Michael Jackson Mugshot

Michael Jackson was photographed by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's office following his November 2003 arrest for alleged child molestation. The self-styled "King of Pop" was released after posting $3 million bail.

Over 70 law enforcement officers carried out a dramatic swoop on the 45-year-old Jackson's infamous Neverland home on 19 November to "execute a search warrant in connection with a criminal matter".

An arrest warrant was then issued, and Jackson turned himself in to Police. He was freed on $3,000,000 bail. The charges were labelled "a big lie" by his lawyer, Mark Geragos, who said Mr Jackson was looking forward to appearing in court.

The singer was accused of "lewd or lascivious acts" with a child younger than 14 under section 288(a) of the California penal code.

He was later acquitted by a jury after a sensational trial.