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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Friday, February 22, 2013  Cirque du Soleil reveals details of new Michael Jackson show opening on Las Vegas Strip

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Michael Jackson's doctor sentenced to maximum 4 years for causing pop superstar's death

Monday, November 07, 2011  Story updated with video of crowd outside courtroom, sentencing Nov. 29.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  First bodyguard to reach Jackson's bedroom to testify about frantic scene in singer's bedroom

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  The trial of the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death opens Tuesday with a bit of star power and the one thing the King of Pop enjoyed throughout his life — a worldwide audience.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  As jury selection for Jackson doctor begins, nearly universal awareness of the case in pool

Sunday, October 17, 2010  Family members mourn the loss of their loved one killed in hit-and-run

Friday, June 25, 2010  Michael Jackson fans are remembering him on the anniversary of his death.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  Michael Jackson's death certificate has been amended to reflect his cause of death as a homicide, specifying "injection by another" as the fatal injury.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York city councilwoman has come up with another way to honor Michael Jackson at the subway station where he shot the music video for "Bad."

Monday, August 24, 2009  AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson's death a homicide; tests reveal propofol, 2 other sedatives

Sunday, August 02, 2009  Judge names Katherine Jackson permanent guardian of her son's 3 children

Thursday, July 16, 2009  Coroner: Michael Jackson autopsy results expected in 2 weeks