Michael Jackson Surprises and Greets Non-Profit Organizations Visiting Neverland Ranch December 17

Saturday, December 17, 2004

Santa Ynez, CA - On Friday, December 17, 2004, approximately 200 children, representing several organizations, were surprised when world renowned recording artist, Michael Jackson, greeted them upon their arrival to Neverland.

Statement of Mr. Robert Johnson, Chairman/Founder of BET on Pulling Eminem Video
Tuesday, October 12, 2004


Statement Released on Tuesday, October 12, 2004, by Mr. Robert Johnson, Chairman/Founder of BET:

Tom Mesereau Releases Statement
Below is a statement released by Thomas Mesereau, Defence attorney for Michael Jackson

September 17th 2004.

Regretfully, we are compelled to vigorously respond to numerous and false statements being made about Mr. Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson was recognized as a musical genius as a child. His life and development were devoted to cultivating his musical talents and extraordinary gifts. Discipline, hard work, and a desire to heal and better this world through his creativity were emphasized throughout his youth.

Statement of Mr. Michael Jackson (RE: Dateline NBC Report)

Date: Friday, September 03, 2004

It is unfortunate that yet, again, I must respond to untruths and sensationalism.

Years ago, I settled with certain individuals because I was concerned about my family and the media scrutiny that would have ensued if I fought the matter in court.

Michael Jackson's Trial Date Postponed Until January 2005
Defence attorneys fight to have indictment dismissed

July 28, 2004

Michael Jackson's attorneys were in court yesterday to attend another hearing in the case against the King of Pop to discuss several motions. A motion was filed by Defence attorneys on July 13th and consisted of 22 pages of reasons why the trial should be delayed for four months, and was signed by Steve Cochran. According to the Associated Press, the motion called the charges against Michael an effort to "take down a major celebrity".

Jackson hearing centers on keeping many aspects of case under wraps

Friday, June 25, 2004

SANTA MARIA, California (AP) -- The judge in the Michael Jackson child molestation case has scheduled a pretrial hearing Friday -- a proceeding likely to focus on whether many aspects of the case will be kept from public view.

Michael Jackson's Lawyers Want Charges Dismissed

Attorneys plan motion to have some counts thrown out

Friday, June 18, 2004

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Lawyers for pop singer Michael Jackson plan to file a motion challenging the charges against their client in an attempt to have some of the counts dismissed.

Michael Jackson Releases Statement Regarding 1993 Settlement

June 17, 2004

Following recent reports about the 1993 settlement for a reported $15.3 million made by Michael Jackson, he released an explanatory statement.

Judge: Jackson's bail stands at $3 million

Singer's attorney had asked for reduction

Monday, June 14, 2004

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- The judge in the case against Michael Jackson has denied the pop singer's request for a reduction in bail.

News of the World story about Michael Jackson accuser is reliably funny

June 1, 2004

According to Roger Friedman of FOX News, the story that appeared in UK tabloid News of the World over the weekend cannot be taken seriously. The story appeared in what Friedman called the "reliably funny" tabloid, and had an 18-year-old boy accusing Michael Jackson of child abuse from over a decade ago, however Friedman states that even Santa Barbara District Attorney Tom Sneddon "doesn't seem to be taking any of this seriously, which is exactly right."