Warrant: Jackson Computers, Videos Seized
Feb. 3, 2004 -- Investigators who raided Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch in November seized computers, videotapes and various written materials, according to court documents.
The search warrant for the 45-year-old singer's home was among the heavily edited court documents unsealed by Santa Barbara, Calif., Superior Court Judge Rodney S. Melville on Monday. The documents did not describe any of the items taken during the Nov. 18 raid in detail and there was no indication what the written notes taken from Jackson's home said.
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Promises of Stardom?
Jan. 30 — Michael Jackson suggested the boy who has accused him of molestation might have a possible movie career if the youngster appeared with the pop superstar in a British documentary that aired last year, a former lawyer for the child's family told ABCNEWS.
In an interview with ABCNEWS' Primetime, William Dickerman told ABCNEWS' senior legal correspondent Cynthia McFadden that Jackson, who faces seven counts of child molestation, gave the boy "some inducements about things that might happen if he did a good job on camera … like he might have a movie career."
In the documentary, Living with Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" is seen holding hands with the then-12-year-old cancer patient.
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Michael Jackson Impersonators Worried
Jan. 28 — There may be some "Bad" days ahead for professional Michael Jackson impersonators.
Some Jackson impersonators and look-alikes fear that a conviction would kill not only the "King of Pop's" career, but theirs as well. Business hasn't been booming since Jackson was arrested and charged for allegedly victimizing a 12-year-old boy who spent time at his Neverland ranch.
"I'm concerned, simply because I love what I do," said Kenny Wizz, a Las Vegas-based entertainer who has been impersonating Jackson for 20 years. "I worry that I won't be accepted in the same way. … I wouldn't want to develop another character at this point. I love doing his character, and with everything that goes on, that I see in the media, it makes me nervous."
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Jackson's Accuser's Father Denied Visits
Jan. 28 — A judge denied a request by the father of Michael Jackson's accuser to see his children, despite the man's concern that his son was seriously ill.
Jackson's young alleged victim had lost a kidney during surgery for cancer, and the boy's father had heard rumors recently that his son's remaining kidney was failing. The father was barred from seeing his children after pleading no contest to child cruelty in 2003.
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Dionne Warwick Comes to Jackson's Defense
Jan. 28 — Dionne Warwick does not believe the allegations against Michael Jackson and believes his case is a "complete injustice."
In a press conference to promote a concert in Singapore, the 63-year-old singer said, "I've watched him grow to become the icon that he is, and I wouldn't even consider believing the claims against him."
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