The Trial

August 5, 2005
Jackson jurors planning to pen books about trial
Six members join forces to elaborate on pop star’s innocence

August 4, 2005
Jackson case secrecy could set precedent
State Supreme Court upholds ruling to seal records

July 22, 2005
Cost of Jackson trial reaches $2.7 million
Judge orders pop star's items returned

June 15, 2005
Defense: Case was fueled by vendetta
"That whole idea of revenge is such nonsense, " DA says

June 14, 2005
Jury's verdict on Jackson: NOT GUILTY
King of Pop is acquitted on all counts; "Justice is done," says his lawyer

June 14, 2005
Panel troubled by accuser's mother
Prosecution didn't prove case beyond reasonable doubt

June 14, 2005
PRICE TAG FOR TRIAL
County's costs top $2 million but are likely to rise

June 14, 2005
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Reactions to Monday's verdict

June 13, 2005
Jury heads into 7th day of deliberations
Pop star to await verdict at Neverland

June 11, 2005
Jurors finish week without a verdict

June 8, 2005
Jury meets again today to deliberate; retired teacher is foreman, sources say

June 7, 2005
Jesse Jackson: Neverland raid was conducted 'Waco-style'
Reverend visits S.M. to defend pop star; sheriff's spokesman calls his comments "ludicrous"

June 6, 2005
Back problems send Jackson to hospital
Singer returned to Neverland by evening

June 4, 2005
Jackson case goes to jury
Defense, prosecution wrap up by reshowing videos of singer, accuser
Panel spends two hours behind closed doors before recessing

June 4, 2005
Trial taking a toll on King of Pop
King of Pop wearing down

June 4, 2005
Diverse jurors must find unanimity in Jackson verdict

June 3, 2005
Attorneys offer closing arguments
Prosecution paints Jackson as predator as defense counters singer is real victim

June 3, 2005
Prosecution's confidence boost
Deputy DA's style offers stark contrast with boss

June 2, 2005
Jackson jury hears legal instructions
Closing arguments set to begin today

June 1, 2005
Tight security for closing arguments
Santa Maria police, deputies to beef up presence at Jackson trial Thursday

June 1, 2005
Jury instructions hammered out

May 31, 2005
Both sides have a last chance to sway jury
Legal teams face steep challenges in closing arguments

May 28, 2005
Prosecution, defense rest their cases
Jurors see video of accuser's police inteview in 2003

May 27, 2005
Jury will see police interview with boy
Judge: Prosecution can show half-hour videotape segment

May 26, 2005
The defense rests
Jackson's team wraps up case without calling pop star to the stand

May 26, 2005
The DAY'S TESTIMONY
Chris Tucker tells jury he warned Jackson about accuser's family

May 25, 2005
Star-studded testimony from Leno, Tucker
Defense expected to rest case today

May 24, 2005
Defense paints accuser's mother as welfare cheat
Witnesses testify mother exploited boy's illness

May 20, 2005
Judge says Larry King can't testify in Jackson trial
Witness: Accuser's family enjoyed Neverland

May 19, 2005
Actress wary of accuser's mother

May 18, 2005
Michael Jackson's cousin rebuts prosecution claims about alcohol

May 17, 2005
Witnesses: Boy's mom didn't act like captive
Statements contradict mother's testimony

May 14, 2005
Geragos: 'He was a ripe target'
Lawyer says he protected Jackson from exploitation

May 13, 2005
Judge threatens to arrest former Jackson lawyer
Mark Geragos ordered to testify today

May 12, 2005
Culkin: 'He never molested me'
"Home Alone" star, who spent time as a child at Neverland, defends relationship with singer

May 11, 2005
Culkin expected on stand today
Conspiracy claim contradicted by ranch manager

May 10, 2005
Workers: Boys were out of control
Heads of security, housekeeping departments testify

May 7, 2005
Moms say Jackson sleepovers harmless
Two women testify for the defense

May 6, 2005
Men testify Jackson never molested them as children
Bid for acquittal denied, defense opens its case

May 5, 2005
WHAT'S NEXT

May 5, 2005
IN COURT:
Judge to hear motion for acquittal today

May 5, 2005
THE CASE:
Legal experts say what defense must do

May 4, 2005
Jackson's financial troubles detailed
Defense challenges witness over extent of singer's debt

May 3, 2005
Prosecution unable to link phone records to Jackson

April 30, 2005
Jackson jurors shown 'Boys Will Be Boys' book

April 29, 2005
Jackson's ex-wife calls his associates 'vultures'
Rowe says decisions made without star's knowledge

April 28, 2005
Entertainer's former wife takes the stand
Rowe testifies about role in rebuttal video

April 27, 2005
Former travel planner tells of booking tickets to Brazil

April 26, 2005
Jackson's ex-wife cleared to testify for prosecution
Defense likely to attack credibility of star's ex-wife

April 25, 2005
Prosecution wants ex-wife to testify

April 22, 2005
Domestic violence expert won't testify

April 21, 2005
Witness contradicts accuser's mother on alleged Jackson conspiracy
Ex-security guard says he saw no wrongdoing

April 20, 2005
Accuser's grandmother: 'I was desperate'

April 19, 2005
Defense grills accuser's mother
Woman feared Jackson would send her family away

April 16, 2005
Accuser's mother spars with defense attorney
Mother admits to lying under oath

April 15, 2005
Boy's mom testifies on conspiracy, captivity
Witness: Jackson used death threats to hold her family

April 14, 2005
Accuser's mom tells of strange ordeal
Sobbing witness: Singer licked son, warned "killers" out to harm her family

April 13, 2005
Accuser's stepdad: Mom was frantic
He testifies that she phoned repeatedly from Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch

April 12, 2005
Mom from '93 case: Jackson begged to sleep with her son
PR man testifies on head-licking incident

April 9, 2005
Former chef tells court Jackson groped Culkin
Defense: Former employees were out for money

April 8, 2005
Ex-Neverland workers testify they saw molestations in '90s
Ex-employees offer lurid details; defense says witnesses have grudge

April 7, 2005
Jurors to hear ex-guard's testimony

April 6, 2005
Former maid claims Jackson showered with boy
Defense points out woman was paid $20,000 for interview with "Hard Copy"

April 5, 2005
Witness: Jackson molested me as boy
Son of ex-Neverland maid testifies singer slipped him cash twice to keep him quiet

April 4, 2005
Youth pastor to take stand at Jackson trial
Mother of boy who got $20 M settlement to testify

April 2, 2005
Lawyer: Jackson's money not a factor
Attorney says accuser could later decide to sue

March 30, 2005
Psychologist testifies of link to lawyer in '93 case
Witness: Civil attorney who sued Jackson years ago weighed filing suit over current allegations

March 30, 2005
Witness thwarts wine allegation
Flight attendant testifies it was her idea to serve the singer alcohol in soda can

March 29, 2005
Jury to hear accounts of Jackson's past
Judge allows testimony about earlier relationships with 5 boys

March 28, 2005
Judge to rule on 1993 probe
Prosecution wants witnesses to testify

March 28, 2005
Jackson sees a conspiracy

March 26, 2005
Jackson's, boy's prints on same adult magazine
Defense says accuser looked at it when entertainer was not home

March 25, 2005
Jurors hear about boy's print
Jackson defense questions expert about conclusion

March 24, 2005
Jackson judge bars computer data
Melville allows adult magazines taken in same raid

March 23, 2005
Jackson testimony turns to comedian
Friend of accuser's family recounts frightened call from mom at Neverland

March 22, 2005
Appearing sickly, Jackson late for court
Judge to rule on admitting '93 case

March 21, 2005
Accuser's testimony puts pressure on prosecution
With a doctor in tow, singer says he's taking medication for his back pain

March 19, 2005
Judge allows prosecution to subpoena financial records
Judge to hear arguments on allowing older evidence

March 18, 2005
Ex-maid describes boys gone wild at Neverland
Ex-maid calls Neverland 'Pinocchio's Pleasure Island'

March 17, 2005
JACKSON'S HISTORY: Singer's past relationships with boys haunt current case
PAST: Old allegations look ever more vital to DA's case

March 17, 2005
PRESENT: Jury sees adult magazines from Neverland
Defense attacks quality of probe

March 16, 2005
Accuser says he feared harassment at school
Prosecutor has boy explain why he denied being molested

March 15, 2005
Accuser told school official Jackson didn't molest him
Defense seizes on inconsistencies

March 12, 2005
Leno wins fight to make trial a laughing matter
'Tonight Show' called on guest comedians

March 12, 2005
Singer on verge of bankruptcy, prosecutors say
Defense says Michael Jackson's finances are not relevant to the case

March 11, 2005
In trouble: Pajama-clad and late, singer risks arrest
Performer caused court delay previously

March 11, 2005
In court: Young accuser faces cross-examination
Jurors see new side of boy's demeanor

March 10, 2005
Accuser faces Jackson in court
Boy takes stand for the first time

March 9, 2005
Jackson accuser's brother challenged on testimony
Accuser expected to take stand next

March 8, 2005
Boy says he saw brother molested
In lurid detail, 14-year-old testifies of two incidents in entertainer's bedroom

March 7, 2005
Jackson may be the grand finale at his trial
Prosecution eager to see him take stand

March 5, 2005
Jury sees 'rebuttal' video of family
Boy's relatives shown praising singer

March 4, 2005
Boy's sister says she saw singer give him wine
Defense will cross-examine 18-year-old today

March 3, 2005
Gag order not funny, Leno says
'Tonight Show' host fights for right to discuss case on TV

March 3, 2005
Witness: Jackson handlers talked of smear campaign
PR consultant testifies that associate suggested making accuser's mom look like a "crack whore"

March 2, 2005
Jurors watch video of boy, singer that sparked case
Defense clashes with British journalist on stand

March 2, 2005
Mesereau, an ex-boxer, takes off gloves in opening statement

March 1, 2005
Two views of Jackson in opening statements
DA depicts star as pedophile; defense counters with portrait of philanthropist

March 1, 2005
THE CHARGES
Case file and what's next

February 28, 2005
Opening arguments set for today
British journalist Bashir may testify first

February 26, 2005
Jurors to hear about 2001 lawsuit
Judge allows details from the civil suit against J.C. Penney by accuser's mother

February 25, 2005
Eight alternate jurors selected
Opening statements set to begin Monday

February 24, 2005
Jackson jurors sworn in
Selection finishes far earlier than expected

February 23, 2005
20 jury prospects eliminated

February 22, 2005
Jackson trial jury selection resumes today
Questioning is attorneys' first chance to make their cause

February 14, 2005
Jury selection moves into second phase
Questioning expected to take several weeks

February 11, 2005
Data shed little light on how Jackson jurors might vote
Jurors range from 18 to 81; most are married with kids

February 10, 2005
Jury pool profiles disclosed
Questionnaires paint picture of 243 candidates

February 8, 2005
Jury pool told not to discuss Jackson case

February 3, 2005
Jackson jury prospects answer bias questions

February 2, 2005
Selection of jury pool ends early
Judge orders 250 back for attorneys' questioning

February 1, 2005
Jackson trial opens
Potential jurors interviewed inside court as media, fans gather outside