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The explosive definitive account of the Michael Jackson saga, chronicling the King of Pop's battles against child molestation charges from 1993 to 2005, from award-winning journalist
Diane Dimond, who broke the story first, over twelve years ago
Michael Jackson has long captured the world's attention, first as the dynamic lead singer of the Jackson Five, then during his highly successful breakout solo career. But somewhere along the line Jackson transformed himself into something hardly recognizable and was investigated -- not once, but twice -- for crimes we could hardly imagine.
Even now, after his unexpected acquittal on multiple charges of child molestation, there is a sense that the real truth behind the allegations is not known. The character of Michael Jackson -- from his humble beginnings to his rich career and the birth of Neverland Ranch -- is destined for great debate among fans, journalists, historians, and psychiatrists for years to come. In the meantime, there is Diane Dimond, the journalist of record on the Jackson case.
In November 2003, when the Santa Barbara county sheriff's department conducted another raid on Neverland Ranch, Diane Dimond and her camera crews were the only ones there to capture the moment and report the news to the world. Now, for the first time, Dimond recounts the multifaceted details of the Jackson case, utilizing her extensive notes and sources. What she tells us is a shocking story.
Be Careful Who You Love will take you behind the scenes and into the courtroom of one of the most controversial cases of the decade, while giving readers a dramatic glimpse of one reporter's vigilance and unending quest to uncover the truth.
Synopsis
This explosive, definitive account of Michael Jackson's legal battles is penned by the award-winning journalist who broke the story first, more than ten years ago. Dimond, the journalist of record on the Jackson saga, examines the multifaceted aspects of the case--and uncovers the entire, shocking story.
Synopsis
The explosive definitive account of the Michael Jackson saga, chronicling the King of Pop's battles against child molestation charges from 1993 to 2005, from award-winning journalist
Diane Dimond, who broke the story first, over twelve years ago
Michael Jackson has long captured the world's attention, first as the dynamic lead singer of the Jackson Five, then during his highly successful breakout solo career. But somewhere along the line Jackson transformed himself into something hardly recognizable and was investigated -- not once, but twice -- for crimes we could hardly imagine.
Even now, after his unexpected acquittal on multiple charges of child molestation, there is a sense that the real truth behind the allegations is not known. The character of Michael Jackson -- from his humble beginnings to his rich career and the birth of Neverland Ranch -- is destined for great debate among fans, journalists, historians, and psychiatrists for years to come. In the meantime, there is Diane Dimond, the journalist of record on the Jackson case.
In November 2003, when the Santa Barbara county sheriff's department conducted another raid on Neverland Ranch, Diane Dimond and her camera crews were the only ones there to capture the moment and report the news to the world. Now, for the first time, Dimond recounts the multifaceted details of the Jackson case, utilizing her extensive notes and sources. What she tells us is a shocking story.
"Be Careful Who You Love" will take you behind the scenes and into the courtroom of one of the most controversial cases of the decade, while giving readers a dramatic glimpse of one reporter's vigilance and unending quest to uncover the truth.
Table of Contents
Contents Prologue
1 The Body Search
2 August 1993
3 The Jackson Family Speaks
4 Leads to Follow
5 The Chandlers: May 1992-May 1993
6 The Negotiations: June-August 1993
7 Raid on Neverland
8 Jordie Chandler
9 The Profiler: October 1993
10 The Civil Suit
11 Search of Hayvenhurst: November 1993
12 The Music Stops
13 The Truth According to Blanca: December 1993
14 December 1993
15 Special Treatment for Special Friends
16 The Settlement: January 1994
17 The Bride of Michael: May 1994
18 The Neverland Five
19 A Career in Decline
20 Searching Neverland -- Again
21 Into the Justice System
22 Jury Selection
23 The Criminal Trial
24 Pajama Day
25 Charges of Conspiracy
26 "Prior Bad Acts"
27 The Case for the Defense: February-June 2005
28 Verdict Day: June 13, 2005
29 The Difficulties of Proving Child Abuse
Epilogue
Index