'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' tackles 2005 trial that estate-approved 'Michael' did not touch
Key takeaways
- Netflix is dropping a three-part docuseries that revisits Michael Jackson’s 2005 trial in which he was acquitted on charges of child molestation.
- “It has been 20 years since the trial of Michael Jackson in which he was found not guilty.
- “Anyone interested in the Michael Jackson story should feel this documentary gives them a window into what was largely a closed event and a chance to feel closer to what happened.”
Michael Jackson arrives at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Maria on May 25, 2005. (Aaron Lambert / Associated Press) By Emily St. Martin Staff Writer Follow May 20, 2026 7:22 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Netflix is dropping a three-part docuseries that revisits Michael Jackson’s 2005 trial in which he was acquitted on charges of child molestation.
“Michael Jackson: The Verdict” drops June 3 and features archival footage and interviews with key players involved in the trial including jurors, figures from both the defense and the prosecution, journalists who were inside the courtroom and other eyewitnesses who saw the events unfold firsthand.