TV series
Michael Jackson: The Verdict
Overview
Told by key players who were inside the courtroom, this comprehensive documentary dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
Details
- First air date
- 2026-06-03
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 3 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Candle True Stories
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Michael Jackson as Self (archive footage)
- Martin Bashir as Self - Journalist, 'Living with Michael Jackson'
- Ron Zonen as Self - Prosecutor
- Brian Oxman as Self - Jackson Family Lawyer
- Diane Dimond as Self - Investigative Journalist
- J. Randy Taraborrelli as Self - Michael Jackson's Biographer
- Raymone Bain as Self - Michael Jackson's Publicist
- Louise Palanker as Self - Arvizo Family Friend
- Stacy Brown as Self - Former Jackson Family Friend
- Randy Jackson as Self - Brother of Michael Jackson (archive footage)
- Kevin Smith as Self - Splash News Agency
- Vincent Amen as Self - Jackson Associate, 2002-2003
Creators and crew
- David Herman - Creator
- James Goldston - Executive Producer
- David Herman - Executive Producer
- Fiona Stourton - Executive Producer
- Anya Cooper - Producer
- Nick Green - Director
Episodes
Episode 1
Neverland Ranch, 2003. A shocking documentary ignites a PR firestorm for Michael Jackson and his inner circle, sparking scrutiny and dark allegations.
Episode 2
The trial begins in 2005. As press, protestors and fans swarm the courthouse, Jackson's star power and savvy defense team throw the jury into doubt.
Episode 3
Despite damning accounts from former Neverland workers, key witnesses turn the tide in Jackson's favor — but the trial nevertheless leaves deep wounds.
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