'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' goes way further than Antoine Fuqua.
Singer Michael Jackson testifies during his civil trial in Santa Maria Superior Court on December 3, 2002 in Santa Maria, California. Jackson off so easily.
Or really, it is David Herman and Candle True Stories posthumously holding his moonwalking feet to the fire.
“Told by key players who were inside the courtroom,” which here includes jurors, media members and attorneys, the docuseries “dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy,” the logline reads. 'In Waves,' Park Chan-Wook Deals End Cannes Market With A Bang Herman is showrunner; Fiona Stourton, David Herman and former president of ABC News James Goldston executive produce the series. Nick Green directs each of the 50-minute-long episodes.
, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role , is that the movie doesn’t touch the King of Pop’s very serious criminal charges. Jackson was indicted on 10 criminal counts in 2003, including child molestation, administering an intoxicating agent to a minor, and conspiracy to commit child abduction and false imprisonment. In 2005, he was acquitted on all counts. Several civil lawsuits were since filed.
World Tour. In 1993, Jackson faced similar allegations made by a 13-year-old boy, but was not charged. Jackson, who always maintained his innocence, died in 2009 due to acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication. The drugs were administered by his personal doctor.
‘s film critic David Rooney wrote that though the Jackson Family-sanctioned film was “sanitized” by the requirements of the estate, it was still “more soulful than you might expect. ”, written by John Logan, ends with an epilogue card reading “His story continues. ” For sure, but whether or not Logan and Fuqua will tell it via a sequel film remains to be seen. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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