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2005

January 4, 2005 - Michael writes a statement on MJJSource, expressing his sympathy to the victims of the Indian Ocean earthquake, urging friends and fans to contribute towards relief efforts.

January 18, 2005 - Michael and his children spend the day with Geraldo Rivera from "Fox News", and agree to an interview before Judge Melville sets up a hearing for the following day to decide the rights to do the interview.

January 19, 2005 - Michael interviews with Geraldo Rivera from "Fox News" for "At Large with Geraldo Rivera", discussing

January 30, 2005 - Michael releases a video statement, calling leaks from the grand jury "disgusting and false.", asserting that he "will be acquitted and vindicated when the truth is told."


February 28, 2005 - Michael goes to court with Katherine & Jermaine for the first day of the "People of the State of California v. Michael Joe Jackson" trial. District attorney Thomas Sneddon Jr gives his opening statement followed by Thomas Mesereau's.

March 27, 2005 - Michael interviews with Jesse Jackson on the "Keep Hope Alive with Reverend Jesse Jackson" radio show.

May 11, 2005 - Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Testimony of Macaulay Culkin. The defense then shows the jury the outtakes of the Bashir interviews.

April 3, 2005 - Michael speaks via speakerphone at an event in Santa Maria attended by hundreds of fans, thanking them for their support.

April 25, 2005 - Michael releases a message for fans in Italy, participating at a rally in his support on his "MJJSource" website.

June 13, 2005 - Michael and the Jackson family are notified that the jury has reached a verdict and they go to court. He is acquitted on all counts. They go back to Neverland, the trial is over. Michael gives Tito a surprise gift.

June 19, 2005 - Michael's team writes a thank you message to all of Michael's family, friends and fans, highlighting that the fans' support was recognized by Michael.

June 26, 2005 - Michael writes a message to his family and friends on MJJSource, thanking them for their love and support that helped him through the ordeal.

July 20, 2005 - Michael states that he won't be able to attend the July 22 party celebrating his victory and Joe Jackson's birthday in Berlin, Germany, at the

July 21, 2005 - Michael's spokesman Shawn Andrews reports that Michael wants to move to Berlin, and that he has fallen in love with the city.

September-October 2005 - Michael meets with music producer L.A. Reid to discuss possible signing to Reid's "Island Def Jam" label.

November 8, 2005 - Michael calls president of fanclub "Michael Jackson News International" (MJNI) Gloria Haydock to express his thanks for the fans during their campaigns of support, both in-person and online. He also mentions that he will be recording a song entitled "You Are So Beautiful" in dedication to his fans.

November 14, 2005 - Michael presents awards at the "Dubai Desert Rally" racing tournament.

November 15, 2005 - Michael, while visiting Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai with friends, mistakenly enters a ladies room, labeled in Arabic. Upon realizing his mistake, he quickly exits. Upon his exit, he is recognized and a crowd ensues. He waits in a nearby bookstore until police arrive to escort him through the crowd.

November 18, 2005 - Michael states on the passing of his longtime friend and bodyguard Bill Bray.

December 12, 2005 - Michael states on the passing of his friend Richard Pryor, a comedian, social critic, and actor.

December 24, 2005 - Michael writes a message to fans, wishing them a wonderful holiday, and thanking them for their love, letters, and support.