How to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial online from anywhere — it’s *FREE*

Michael Jackson: The Trial, a new four-part docu-series from Wonderhood Studios, revisits the 2005 trial of the ‘King of Pop’ over child sexual abuse allegations made by then 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo. The series is set to air explosive ‘unheard’ audio recordings of Jackson when it premieres in the UK tonight.

Law Commentary) that Michael groomed and abused them between 1989 and 2009, and are seeking to overturn a 2020 ‘settlement’ with the singer’s estate.

Viewers will also hear testimony from Vincent Amen, a former member of Jackson’s PR team. Amen claims that a massive cover-up was orchestrated to protect the ‘King of Pop’, as the ‘trial of the century’ threatened to derail his career.

Want to explore the controversial chapters of MJ’s private life? Here’s where to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial from online and on TV.

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Channel 4, completely FREE of charge from 9pm GMT (4pm ET).

If you want, you can pay to go ad-free with the Channel 4+ service (7-day FREE trial).

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Wonderhood Studios that dives deeper into MJ’s 2005 child sexual abuse trials. The series promises “exclusive new footage, unheard audio tapes and insiders from Jackson’s entourage and the police”, as well as accounts from people in his inner circle, such as Jackson’s former publicist Vincent Amen who believes there was a ‘cover-up’.

Leaving Neverland (comprised of two 90-minute films) and the much-less-compelling follow-up, Leaving Neverland 2, which aired in 2025.

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