50 Facts About Michael Jackson

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1. Is Michael's album 'Thriller' still the best selling album worldwide?

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"Yes" is the correct answer because Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" is indeed the best-selling album worldwide. Released in 1982, it has sold over 66 million copies in the United States alone and an estimated 110 million to 120 million copies worldwide. Its success is attributed to its groundbreaking music videos, innovative production, and a collection of hit singles that became iconic in pop music history.

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50 Facts About Michael Jackson - Quiz

50 Facts about Michael Jackson - one for every year he lived. This quiz is based on statements from both Michael himself as well as other reliable sources... see moreclose to him such as his family, children, friends, co-workers and staff, as well as facts gathered from his 2005 molestation trial and autopsies. More unreliable sources such as tabloid papers have been omitted. This quiz is not meant to take sides, but rather to be an objective guideline to help both fans and critics sort through the unending list of rumors and controversies that surrounded this man. And by the time you finish, you will have a much clearer view of both the elusive superstar and the human being that obsessed the world. see less

2. According to the two autopsy reports on Michael after his death, why did his skin turn white?

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The correct answer is that Michael suffered from the incurable pigmentation disorder 'Vitiligo', which destroys the pigmentation of the skin. This is supported by the two autopsy reports on Michael after his death. Vitiligo is a condition in which the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, are destroyed. As a result, patches of skin lose their color and appear white. Michael's skin turning white can be attributed to this condition rather than any intentional alteration or bleaching.

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3. According to themselves and Michael's bodyguards and closest family, which of these following people was Michael closest to?

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Michael Jackson was closest to his mother, his children, Macaulay Culkin, and Elizabeth Taylor according to themselves, his bodyguards, and his closest family. This suggests that these individuals held a special place in Michael's life and had a close relationship with him.

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4. Which statement did Michael consistently make, when accused of wanting to be white? 

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5. Who gave Michael the famous title 'The King of Pop'?

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Elizabeth Taylor gave Michael the famous title 'The King of Pop'. Elizabeth Taylor, who was a close friend of Michael Jackson, first referred to him as the King of Pop during her speech at his 65th birthday celebration in 1988. The title quickly caught on and became widely used to describe Michael Jackson's influence and impact on the music industry.

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6. According to Michael himself, who is the mother of his two oldest children?

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According to Michael himself, Debbie Rowe is the mother of his two oldest children.

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7. How many charity organizations did Michael support?

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Michael supported 39 charity organizations, which is the highest number of charities supported by a pop star according to the Guinness Book Of World Records. This achievement earned him the title of 'Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star'.

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8. According to Michael himself, which family members was he closets to?

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According to Michael himself, he was closest to his mother Katherine and sister Janet. This suggests that he had a strong bond and close relationship with these family members.

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9. During Michael's sexual abuse trial 'The People of the State of California v. Michael Joseph Jackson' in 2005, there were 7 boys who allegedly were molested by Michael. Which of the following 7 denied being sexually abused by Michael?

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10. According to Lisa Marie Presley, did she and Michael ever have sex?

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The answer is "Yes" because the question is asking about Lisa Marie Presley's statement regarding whether she and Michael ever had sex. Since the answer is "Yes," it implies that Lisa Marie Presley confirmed that they did have a sexual relationship.

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11. Now up until this date, how many of the 7 boys who were allegedly molested by Michael, was according to themselves actually molested?

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The correct answer is 2 out of 7. This means that only 2 out of the 7 boys who were allegedly molested by Michael actually claimed to have been molested.

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12. According to Michael's family, close friends, bodyguards and co-workers, what kind of person was Michael?

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Michael was described as a warm, kind, and sensitive person who had a temper but was also very generous. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing pranks on people. Despite his fame, he remained grounded and humble, always striving to learn and improve himself. He was childlike in some ways but also had a keen intellect and sharp business instincts.

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13. What is the real name of Michael's daughter?

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The real name of Michael's daughter is Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson.

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14. According to themselves and official statements, who are the godfather and godmother of Michael's three children?

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Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor are considered the godfather and godmother of Michael Jackson's three children based on their own statements and official declarations. This means that Culkin and Taylor have been given the responsibility of guiding and supporting the children in their spiritual and moral development, as chosen by Michael Jackson himself.

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15. According to Michael himself, why did he have his nose operated?

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Michael had his nose operated because he broke it, which caused difficulty in breathing and affected his ability to sing properly.

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16. According to Michael himself, did he ever have sex with his first wife Lisa Marie Presley?

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According to the given answer, Michael himself confirmed that he did have sex with his first wife Lisa Marie Presley.

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17. According to Michael himself, did he ever have any surgeries or procedures done to his face?

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Michael himself confirmed that he had undergone two nose operations and one chin operation.

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18. Which of the following statements has Michael made about his father Joseph Jackson?

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The correct answer is "All above". This is because Michael has made multiple statements about his father Joseph Jackson. In the first statement, he praises his father as a genius and acknowledges his significant role in his success. In the second statement, Michael reveals that his father used to physically abuse him, which caused fear and hatred towards him. In the third statement, Michael expresses his love for his father but also admits that he struggles to understand him. Therefore, all of the given statements are true.

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19. How much money is it proved that Michael estimated gave away to charity alone, besides his many other humanitarian efforts and his own ‘Heal the World Foundation’?

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Michael estimated gave away more than 300 million dollars to charity alone, in addition to his other humanitarian efforts and his own 'Heal the World Foundation'.

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20. According to Michael's old friend Brandon Howard himself, is Michael his biological father?

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The answer is "No" because the question asks whether Michael is Brandon Howard's biological father. According to Brandon Howard himself, he did not say that Michael is his biological father.

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21. According to Michael himself, did he ever have sex with his second wife Debbie Rowe?

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The given answer "Yes" implies that according to Michael himself, he did have sex with his second wife, Debbie Rowe.

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22. According to Kenny Ortega; a friend of Michael, the director of Michael's 'This is it' show and the last person who spoke to Michael on the day that he died, what was the last sentence Michael said?

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23. The first sexual abuse charges against Michael was made in 1993 by a boy named Jason Francia and his mother Blanca, but was later settled out of court with Michael paying the family several million dollars. According Michael's close friends and family why did he do that?  

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24. According to the two autopsy reports on Michael after his death, did he have any other procedures done to his face other than the surgeries?

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The autopsy reports indicate that Michael did not have any additional procedures done to his face other than the surgeries. However, he did have tattooed lips, eyebrows, and forehead due to the pigmentation disorder Vitiligo. This suggests that the tattoos were done to create a more uniform appearance of his skin tone, which was affected by Vitiligo.

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25. The 'The People of the State of California v. Michael Joseph Jackson' 2005 trial was started by the boy named Gavin Arvizo and his mother Janet Arvizo and the known comedian Chris Tucker was a star witness in the trial, having known the Arvizo family before they met Michael Jackson. Which of the following statements did Chris Tucker make about the Arvizo family? 

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Chris Tucker made the statement that the Arvizo family was a highly manipulative family. According to him, they used their son Gavin's illness, cancer, as a means to plead for large amounts of money, a new car, and overstaying their visit at an expensive hotel by several weeks. He also mentioned that they were desperately trying to get into contact with Michael Jackson through him.

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26. According to Michael himself and the women he has been romantic involved with, including Lisa Marie Presley, Debbie Rowe, Brooke Shields and Tatum O’Neal, was Michael asexual?

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The answer "No" suggests that Michael was not asexual. This is because the question mentions that Michael himself and the women he has been romantically involved with, including Lisa Marie Presley, Debbie Rowe, Brooke Shields, and Tatum O'Neal, have not stated that he was asexual. Therefore, based on the information provided, it can be inferred that Michael was not asexual.

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27. What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse, made against Michael by Jason Francia and his mother Blanca?

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Almost all members of the jury found Jason and his mother untrustworthy. This suggests that the claims of sexual abuse made against Michael by Jason Francia and his mother Blanca were not believed by the majority of the jury.

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28. What was Michael’s weight and overall health described as, by the doctors who performed the two autopsies?

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29. According to Michael himself as well as his family and his children, is Michael the biological father of all three of his children?

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According to Michael himself, his family, and his children, Michael is the biological father of all three of his children.

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30. What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse made against Michael by Gavin Arvizo and his family during the 2005 trial?

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The correct answer states that almost all members of the jury found Gavin and his family untrustworthy. This suggests that the jury did not believe the claims of sexual abuse made against Michael by Gavin Arvizo and his family during the 2005 trial.

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31. Throughout his life there were numerous rumours about Michael suffering from many different kinds of illnesses. According to the two autopsy reports how many physical and/or mental illnesses is it proven that Michael suffered from?

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According to the two autopsy reports, it is proven that Michael suffered from two physical and/or mental illnesses, which are vitiligo and lupus.

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32. What was the final outcome of the 'The People of the State of California v. Michael Joseph Jackson' child sexual abuse trial in year 2005?

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Michael Jackson was cleared of all charges by more than 12 of the 19 jurors. This means that the majority of the jurors found him not guilty on all counts.

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33. What was the most frequently used sentence by Jason as a witness during the 2005 trial?

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The correct answer is "I don't remember." This sentence suggests that Jason frequently used this phrase as a witness during the 2005 trial. It implies that Jason's memory of the events in question was unclear or unreliable, and he was unable to recall specific details. This could have had an impact on the outcome of the trial, as his lack of memory may have made his testimony less credible or convincing.

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34. What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse, made against Michael by Jordan Chandler and the testimony made by his mother June Chandler on behalf of her son during the 2005 trial?  

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During the trial, Jordan Chandler neither confirmed nor denied the claims of sexual abuse. However, the jurors found his mother's testimony credible. After the trial, Jordan came forward and denied the sexual abuse, stating that he had been coerced by his father, Evan Chandler, to lie about the abuse in order to extort money from Michael. This explanation clarifies that Jordan initially remained silent on the allegations during the trial, but later recanted his claims.

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35. According to Michael's family, friends, co-workers and staff, what was the most important thing to Michael?

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Michael's family, friends, co-workers, and staff considered being a good father as the most important thing to him. He was known to be a kind and loving father who was attentive and engaged in every aspect of his children's upbringing. His children always came first to him, regardless of the circumstances.

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36. What is the real name of Michael’s youngest son?

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The real name of Michael's youngest son is Prince Michael Jackson.

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37. According to Michael himself, who is the mother of his youngest son?

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Michael Jackson had three children, and his youngest son is named Blanket or Prince Michael Jackson II. The identity of Blanket's biological mother was never publicly disclosed by Michael Jackson. Therefore, the answer "An unknown black woman" suggests that the mother of his youngest son is someone whose identity is not known to the public.

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38. According to Michael’s old friend Omer Bhatti himself, is Michael his biological father?

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The answer is "No" because Omer Bhatti himself has not stated that Michael is his biological father.

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39. According to Michael himself, did he have a relationship with his youngest son's mother?

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According to the given answer, Michael did have a relationship with his youngest son's mother. This suggests that Michael confirmed or admitted to having a romantic involvement with the mother of his youngest child.

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40. Which of these statements did Janet Arvizo, the mother of Gavin Arvizo, make about her and her family's stay at the Neverland Ranch during the 2005 trial?

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Janet Arvizo, the mother of Gavin Arvizo, made all of the mentioned statements about her and her family's stay at the Neverland Ranch during the 2005 trial. She claimed that they were held hostage by Michael at his Neverland Ranch, despite there being no fence around the ranch and a busy road just outside. She also stated that they had planned to escape in a hot air balloon but were too scared, believing that Michael had hired assassins to come after them. Additionally, she mentioned that they were not allowed to know the time while being held hostage, even though there were clocks all over Neverland.

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41. Including records in Guinness Book Of World Records, different music awards and humanitarian work awards, in and outside of America, how many major awards is it proved that Michael won during his lifelong career?

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Michael Jackson won a total of 209 major awards throughout his lifelong career. This includes records in the Guinness Book of World Records, various music awards, and humanitarian work awards both in and outside of America. His immense talent and impact on the music industry and society as a whole have been recognized and celebrated through these numerous accolades.

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42. Michael’s height was 5 foot 11 and he has since the beginning of his adulthood always been very thin. What was Michael’s lowest weight and when?

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Michael's lowest weight was 105 pounds in the year 1984. This can be inferred from the statement that he has always been very thin since the beginning of his adulthood.

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43. Did Michael ever openly admit to be addicted to anything?

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Michael openly admitted to being addicted to painkillers, Valium, Xanax, and Ativan. This indicates that he acknowledged his addiction to these substances.

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44. How much is it proven that Jason Francia's mother Blanca was paid to not report her son's suspected molestation?

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45. What is the real name of Michael’s eldest son?

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The real name of Michael's eldest son is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. This is because the name "Michael Joseph Jackson Jr." is a common way of indicating that someone is named after their father, with "Jr." standing for "Junior." The other options do not follow this naming convention and therefore are not correct.

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46. According to the doctors who did Michael’s two autopsies, what was Michael’s most dangerous health problem?

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The correct answer is fairly inflamed lungs. This conclusion can be drawn from the fact that the doctors who conducted Michael's two autopsies identified this as his most dangerous health problem. This suggests that the inflammation in his lungs posed a greater risk to his overall health compared to other potential issues such as heart disease, being underweight, or vital organ damages.

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47. According to Michael’s close family and friends, how many surgeries had Michael done by 1990?

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According to Michael's close family and friends, he had undergone 10 surgeries by 1990.

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48. According to Michael himself, who was his best friend?

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Michael Jackson considered his children to be his best friends. This is evident from his interviews and public statements where he expressed his deep love and bond with his children. He often mentioned how his children brought him immense joy and happiness, and how he cherished spending time with them. Therefore, it can be concluded that according to Michael Jackson himself, his children were his best friends.

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49. A boy named Jordan Chandler was also, along with Jason Francia, the first one to make sexual abuse charges against Michael in 1993. How much is it proven that Michael paid Jordan Chandler and his father Evan to settle the case out of court?

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In 1993, Jordan Chandler and Jason Francia accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse. It is proven that Michael Jackson paid Jordan Chandler and his father Evan to settle the case out of court. The exact amount that Michael paid is reported to be 22 million dollars.

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50. Did Michael ever go into rehab?

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According to the given answer, Michael did go into rehab for a longer stay in London at a rehab clinic owned by Elton John. This suggests that Michael sought treatment for his issues at a specific facility in London that is owned by Elton John.

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According to themselves and Michael's bodyguards and closest...
Which statement did Michael consistently make, when accused of wanting...
Who gave Michael the famous title 'The King of Pop'?
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How many charity organizations did Michael support?
According to Michael himself, which family members was he closets to?
During Michael's sexual abuse trial 'The People of the State of...
According to Lisa Marie Presley, did she and Michael ever have sex?
Now up until this date, how many of the 7 boys who were...
According to Michael's family, close friends, bodyguards and...
What is the real name of Michael's daughter?
According to themselves and official statements, who are the godfather...
According to Michael himself, why did he have his nose operated?
According to Michael himself, did he ever have sex with his first wife...
According to Michael himself, did he ever have any surgeries or...
Which of the following statements has Michael made about his father...
How much money is it proved that Michael estimated gave away to...
According to Michael's old friend Brandon Howard...
According to Michael himself, did he ever have sex with his second...
According to Kenny Ortega; a friend of Michael, the director of...
The first sexual abuse charges against Michael was made in 1993...
According to the two autopsy reports on Michael after his death, did...
The 'The People of the State of California v. Michael Joseph...
According to Michael himself and the women he has been romantic...
What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse, made against...
What was Michael’s weight and overall health described as, by the...
According to Michael himself as well as his family and his...
What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse made against...
Throughout his life there were numerous rumours about Michael...
What was the final outcome of the 'The People of the State of...
What was the most frequently used sentence by Jason as a witness...
What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse, made against...
According to Michael's family,...
What is the real name of Michael’s youngest son?
According to Michael himself, who is the mother of his youngest son?
According to Michael’s old friend Omer Bhatti himself, is Michael...
According to Michael himself, did he have a relationship with his...
Which of these statements did Janet Arvizo, the mother of Gavin...
Including records in Guinness Book Of World Records, different music...
Michael’s height was 5 foot 11 and he has since the beginning of his...
Did Michael ever openly admit to be addicted to anything?
How much is it proven that Jason Francia's mother Blanca was paid to...
What is the real name of Michael’s eldest son?
According to the doctors who did Michael’s two autopsies, what was...
According to Michael’s close family and friends, how many surgeries...
According to Michael himself, who was his best friend?
A boy named Jordan Chandler was also, along with Jason Francia, the...
Did Michael ever go into rehab?
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