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1XTRA NEWS: THE REAL TALK OF THE STREETS
Off the wall
Michael Jackson
Listen to the documentary
He's one of the biggest superstars the world has ever known with the most dedicated fans.
He was found innocent of 10 child abuse charges at the end of a four-month trial.

How did he end up where he is? 1Xtra's LA reporter Peter Bowes takes a look at Michael's life, from the early years up till now.

Lionel Richie, Lemar, Usher, Floetry, Queen Latifah, Will Smith and the late Barry White all have a contribution to make to this documentary.
People have always admired Jackson for his musical talent - how do you think his career will go now? Can he make a comeback?What are your favourite Jackson tracks?

Sandra
Michael was innocent, he suffered too much because he was a different person, I understand him. His greatness of not guilty the children about these facts, show us the lovely person he was. I learned to love Michael when I began to pay attention to his life. Believe me , he was a great guy. Sandra - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

sophie j.
i think micheal jackson was a legend and will be for ever and everbecause he is so important to the world......luv for ever p.s he looked better when he was black.

rabiat
Its a shame dat Americans xpecially, frame celebrities up to get money and the so called justice system is encouraging them.they know the truth but they also want to make names.If it is not rape.it will be molestation or sexual harrasment.The Attorneys know the truth but they are just proving to the world how stupid America justice system is.Pls America leave micheal alone and stop dogging him around,all what they want is just money,reaping wat they did not sow.I tink it is high time for America to stegmatizied this nonsense of people accusing celebs xpecially black celebs and the judges should stop trying to make unnecessary names.What God has ordained Micheal to be no one can take it from him xcept if God wills.

Lucas T
There is no way we could turn Michael Jackson down. He is still a good guy in the eye of the public, especially to us starting to know him now. we could aslo look what he did before all these rumours spreaded. He served the nation a lot. we must not judge him. he stil a good guy!

B
to daphne: to a man whos given the world so much and the best you can think of saying is "he is a weirdo"! great contribution im sure your words of wisdom will go down in history! ingnorance ah!

Barsha Gist
I wished that this whole trial would be put to rest and leave the man alone so he can come back and perform in 2008 and make a comeback to all his fans all over the world but to my believe he will start all over again but not to worrie i will always be behind him100%

brian lilly
i think its a shame people are wrecking this mans life, he has giving us so much and this is what some people do to repay him , they should be ashamed

charise nelson
Go micheal jackson! No one knows if the rumors aabout him were true . the guy deserves a break.

daphne
he is a weirdo...

kuldi lakh
I am afraid children love to follow in the footsteps of trendsetters and wacko is one of those. Sometimes i would love to pass on all my know how and have somebody else write an extra paragraph to my biography. Thats what wacko ever did, taking a bit here and a bit there from artist like James Brown. etc, etc. who was amongst his heaviest influences. This is why i beleive if a kid has an enthusiazm to learn, one should not stop them. Kuldi



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