Michael was investigated and arrested for molesting boys , never convicted . `` I was standing about 20 feet away from Jackson on the day of his arraignment in Santa Maria when he danced on the top of his car before an adoring crowd . He also had an array of civil disputes , most settled out of court . Child custody , which could be next legal issue . 2005 trial was a media sensation , ended in acquittal .
Michael was investigated and arrested for molesting boys , never convicted . He also had an array of civil disputes , most settled out of court . Child custody , which could be next legal issue . 2005 trial was a media sensation , ended in acquittal .