Timeline

June 14, 2005
HOW CASE EVOLVED
A TIMELINE OF THE SAGA

May 26, 2005
TIMELINE
Key moments in the Michael Jackson defense case

May 5, 2005
TIMELINE:
THE TRIAL SO FAR

March 12, 2005
THE TRIAL: WEEK 2
Pajamas threaten to eclipse testimony
Week 2: Accuser takes stand, singer risks arrest

March 5, 2005
THE TRIAL: WEEK 1

February 26, 2005
Family ties singer's special treatment to woman's death

February 26, 2005
Jackson lawyer may lose other client
Judge to decide if Sanger is overbooked

February 20, 2005
Leaks in Jackson case come at a crucial time
Experts say bid for secrecy may backfire

February 19, 2005
New details of accusations against Jackson emerge
Witnesses' testimony foreshadows DA's case

February 16, 2005
Jackson illness brings jury selection to halt
SINGER RUSHED TO S.M. HOSPITAL; FLU SUSPECTED

January 31, 2005
Jury selection begins today in Santa Maria
Process expected to take about a month; fans, media descend

January 29, 2005
Michael Jackson's accuser must testify publicly, judge decides
Prosecution allowed to show British documentary

January 22, 2005
Judge: Expert on child abuse may testify
Trial will feature six-hour days

January 14, 2005
Jackson defense to depict accuser as unruly child

January 13, 2005
Jackson judge delays decision on '93 evidence
Current case will be presented first

January 12, 2005
Jackson expected to testify at trial

January 8, 2005
Jackson defense blasts attempt to use evidence from '93

January 6, 2005
Culkin willing to cooperate with defense, sources say
Actor may testify to rebut claims he was molested at Neverland

December 20, 2004
Jury notices will go out to thousands in N. County
New selection process leaves little room for excuses

December 18, 2004
Jackson hosts 200 children at Neverland
'I LOVE YOU,' HE TELLS THEM
PARTY: Kids, parents enjoy carnival rides at star's estate

December 18, 2004
CASE: Jackson's past takes center stage in coming weeks
Old litigation pivotal factor for both sides

December 15, 2004
DA: Jackson case in '93 relevant now

December 2, 2004
Jackson lawyers prepare to attack accuser's mom
Popular L.A. weatherman says he may be called to testify

November 30, 2004
Defense loses bid to conduct mental testing of accuser, family
Accuser's psychological records can be supoenaed

November 19, 2004
Previous accuser contacted to testify
Authorities also reach witnesses in 1993 investigation

November 18, 2004
Jackson associate sues, claims singer owes him $3 M
Plaintiff says pop star never repaid loans

November 09, 2004
Jackson's lawyers to get papers by Dec. 6
Judge: Prosecutors must hand over all remaining materials

November 05, 2004
Judge: Sneddon can stay on Jackson case
Judge found no 'disabling conflict'

November 04, 2004
Jackson defense may ask for delay to review papers

November 03, 2004
Jackson team to press for DA removal
Defense will claim Tom Sneddon holds vendetta against pop singer

October 30, 2004
State opposes Sneddon's removal from Jackson case

October 23, 2004
DA fights back against allegations

October 22, 2004
Jackson prosecutors await material from defense

October 16, 2004
Jackson defense loses an attorney

October 12, 2004
Jackson accuser's mom made similar claims in 2001

October 12, 2004
Jackson accuser's mom made similar claims in 2001

October 8, 2004
Details revealed in Jackson motion to remove DA
Defense accuses DA of misconduct, seeking 'vendetta'

October 6, 2004
Media lawyer attacks secrecy in Jackson case
Calling on Court of Appeal to order documents be unsealed

October 5, 2004
Jackson defense asks court to toss DA's office off case

September 18, 2004
Accuser's mom on stand, Jackson family in audience
'Jane Doe' testifies singer's associates warned her to flee to Brazil

September 17, 2004
Judge, DA spar over Jackson case's pace
Melville wants trial to start in January

September 16, 2004
1993 probe haunts current Jackson case

September 11, 2004
Sneddon, Anderson not responsible for Thomas' comments

September 10, 2004
Jackson family in court next week
They plan to watch accuser's mother take the stand

September 8, 2004
Jackson team objects to Thomas' comments
Motion questions ex-sheriff's compliance with judge's gag order

September 4, 2004
Jackson responds to 'Dateline' piece

September 3, 2004
Jackson reportedly paid second boy in '93

September 2, 2004
Judge won't trim Jackson's bail

August 25, 2004
Strategy is supreme in Jackson hearing
Defense team tests prosecution's witnesses, tactics

August 25, 2004
With cameras rolling, sheriff says jail staff vindicated

August 20, 2004
Jackson lawyer: State probe 'a sham'

August 18, 2004
Jackson's accuser, gumshoe may share psychologist
Judge fines co-counsel $1,000 for question

August 17, 2004
Jackson team goes on offense
Attorney Thomas Mesereau spars with District Attorney Tom Sneddon

August 16, 2004
Brutality-claim investigation clears deputies

August 15, 2004
Sneddon's testimony on Monday holds risks for both sides

August 14, 2004
Judge seals report on deputies' alleged mistreatment of singer

August 14, 2004
Jackson may have personal reason to be in court Monday: Sneddon

August 13, 2004
County says Michael Jackson hearings, trial could cost millions

August 3, 2004
Jackson lawyers dispute actions
Sneddon's actions now in question

July 31, 2004
Timeline emerges in Jackson abuse case
Video described as damage control

July 29, 2004
Conspiracy a tough sell in Jackson case

July 28, 2004
Prosecutor reveals details of case
Says Jackson held family at ranch against their will

July 27, 2004
Witnesses to testify on raid of Jackson detective's office

July 24, 2004
Judge releases edited documents
More than 30 pages in Jackson motion blacked out

July 24, 2004
Sneddon says comments taken out of context

July 23, 2004
Jackson investigation taking longer than expected
Singer accused deputies of "manhandling" him last year

July 21, 2004
Media lawyer: Jackson seeks 'celebrity exception'

July 20, 2004
Jackson's lawyers blast media
Defense says it created a "circus"

July 16, 2004
DA will take stand at Jackson hearing, not tape testimony

July 8, 2004
Jackson lawyers: DA abused his power
Defense wants indictment tossed, says Sneddon "bullied" witnesses

July 10, 2004
Sneddon ordered to testify
Defense says district attorney obtained evidence illegally

June 26, 2004
Judge stands firm on Jackson secrecy

June 15, 2004
Judge refuses to reduce Jackson's $3 million bail

May 29, 2004
Jackson's trial date set for Sept. 13
Sheriff's detectives apparently not done seeking evidence

May 28, 2004
Lawyers: Jackson flight 'impossible'

May 27, 2004
Media attorney: Requirements not met for sealing transcripts

May 26, 2004
Jackson's defense argues for material

May 25, 2004
New details of secret jury hearing surface

May 22, 2004
Jackson legal team to protest unsealing

May 20, 2004
High court denies media's request to lift Jackson gag order

May 19, 2004
Media lawyers want Jackson transcripts

May 2, 2004
Trend toward secrecy alarms some observers
Privacy issues pitted against public accesse

May 1, 2004
Pop star Michael Jackson walks into court.

May 1, 2004
The Day In Photos
Courting attention from his Santa Maria arraignment to a Buellton pizza lunch for fans

May 1, 2004
JACKSON CASE CHRONOLOGY
2003

April 30, 2004
More changes made on eve of Jackson arraignment

April 29, 2004
Sources: Jackson has cut ties with Nation of Islam

April 28, 2004
New security team hired to protect star
Changes indicate a revised image

April 27, 2004
Police, Nation of Islam cooperating
Security strategy has been modified

April 27, 2004
Michael Jackson reportedly plans a return to Neverland

April 26, 2004
Jackson shakes up legal team
Geragos, Brafman out, replaced by Mesereau

April 24, 2004
Sneddon helped change laws that play role in case

April 24, 2004
Jackson costs: $273 K so far
Already facing a budget shortfall, county's court expenses keep climbing

April 23, 2004
Experts: Jackson secrecy may backfire
Defense will likely challenge grand jury indictment

April 22, 2004
JACKSON INDICTED
County sources say grand jury reached decision on child molestation charges

April 21, 2004
Jackson Case: Grand jury may begin deliberations today
If he's indicted, pop star would be arraigned April 30

April 20, 2004
Grand jury hears 11th day of testimony

April 17, 2004
Judge allows lawyers access to witnesses in Jackson case

April 16, 2004
Grand jury waits for issues to be resolved

April 15, 2004
S.B. investigated earlier claims by new accuser
Sources: Allegations were not credible

April 14, 2004
‘93 accuser may be reluctant witness
DA could subpoena him to testify before grand jury

April 13, 2004
Jackson faces ruling on private detective

April 10, 2004
Judge may loosen Jackson decorum order
Witnesses will learn Wednesday about decision

April 9, 2004
Media appeal gag order in Jackson case

April 8, 2004
Boy's mother reportedly testifies before grand jury

April 7, 2004
Sixth day of testimony closes in Jackson case

April 6, 2004
Private detective's role focus of secret hearing

April 5, 2004
Pop superstar can't shake 1993 allegations

April 3, 2004
Jackson lawyers surprise in court
Defense asks that "wealth" of evidence to clear singer be given to grand jurors

April 2, 2004
Alleged victim's dad expected to testify for grand jury today