Who was the accused in the People v. Jackson trial?

Q: Who was the accused in the People v. Jackson trial?


A: The accused was singer Michael Jackson.

Q: What was the accusation made against Michael Jackson?


A: A 13-year-old boy called Gavin Arvizo accused him of sexual abuse in 2003.

Q: How many charges was Michael Jackson charged with?


A: Michael Jackson was charged with fourteen offences.

Q: What were the specific charges?


A: The specific charges were four counts of molesting a child, four counts of getting a child drunk so that he could molest him, one count of trying to molest a child, and one count of secretly planning (conspiring) to hold the boy and his family captive at his Neverland Ranch.

Q: Was Michael Jackson found guilty or not guilty?


A: Michael Jackson was found not guilty of all charges.

Q: What was Michael Jackson's response to the charges?


A: Michael Jackson called the charges “a big lie”.

Q: What was the possible consequence for Michael Jackson if he were found guilty of all charges?


A: If Michael Jackson was found guilty of all charges he could have been put in prison for 20 years.

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