Previously unheard audio and insider accounts shed light on the high-profile allegations.
While a current feature film faces criticism for whitewashing the career of Michael Jackson, a new documentary series premiering tonight on SBS shifts attention firmly back to the allegations that led to his 2005 trial.
The Trial Of Michael Jackson presents new footage, previously unheard audio tapes and fresh accounts from those closely connected to the case. The series draws on material from Jackson’s entourage, law enforcement and legal figures involved in the proceedings.
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The four-part UK documentary, which debuted internationally in February 2026, examines the events surrounding the trial, where the singer faced accusations of sexually molesting a young boy.
Episode one introduces unseen footage and audio recordings of Michael Jackson, alongside interviews that detail how the case unfolded. The program focuses on Gavin Arvizo, the boy at the centre of the allegations, and explores Jackson’s relationship with him.
Contributors include members of Jackson’s inner circle, police officers who investigated the claims, and the lawyers who both prosecuted and defended the case. The series outlines how those around the pop star responded as the investigation intensified.
According to the program, these combined perspectives offer new insights into the legal battle and the people involved on all sides of the case.
The Trial Of Michael Jackson premieres tonight, Wednesday 6 May at 8.30pm on SBS and SBS on Demand (4-part series)
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