Fact check: What were the allegations against Michael Jackson in the 2005 trial?

1. Summary of the results

The allegations against Michael Jackson in the 2005 trial, as reported by multiple sources, including ^[1], ^[1], and ^[1], included charges of conspiracy, lewd act upon a minor child, attempting to commit a lewd act upon a minor child, administering an intoxicating agent to assist in the commission of a felony, and providing alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 ^[1]. The trial was a result of allegations made by the Arvizo family, and the defense argued against these allegations ^[1]. According to ^[1], ^[2], and ^[5], Jackson was found not guilty on all counts. The sources also mention the reaction of Jackson's fans and family members to the verdict, as well as the statement from the jury ^[2]. Additionally, some sources provide background information on the events leading up to the trial, including the broadcast of the documentary 'Living With Michael Jackson' and the subsequent allegations of child molestation ^{[2] [3]}. It is worth noting that the 2005 trial was not the only instance of allegations against Michael Jackson, as mentioned in ^[3] and ^[3], which also discuss the 1993 allegations and the settlement reached with the Chandler family, as well as the more recent allegations made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck in the documentary 'Leaving Neverland' ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some key context that is missing from the original statement includes the specific details of the allegations made against Michael Jackson, such as the names of the accusers and the nature of the alleged abuse ^[1]. Additionally, the original statement does not provide any information about the defense's arguments or the verdict, which are crucial aspects of the trial ^[1]. Alternative viewpoints that are not represented in the original statement include the perspectives of Jackson's fans and family members, who were likely impacted by the trial and its outcome ^[2]. Furthermore, the broader context of the allegations against Michael Jackson, including the 1993 allegations and the more recent allegations made in the documentary 'Leaving Neverland', is not considered in the original statement ^[3]. Some sources, such as ^[4], also mention the revival of lawsuits from two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were boys, which provides an alternative viewpoint on the allegations against Jackson ^[4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

There is potential for misinformation or bias in the original statement, as it does not provide a comprehensive overview of the allegations against Michael Jackson ^{[3] [1]}. The statement may be biased towards a particular perspective, such as the perspective of Jackson's fans or the perspective of the accusers, without considering alternative viewpoints ^{[2] [4]}. Additionally, the statement may omit key facts or context, such as the specific details of the allegations or the defense's arguments, which could impact the reader's understanding of the trial and its outcome ^[1]. The sources themselves may also have biases or agendas, such as ^[3], which mentions the allegations made in the documentary 'Leaving Neverland', which has been criticized for its portrayal of Michael Jackson ^[3]. The Jackson estate, for example, has denied all allegations and has sued HBO for distributing the documentary, which could be seen as a potential conflict of interest ^[3].