Jackson Sex Accuser's Dad Commits Suicide

Bureau releases records relating to pop star

(NEWSER) - The FBI today released its files on Michael Jackson under the Freedom of Information Act, and the results are not flattering: Nearly half of the 333 pages of documents relate to child molestation:

• In 1993, the LAPD asked the FBI if they would be interested in charging Jackson for transporting a minor across state lines for immoral purposes—the bureau declined.

Arnold Klein explains away Michael Jackson's molestation accusations

(NEWSER) - How could the boy who accused Michael Jackson of child molestation in 1993 describe, in detail, Jacko’s discolored genitals if he was never actually molested? Easy: Michael must have peed in front of him. In today's Too Much Information moment, Dr. Arnold Klein tells TMZ that the King of Pop urinated in a cup, in front of children, many times at the doctor’s home—among other places—because he thought it was funny. More»

GOP's King rants about media obsession with 'pervert' on YouTube

(NEWSER) - To those mourning the death of Michael Jackson, one congressman has a message for you: get over it. Rep. Peter King posted a YouTube video yesterday blaming "politically correct" media for obsessing over "a pervert, a child molester; he was a pedophile." Asks the New York Republican: "Would you let your child or grandchild be in the same room with Michael Jackson?" More»

1996 tape shows an uncomfortable Michael

(NEWSER) - A 1996 video of Michael Jackson being interviewed by lawyers has surfaced, the News of the World reports. The tape shows the star squirming and groaning in annoyance throughout a barrage of questions from lawyers representing several Neverland employees who sued Jackson after being fired. At one point, the King of Pop states firmly that he is not gay, and that he's proud to be black. More»

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson’s reputation will forever be tainted by the numerous allegations of child molestation levied against him, the New York Daily News reports. Jackson was never convicted of any crime, but he did settle out of court on two occasions, once for $20 million. A Jackson attorney said the singer settled because he didn’t like “courtrooms and lawyers.” More»