A new three-part documentary series on Netflix, 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict,' revisits the 2005 child molestation trial of the late pop star and the intense media frenzy surrounding it.
The series re-examines the case in which Michael Jackson was accused of molesting 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo at his Neverland Ranch in California.
Jackson was later acquitted of all charges, though the case has continued to generate debate and speculation in the years since his 2009 death.
The docuseries includes interviews with members of the prosecution and defense teams, journalists who covered the trial, and jurors who served on the case.
New allegations and insider claims surface, including claims from former crisis publicist and Jackson associate Vincent Amen, who describes his time working around Jackson and the Arvizo family during the trial period.
Amen alleges that Jackson used crude nicknames for young boys he spent time with and references Polaroid photographs he claims were taken at Neverland Ranch.
The documentary also includes commentary from Jackson's legal team, who describe Jackson's condition deteriorating significantly after his arrest and concerns about his substance use.
The series also revisits the unusual atmosphere inside the courtroom during proceedings, including accounts from journalists and jurors who suggest that Jackson's music created an unusual dynamic.
