Pellicano maintains the sex-abuse accusations are an extortion attempt.
Dehydrated, Jackson cancels two Bangkok shows, citing doctor’s orders.
Jackson turns 35. Liz Taylor and husband Larry Fortensky rush to Singapore.
Jackson cancels Singapore concert; says he’s recovering from a migraine.
La Toya tells the “Today” show that when she and Michael lived at home “lots of little boys would spend the night.”
South Korean government refuses to allow Jackson to perform in Seoul, saying his appearance there would be “negative for Korean culture.”
Boy files civil suit.
Stores in Tel Aviv open on Rosh Hashana so Jackson can buy videos, CDs and books about Israel.
Shoot-out between cops and leftist guerrillas a mile from Jackson’s hotel in Santiago, Chile. Jackson postpones his show, citing a pulled back muscle.
Santiago show officially canceled when police, irked by Jackson’s postponement, refuse to provide extra security.
Jackson’s lawyers request six-year delay in civil suit.
Jackson cancels Mexico City concert, complaining of a bad tooth. He later drops Nov. 4 show for same reason.
From Mexico City, Jackson claims he’s addicted to painkillers and cancels tour.
Jackson and Pepsi part ways.
TV reports claim that the boy has described Jackson’s genitals and that the singer could be subjected to a physical exam.
Police raid the offices of Jackson’s doctors, reportedly seizing files. What do they learn about his penis?
