Netflix announces “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” a three-part docuseries that revisits the 2005 child-molestation trial involving Michael Jackson, in which he was acquitted of all charges. Multiple outlets report that the series examines the arguments and courtroom proceedings that led to the verdict, while also addressing Jackson’s broader and continuing public legacy. The docuseries is directed by Nick Green and produced by Candle True Stories, with executive producers including Fiona Stourton and others. Netflix says cameras were not allowed in court, and it frames the series as a “forensic” look at the trial using accounts from people close to the case. Sources describe coverage from both sides of the courtroom, featuring perspectives associated with the prosecution and the defense. The series includes interviews with individuals who were inside the courtroom, such as jurors, and also references media figures who observed the trial firsthand. The outlets also note the docuseries is presented as a comprehensive review of the events of the trial and the lasting controversy surrounding it.
The three episodes premiere June 3 on Netflix.
