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Season 1 – The People v. Michael Jackson

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Twenty years later, Michael Jackson's acquittal on child molestation charges continues to polarize, captivate, and spark new chapters; fresh accusations cast doubt over the trial of the century.
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Michael S Nov 26 When I discovered this documentary I thought it was presented as a detailed and fresh look at this trial. I decided to watch it in order to learn more. I thought it was pleasing that they attempted to provide a balanced recounting of the claims both for and against. As the show went on it became apparent that the makers of this documentary made some of the errors that are common in documentaries about Michael Jackson and the allegations that were made. It was suggested that James Safechuck chose not to participate in the trial. The Chandler settlement was misrepresented again suggesting that it prevented a criminal trial from going ahead. If these allegations are true I would love to see these tested much more thoroughly and with less disshonesty. Until that happens there's reason to doubt. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Aug 21, 2025 Twenty years later, Michael Jackson's acquittal on child molestation charges continues to polarize, captivate, and spark new chapters; while fresh accusations cast doubt over the trial of the century, the documentary revisits, and redefines, it all. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 21, 2025 Michael Jackson is tried based on the accusations of Gavin Arvizo, a 13-year-old boy whom Jackson had befriended. Details

Season Info

Director
Stephanie Soechtig
Executive Producer
Brad Abramson, Ben Bitonti, Cynthia Childs, David Doss, Elaine Frontain Bryant
Network
A&E
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 21, 2025