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Deputies searching Jackson’s ranch
Michael Jackson is denouncing media coverage of the search of his home. In a statement, Jackson criticizes those who've been speaking about the case, saying these "characters," as he calls them, don't know what they're talking about.
Ventre: Jackson still doesn't get it
MORE THAN 20 investigators from the Santa Barbara County sheriff's and district attorney's offices served a warrant as part of an "ongoing criminal investigation," Sgt. Chris Pappas said. No immediate arrests were made.
Court TV reported that the search was being executed under the direction of Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon based on allegations of sexual abuse brought by a 12-year-old Los Angeles boy.
Jackson's spokesman says neither he nor Jackson know what the investigation is about. Authorities only say the search is part of an ongoing criminal probe.
In the statement, Jackson gripes people seem to surface with what he calls "a dreadful allegation" just as he's releasing a new project. Jackson's latest album, "Number Ones," a greatest hits collection featuring his new single, "One More Chance," is in stores today.
Jackson and his three young children were not at the ranch at the time, said his spokesman, Stuart Backerman. They have been in Las Vegas, where Jackson is making a video, he said.
Backerman declined further comment, saying he lacked detailed information about the purpose of the investigation.
A "convoy" of law enforcement vehicles, including a forensic evidence collection vehicle and an ambulance passed through the gates at Neverland, which is located in the Santa Ynez Valley outside of Santa Barbara. The ambulance left the scene shortly afterward.
A Court TV reporter said a portable toilet was brought to the scene, indicating perhaps that law enforcement officers will be there "for quite some time."
ALBUM RELEASED
The singer who had international hits with the albums "Thriller" (1982), "Bad" (1987) and "Dangerous" (1991), saw his career begin to collapse in 1993 amid allegations he molested a boy. Jackson has maintained his innocence, and charges were never filed. He reportedly paid a multimillion-dollar settlement.
Jackson is also connected to Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano, who began serving federal prison time Monday for possessing illegal explosives. Pellicano is being investigated about whether he secretly taped conversations of celebrities and their lawyers.
Pellicano, 59, worked for Jackson as a spokesman and security consultant during the abuse investigation.
On Nov. 26, CBS is scheduled to air a Jackson special consisting mainly of old concert footage
Michael Jackson is denouncing media coverage of the search of his home. In a statement, Jackson criticizes those who've been speaking about the case, saying these "characters," as he calls them, don't know what they're talking about.
Ventre: Jackson still doesn't get it
MORE THAN 20 investigators from the Santa Barbara County sheriff's and district attorney's offices served a warrant as part of an "ongoing criminal investigation," Sgt. Chris Pappas said. No immediate arrests were made.
Court TV reported that the search was being executed under the direction of Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon based on allegations of sexual abuse brought by a 12-year-old Los Angeles boy.
Jackson's spokesman says neither he nor Jackson know what the investigation is about. Authorities only say the search is part of an ongoing criminal probe.
In the statement, Jackson gripes people seem to surface with what he calls "a dreadful allegation" just as he's releasing a new project. Jackson's latest album, "Number Ones," a greatest hits collection featuring his new single, "One More Chance," is in stores today.
Jackson and his three young children were not at the ranch at the time, said his spokesman, Stuart Backerman. They have been in Las Vegas, where Jackson is making a video, he said.
Backerman declined further comment, saying he lacked detailed information about the purpose of the investigation.
A "convoy" of law enforcement vehicles, including a forensic evidence collection vehicle and an ambulance passed through the gates at Neverland, which is located in the Santa Ynez Valley outside of Santa Barbara. The ambulance left the scene shortly afterward.
A Court TV reporter said a portable toilet was brought to the scene, indicating perhaps that law enforcement officers will be there "for quite some time."
ALBUM RELEASED
The singer who had international hits with the albums "Thriller" (1982), "Bad" (1987) and "Dangerous" (1991), saw his career begin to collapse in 1993 amid allegations he molested a boy. Jackson has maintained his innocence, and charges were never filed. He reportedly paid a multimillion-dollar settlement.
Jackson is also connected to Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano, who began serving federal prison time Monday for possessing illegal explosives. Pellicano is being investigated about whether he secretly taped conversations of celebrities and their lawyers.
Pellicano, 59, worked for Jackson as a spokesman and security consultant during the abuse investigation.
On Nov. 26, CBS is scheduled to air a Jackson special consisting mainly of old concert footage
this is so yesterday 
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