Netflix recently dropped Michael Jackson: The Verdict, a three-part docuseries that takes viewers inside one of the most-watched celebrity trials in history. Because no cameras were allowed inside the courtroom during the 2005 proceedings, most of what the public knew at the time came filtered through media commentary.
THIS DOCUMENTARY CHANGES THAT, FEATURING FIRSTHAND ACCOUNTS FROM JURORS, ATTORNEYS ON BOTH SIDES, JOURNALISTS WHO COVERED THE CASE, AND KEY FIGURES CLOSE TO JACKSON.
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HERE ARE FIVE OF THE BIGGEST REVELATIONS FROM THE SERIES.
Explicit Material
Former associate Vincent Amen claims Jackson’s assistant Frank Tyson admitted they allegedly ordered and watched child p*rnography together, describing it as “a phase.” Amen says he found the supposed material in a Nike bag Tyson gave him after Jackson’s 2003 arrest.
Jurors Danced to His Music
Jurors were reportedly swaying in their seats to Jackson’s music while evidence was being played in court, with multiple witnesses and even a juror confirming that it felt surreal to watch him sit there as his songs filled the room.
His Layers were Concerned for His Health
Jackson’s own defense attorney Mark Geragos revealed his client’s substance use after the arrest was “astronomical” — at one point finding him in the fetal position on the floor and genuinely fearing for his life and wondering what will happen to him
The Scary Death Threats
Jackson’s director of security disclosed that credible death threats were made against the singer during the trial as the media narrative constantly pushed the angle that Michael is guilty, yet Jackson prioritized greeting fans over his own safety every single day.
Looking for Dirt on Arvizos’
Jackson family attorney Brian Oxman claims Jackson personally asked him to dig up every “skeleton in the closet” of the Arvizo family to discredit them on the stand. The documentary shows that the investigation later revealed that they were con artists who had done this before to the JCPenney store, for settlement money.
Watch A Closer Breakdown Of What Netflix Left Out Of The Story
THE BOTTOM LINE
In the documentary and real life, Jackson was acquitted on all charges because the jury saw right through every lie. Michael’s lawyer, Thomas Mesereau, also did one hell of a job tearing down the testimonies against Michael
Michael Jackson: The Verdict is now streaming on Netflix. Although it has drawn a lot of hate for trying to destroy the biggest name in pop culture.