Jackson cleared of all charges
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-06-14 09:03

Michael Jackson waves to supporters as he leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after he was found not guilty in Santa Maria, California June 13, 2005. Pop superstar Jackson was cleared of all charges of Monday, including child sex abuse, ending a bitter four-month trial that could have sent him to prison for nearly 20 years. [Reuters]

Pop star Michael Jackson leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after being found not guilty on all ten counts of child molestation in Santa Maria, California, June 13, 2005. Jackson was cleared of all charges on Monday, including child sex abuse, ending a bitter four-month trial that could have sent him to prison for nearly 20 years. [Reuters]

Michael Jackson fan Ali Khan shows his support outside the Santa Maria Courthouse during jury deliberations in Santa Maria, California, June 13, 2005. Pop superstar Jackson was cleared of all charges of Monday, including child sex abuse, ending a bitter four-month trial that could have sent him to prison for nearly 20 years. [Reuters]