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New Documentary Revisits Michael Jackson's Controversial Legacy

2/4/2026

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The new Channel 4 documentary "Michael Jackson: The Trial" revisits the late singer's controversial past, including allegations of child molestation.
It features previously unheard audio clips in which Michael Jackson says he would "kill himself" if he could never see them again.
The documentary includes insights from people close to Jackson, some defending him and others recounting troubling incidents, and notes his acquittal in the high-profile 2005 trial.

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The new Channel 4 documentary "Michael Jackson: The Trial" revisits the late singer's controversial past, including allegations of child molestation.
It features previously unheard audio clips in which Michael Jackson says he would "kill himself" if he could never see them again.
The documentary includes insights from people close to Jackson, some defending him and others recounting troubling incidents, and notes his acquittal in the high-profile 2005 trial.