchen von Helms is a defense attorney in San Diego, California.


Read the entire transcript by clicking here.

Interviews With Mark Geragos, Jermaine Jackson

Aired December 18, 2003 - 21:00 ET

Mark Geragos is Michael Jackson's attorney and Jermaine Jackson is the Brother of Michael Jackson.


GERAGOS: Michael Jackson is unequivocally and absolutely innocent of these charges.

KING: What's their reaction to today's filing of several charges of child molestation against Michael. And what's Michael's reaction?

Statement by Katherine Jackson on Behalf of the Jackson Family

Official Jackson Family Press Release

December 18, 2003
Released by Stuart Backerman, Official Spokesman for Michael Jackson

Santa Barbara County District Attorney Thomas Sneddon's Press Briefing regarding the Felony Complaint against Michael Jackson that was filed on December 18, 2003.



Read the Official Press Briefing Comments Here (PDF file)

Transcript of a speech given by Michael Jackson's lawyer, Mark Geragos, on the day the felony complaint was filed:

"I can tell you right now, categorically, that based upon this complaint that has been filed, that Michael Jackson is unequivocally and absolutely innocent of these charges."



(Speech transcript continued)