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Michael
Jackson was photographed by the Santa Barbara
County Sheriff's office following his November
2003 arrest for alleged child molestation. The
self-styled "King of Pop" was released
after posting $3 million bail.
Over 70 law enforcement officers carried out
a dramatic swoop on the 45-year-old Jackson's
infamous Neverland home on 19 November to "execute
a search warrant in connection with a criminal
matter".
An arrest warrant was then issued, and Jackson
turned himself in to Police. He was freed on
$3,000,000 bail. The charges were labelled "a
big lie" by his lawyer, Mark Geragos, who
said Mr Jackson was looking forward to appearing
in court.
The singer was accused of "lewd or lascivious
acts" with a child younger than 14 under
section 288(a) of the California penal code.
He was later acquitted by a jury after a sensational
trial.
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