lidia braude necks lives but michael brown dies. and here's this sad part. a black person was not allowed to testify in court in virginia at the time, about 7090 or 1800, whenever that was. so even though she knew that this nephew, and she had evidence that this nephew had poisoned him, she couldn't testify in court. because she had been a former slave. she was a black person. so the nephew got away with poisoning this great signer, this great lawyer, considered the greatest lawyer in the united states. which is really something at that time. because there were a lot of lawyers and he was just a great character and his life is interesting. until i did the book on the signers i had hardly heard of george wythe as a matter fact, i thought his name was white. we rented a video on him and found out how to actually pronounce. who else has a question? yes? >> who is your favorite officer when you were a little? >> favorite author? well, my favorite book is a children's book is the wizard of oz. i used to read it to my students when i taught. that's always been my

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and michael brown says this will be beneficial in the long run. >> it was very much the last resort. i don't think anyone ever wants to raise taxes but sometimes it's absolutely necessary and right now it is. and when you're looking at what the mayor sent down, the budget he sent down had so many cuts that would affect the low income residents in the city, we had to do something to balance that. so i'm real proud of my colleagues and the council to do something to pay for the restorations and we did that. >> and officials are hoping to alleviate a $62 million budget shortfall over the next three years. >>> and the city council voted to repeal the august and november tax-free week. they helped consumer buy certain items under $100 tax- free. >>> some good news on the economy this morning. the strongest indication yet that the recession is ending. the commerce department said the gross domestic product or gdp sank 1% in the last quarter, that was a better than expected showing. the gdp is the total value of all goods and services produced in the united states. and that news is having a

bush's senior staff, blad blakeman is here, he is the former vice-chair of the finance committee, michael brown. he is a writer producer and standup comic tom arnold is here. i don't understand, first of all, we're going to raise taxes to pay for health care. but it's still not going to provide health care for 37 million americans, 20 some-odd million americans are going to have to leave their health care. why would anybody want that? why do people put their faith in government? i don't put my faith in government? do you. >> we definitely need national health care, and when i look at the research i can point out there's a 1% increase in people that make $500,000 or more or $1 million or more, i'm not sure what it is, but it's a minuscule amount, and by the way, if you know now do your taxes, none of us make that kind of money. sean: they bankrupted social security. they bankrupted medicare. government is now -- we have put $10 trillion on the books with obama spending for our children and grandchildren. you just can't sustain it. at what point do you say we've got to protect their future and no

michael brown, former vice chair of finance for the democratic national committee joins us. if the president is getting votes against his plan by democrats, that is not good, is it? >> no one said this was going to be an easy trek. this is clearly a difficult thing when you are fighting the kind of battles that president obama is fighting. the american people want health care. the american people -- we're the only industrialized country in the world that does not have health care for all of its people. that is not right. jon: he is fighting against a couple of congressional democrats. >> you have to take that out one ripple. obviously, the lobby of those insurance coverage -- companies are having influence over the members. jon: these democrats represent a lot of people who are over $350,000, people who are going to get nailed by taxes to pay for the president's's program . >> when you have blue dog democrats -- when you have congressional members from the suburbs of denver, u of a congresswoman from las vegas that is going against the president's proposal. i think it is goi

>> they are all doing michael or stevie or james brown. you know. yeah. absolutely. rtbreaking. i really struggled with whether or not i wanted to attend this event for many reasons. >> larry: some people couldn't attend or wouldn't attend, didn't want to break down. >> i didn't want to break down. didn't want to look cheesy. the minute i walked in, i got there i'd say about 10, 15 minutes before the event started. i had no idea that everybody was in there. the reason i had no idea is it was stone silent. i have never felt that in my life. >> larry: it was. it was stone silent. >> it wasn't a sad silence, it was a silence of reverence. as i walked in, i saw many people i knew, and none of us said a word to each other. so we would never break that silence. there was a nod, a hug, a kiss but no dialogue. it was brilliant. >> larry: thank you all. we will be calling on all of you again. patti austin, brilliant. miko, what can we say? i'll give you the hat back. >> keep it on. >> larry: i will. it's effective. and gotham chopra, thank you. we leave you tonight with an inc

michael jackson. tonight karen brown reports for wjz, they are the lucky ones picked by a lottery to attend his memorial tuesday at the los angeles staples center. >> reporter: michael jackson's rehearsals for concerts in london were more than what they seemed. cbs has learned he had big plans for the future. >> he said, frank this is our time again. he said, we are going to recap tiewmplt. >> reporter: frank managed jackson when the thriller and "bad" albums tops the charts. before the death they had discovered a european tour and a new album. jackson had rehired his former attorney who negotiated his most lucrative deals. >> he was hoping to reclaim his throne with these two guys masterminding his career. >> reporter: but the attention he could have had by relaunching his career may have been nothing compared to the worldwide adoration he's receive ising in death. >> let's give it up to one of the greatest artists the world has ever known! >> reporter: from madonna to be i don't know sfrairks taiwan to never land, the tributes keep coming, leading up to the official michael jackson memorial on tuesday

michael jackson. >> you know, that's a good point. you can try and try and try and if somebody doesn't want to be helped, they don't hear a word you say. with me, stacy browndent at uga, dan. happy birthday, dan. and happy birthday to new york friends, little twins, sonya and savana. they turn 7 today. they love the outside, elmo and dora the explorer. ♪ we are the world ♪ we are the children ♪ we are the ones who make a brighter day so let ae's start giving ♪ ♪ there's a choice we're making ♪ ♪ we're saving our own lives ♪ hey ♪ >> what michael jackson's achieved -- >> -- "man in the mirror," michael jackson. >> again, say thank you, thanks to god. in the past, i've gone from "where is he" to "here he is again." >> i love you, michael. >> i must confess, it feels good to be thought of as a person, not as a personality. ♪ ow fame, fortune -- they're all illusions. ♪ ♪ who's bad ♪ who's bad ♪ who's bad ♪ ow ♪ ♪ that's right i'm bad i'm bad ♪ really really bad ♪ you know i'm bad i'm bad ♪ you know it ♪ really really bad ♪ you know i'm bad i'm bad ♪ you know it really really bad ♪ ♪ you know ♪ you know ♪ you know ♪ really really bad ♪ and the whole world has

i was one of the loudest voices criticizing croneyism and nepotism and you can find many blogs michael brown fema, a lot of dhs nepotism, which i investigated and covered and uncovered myself. and also you know you can take a look at my files and see even most recently all of the work that i've done criticizing the porkacrats in alaska. don young and ted stevens. i think that my critics suffer from immoral equivalence cri when they can't take a look at the book where i was written and they say where were you without informing where i was. bush is not in office anymore. barak obama is and that's why i wrote the book. host: a couple photographs inside the book this was the former fwover of illinois and mayor of chicago and president obama. guest: yes. i think it was very important to set the stage for the atmosphere, the culture, the political machine that barak obama grew out of. and there is a section in the book specifically on the episode involving barak obama, valeri jarrett, his senior white house advisor and -- from chicago and the connections to the rod blagblag scandal. -- rod blagoje

i think stacey brown, co-author of "michael jackson: the man behind the mask." ey brown, his will specifically says katherine jackson. now, we all think janet jackson is so close to them. but she actually lives on the other side of the country and rarely sees them. >> nancy, you're right. and look. katherine has had a hand in raising her other grandchildren as well. this is not anything that's foreign to her. i've seen those kids many times. and those grandchildren of hers are very happy with her. the other thing about it is, we saw a really good thing on sunday. the pictures of katherine taking them to the kingdom hall jehovah's witnesses. they're getting religion. something that they probably didn't get with their father. that can only be a good thing. >> yeah. you know what, stacey brown? there's nothing wrong with a dose of religion. with that i can agree with you. but to you, doctor, dr. jeff gardere, the point made by amy in georgia is that the grandmother's 79 years old. but you cannot subvert the will. >> that's right. here's the issue. what you said is a

michael jackson. >> you know, that's a good point. you can try and try and try and if somebody doesn't want to be helped, they don't hear a word you say. with me, stacy brownt uga, dan. happy birthday, dan. and happy birthday to new york friends, little twins, sonya and savana. they turn 7 today. they love the outside, elmo and dora the explorer. ♪ we are the world ♪ we are the children ♪ we the ones to make a brighter day ♪ ♪ so let's start giving ♪ there's a choice we're making ♪ ♪ we're saving our own lives ♪ it is true we make a brighter day just you and me ♪ ♪ we are the world ♪ we are the world ♪ we are the children ♪ we are the children ♪ we are the ones to make a brighter day ♪ ♪ so let's start giving ♪ let's start giving ♪ there's a choice ♪ we're making ♪ we're saving our own lives ♪ it is true we make a better day just you and me ♪ ♪ we are the world ♪ we are the world ♪ we are the children ♪ we are the children ♪ we are the ones who make the brighter day so let's start ♪ ♪ giving ♪ hey ♪ >> what michael jackson's achieved -- >> the american music awards presents -- >> -- "man in the mirror," michael jackson. >> best-selling american artist. >>

. >>> david, you might remember there was a big legal battle with james brown, a hero of michael jackson. they didn't bury james brown for almost a year. and now you have this michael jackson controversy over what his family will do with him. it's just getting stranger and stranger. >> it's so strange and, tamron, i sort of feel like it's groundhog day. every day it's another bizarre repetition of confusion. >> as courtney points out, next week will perhaps be a big week in this death investigation. >>> up next, "crossing the line," the man in jail charged, indicted for threatening telemarkets. >> it sure beats "here comes the bride." a youtube video shows the wedding party getting down as they come down the aisle. >>> time for your business small business advice. here are ways to market your brand and product for free. cross-promote with complimentary businesses. comment on blogs relevant to your business, and make sure you link to your own website. and volunteer to speak at local events where you think your expertise would be valued. for more, watch your business sunday mornings at 7:3

this $25,000 gold-plated casket, similar to the one used by michael jackson's idol, james brown.st on the airplane ride? think again. there's an airline asking you whether or not you need a seat. ireland's ryan air wants to let passengers fly standing up. are we making this up? sue varney. are we making this up? >> no. but it is not going to happen. not a prayer. this will not happen. bill: this bar stool with seat belts around their waists? are you kidding? >> not going to happen, ok? this was an idea on the part of michael o'leary, the founder of ryan era. he is known as a character who wants to get publicity with shocking headlines. he invented it and paid for everything, including pay toilets above his flights. he is about to get rid of checkout counters. at the moment, he does not like the united states. he is asking irish authorities for permission to of stand up passengers on flights, and it will never, ever come to the united states of america. bill: he was going to charge a penny. pound for flying there. a fat tax? >> i do not know if it went through, but he started payi

because of michael jackson we have chris brown, usher, justin timberlake. hat may not be direct descendents from his lineage, but michael jackson was truly the best. there was a great quote in the "washington post," that said he might not have been perfect, but at his best he was the best. >> jim moret, you talk about his influence that michael jackson has. the influence goes beyond just -- it doesn't have any color barrier to it. it doesn't matter, just like his song says, it doesn't matter if you're black or white. he's influencing music across the board. >> you see that in lyrics and other songs. you have ebony and ivory as well. he touched so many people. when you looked at the crowd at the staples center, you saw diversity. and i think when you look at michael jackson's fans, you see diversity. you can't sell 750 million albums around the world without appealing to the world. and i think that he was much bigger than we really gave him credit for here in the u.s. of the he was a global phenomenon. and i still remember, i remember seeing 1983 the 25th ann

michael and janet came to see him. that's all of us in the dressing room after james brown came off stage. >> what a picture that is. at is something else. so did you remain close with michael jackson? >> we'd see each other time to time and in the '80's when he got ready to do the huge victory tour with his brothers, there was a big conflict with whether he'd work with black concert and he said, reverend al, i want you to help handle it and we got pretty close then. >> you were on the victory tour. >> i went on the victory tour, handling how they deal with community groups and hospitals, things that michael wanted to make sure and his brothers to their credit wanted to make sure that people involved in the community could see the show. it go to spend a lot of time with him and from the '80's and throughout the rest of his career, we always talk. >> you talked regularly and you stayed friendly. i've heard from people and people that know michael that he didn't listen to anybody, that you could tell him something, but he was strong minded and he really didn't want to hear the opinions of others when it came to his --

brown. bill: but he was a pioneer. >> so was michael jackson. there were allegations against james brown. bill: answer me this. i heard a lot of people yesterday -- and i think you were one of them, but correct me if i'm wrong -- saying that michael jackson was some kind of african-american icon. >> yes, he was. bill: then why did he have white children? >> what does that have to do? bill: what does that have to do? he chose to have in vitro by a white woman and a white man. what does that have to do? >> so in order for him to be an african-american eye con -- bill: an icon? why would he have that choice? why? >> i'm trying to answer you. would you like an answer from an african-american? bill: yes. >> because he broke all records. he changed music. he brought people together. bill: no, the kids. >> we didn't say he was an african-american -- father of african-american children. we said he was an african-american icon. bill: why would he have white kids then? >> what he did in his personal life has nothing to do with his iconic status. bill: it doesn't? >> if i said that bill o'reilly has

msnbc's courtney hazlett has the latest michael jackson news and chris brown's video apology. good morning. >> good morning. >> let's start with the latest developments surrounding michael jackson. what did you learn about the number of memorials of michael jackson's concerts that could take place in london later this summer? >> we've been hearing, first of all, that there will be something. what we learned is there's probably going to be two shows. that's what's on the schedule right now. the first on what would have been his 51st birthday august 29th. and the second on august 30th. the reason behind it, first of all, a lot of performers want to take part in this. a lot of celebrity performers want to sing the songs that michael jackson intended to sing. then also we're hearing that jackson's brothers, the remaining members of the jackson five, will perform, as well. >> do we know about who those celebrities may be? >> hearing a lot that justin timberlake might want to take part and i think you can probably bet on seeing janet jackson there, as well. >> all right. these are th

king of pop michael jackson, but before thousands of fans stream into the city of los angeles, the court has issued a major ruling on what should happen next with his estate. tonight karen brown reports on what happened today. >> reporter: lucky michael jackson fans are getting outfitted for his public memorial. >> i will wristband you now. they are waterproof. >> they've been driving by the carload to dodgers stadium to pick up the wristbands for tuesday's service. >> i've never won anything in my life and i've won these tickets. >> more than a million and a half fans registered for a chance to attend. this is one of 8750 names randomly chosen. >> i think it's going to be a phenomenal experience. >> los angeles police are urging those without a ticket to watch the service from home. all five television networks will broadcast the memorial at a monumental effort is under way at the staples center to accommodate all the media. in court, it's just begun over jackson's estate. >> we have no reason to believe this is going to turn into a nasty fight. >> jackson's mother filed to oversee her son's estate but today a judge ruled the singers long time attorney and family friend shou

lehrer: finally tonight, michael and the mea. jeffrey brown has our rert. >> reporter: it was, of cose, everyere-- the coverage of michael jackson's death the playing of his videosthe memorial svice carried live by multiple networksthe reports on his career and problem but was all that a problem f the media andedia consumers? how are such desions made at news organizatios? here's how one organization, cbs, end its evening news earlier this week. >> michael jacksons sden death and the mystery urrounding it captivated the orld, or much of it, eclipsng other news. jeff glonow tells us some of the storiethat happened in the last two weekshat are definity worth noting. >> rerter: among those other-h stories cbs theneported: the president's trip to rusa; the riots in chi; and the ongoi debate over health care reform. we talk about jacksoand other stori now with kathleen hall amieson, director of the unversity of pennsylvania's annenberg public poly center; v smith, who hosts her o nightly lk show on the erican urban radio networks; d andrew leckey,

michael vick and chris brown.u learn this behavior, domestic violence and how you treated dogs, looking at the two of them, and it's going to take years for you to overcome it. you have jeff who's on the show who's an expert in these areas from a behavioral and a mental perspective. you know, going to a few weeks of anger management classes is not going to get you back on the path to truth for the rest of your life. >> let's bring in jeff on that point. and to the caller, in a sense our caller carla said rihanna's gotten over it. i'm not so sure. that was quite a beating. and jeff, you can speak to that. i don't think that's something you get over in a couple of months. >> well, let me also say that mike is correct in that yes, it does take much longer to get over this. 52 weeks of anger management is long, but it's not long enough because this takes a lifetime to get through. as for rihanna, it's not just that it's the physical scars she has to deal with. it's the emotional scars. we have to make sure that she do

plus, does he really want to put michael's kids on tour? >>> chris brown'satic apology for beating rihanna. tonight, chris pleads for forgiveness on camera. the question is, should he be forgiven? we have the explosive debate. >>> and why tyler perry is sending dozens of kids to disney world. this is a story you will not soon forget. that is your showbiz tonight news break, tv's most provocative entertainment news show for tuesday night, firing up at the top of the hour.

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brown. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> tonight -- here are the questions we want answered. what killed michael jackson, new disturbing evidence of drug abuse, track marks, collapsed veins, his body described as emaciated. more details come to light on the investigation. >>> and why can't jackson's doctor, answer a simple question, is he the father of prince and paris? you have to hear it for yourself. >>> also, why is sarah palin still so popular with republicans even after her controversial re controversy resignation. >> i'm certainly a fighter. >> is she outsmarting the pundits and clearing the decks for 2012. >>> plus, mamma mia, a sex scandal, italy's prime minister facing down accusations of sex with prostitutes and says he has no regrets. >>> and scientists create test tube sperm. seriously. medical miracle or bad news for boys. could men become unnecessary? or is this a potential breakthrough for infertile couples? >> announcer: is this your only source for news. "cnn prime time" begins now. here's campbell brown. >> hi, everybody. those are big questions tonight but we're starting out

sense that the family doesn't know where it is going to be. >> to stacy brown, former jackson family friend, co-author of "michaelelcome. it is my understanding they were going to attempt to have a viewing and burial of michael jackson there at neverland. and set it up as a visitation area somewhat like graceland. but in california you just canterbury a bed in the backyard. it doesn't work that way. so what are they thinking of? forest lawn? what are they considering now as to where to bury michael jackson? >> i think your reporter said it best. i don't know that they know. it stands to reason that michael would have wanted to be buried at neverland. it's complicated. apparently too complicated. neverland. i would imagine, nancy, that would have been his choice. >> take a look at this carriage. explain to me, susan roesgen, is this going to be part of the funeral? >> you know, we just don't know. what we are waiting for right now, nancy, someone from the family to come tell us, we are all here. they know we are all here. fans are still here. come out and tell us what your decision is. it could be, nancy not only

several members of the nasa staff and i would like to personally acknowledge bob jacobs, michael green, fred brown and all the dedicated nasa staffers who are here today. i'd also like to welcome, of course, our newsum members. i want to introduce nick clooney. it comes with its very own soundtrack. [laughter] >> ♪ [inaudible] >> currently playing on our big screen theater. please join me in welcoming nick clooney. [applause] >> what a great day. what an exciting time. the newseum is very pleased to partner as you've just heard to partner with nasa with the discussion commemorating the apollo 11 mission and the future of space exploration. i'm pleased to be joined by science centers all across the country. we are going to have questions from them, some of them as young as eight years old. they're going to be very tough questions. you can count on it. they'll be submitted all over. also, we're going to be asking those in our studio audience to ask questions and be part of the program as well. now, this event, of course, that we're going to show you right now, this very brief film -- this is now a v

michael jackson's memorial service is. tonight we have complete coverage of the plans to remember the king of pop. karen brown reports from the l.a. staples center. that's where the public will say their good-byes. >> reporter: at the london arena where michael jackson was to relaunch his career, a tribute to the late king of pop led by madonna. few let's give it up to one of the greatest artists the world has ever known! >> reporter: and it seems the world can't get enough of michael jackson. fans gathered with white roses for a tribute in taiwan, and at the essence music festival in new orleans beyonce honored his memory. still, the most anticipated tribute is the official michael jackson memorial on tuesday at the los angeles staples center. more than 1.6 million people filled out this form on-line for particular but only 17,000 -- 17,500 are available. >> it's so shocking, so hurting. it's such a great loss. just wish it had been held in more a larger venue. >> reporter: even though it's a memorial, organizers are worried about ticket scalping, so each person will have to pick up their two particular and

brown eyes, born in 1953. that is his picture. michael humphrey e-mailing me. here is what they are saying in all of this. that he has been charged not necessarily with the murder. it could go beyond that but he is charged with tampering of evidence. specifically what sheriff's deputies said he was doing was trying to paint the van or fix that red van that had been in the news, there is that picture. i will take this one down. he had been doing that. maximum five years in prison. this is a felony. he had no connection with this billings family and they are confident that this investigation will lead them to an arrest. at the very end the sheriff said this will expand much larger than anyone had anticipated. they are believing this will go beyond the borders of escambia county and florida and in pensacola area. press conference, an arrest for tampering of evidence. a second or third degree felony, maximum five years. they think they will get more results. there will be more arrests. no motive. there ear very interested and anxious to share this story with the citizens of escambia county. once this is over

jennifer hudson will sing, chris brown is there and akon will b there. and michaelink we can expect to see that. and then lionel richie, all of the artists have been asked to stay and perform with lionel richie at the end to do a star-studded "we are the world." >> gail mitchell, senior editor for r&b at "billboard" magazine. when you seat hearse as it leaves forest lawn and heads to the staples center, as someone who spent her career covering michael jackson, we just lost the shot, we're back again, does it feel to you as the end of an era? >> i don't think there will be another michael jackson. it's still very surreal to me. i got a chance to meet him back during the "bad" era. and it still is a -- is a meeting that resonates with me still after all this time. >> why is that? tell me about it. >> he was taller than i thought. i've been telling everybody. taller than i thought. the black pants on, the red shirt, blackja jacket, black ha. but very nice. very quiet, but very nice. and was very interested. i was working on another publication at the time and he came t

michael jackson's heal the world. earlier we heard "we are the world." campbell brown is here to pick up the coverage for the next two hours. it was a remarkable day. >> not over the top spectacle many people predicted but brought a human face to michael jackson. people sharing their personal stories about their friendships and those moments were most striking to me watching it. >> i love the music. every one of those songs for me and you and sim sure a lot of our viewers brought back memories. >> a remarkable day, equal part showbiz and sadness, with so many tributes from family, friends and celebrities. tonight we show you everything you missed from the musical highlights to his 11-year-old daughter's touching farewell to her father. we begin with something very fitting for the king of pop, a greatest hits collection. the most powerful moments from today's farewell. take a look. >> michael jackson was an idol, a hero, even a king. ♪ just call my name and i'll be there ♪ >> for michael. we had him by dr. maya angelou. beloved, now we know we know nothing, now that our

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michael jackson memorial are now in the hands of thousands of fortunate fans. their names were drawn sunday. they picked up their ticket today for a final good-bye concert with a star studded cast. karen brown reports for b.j. z from the los angeles stap stap. >> we'll see you at that time michael jackson memorial service. >> oh, yes. >> reporter: they're quite possibly the hottest particular in the wormed. >> we're just happy to be a part of it and say good-bye to the king of pop. >> reporter: mann is one one of nearly 9,000 people whose names were drawn to watch what is slated to be an all-star tribute. stevie wonder, lionel richie, jennifer hudson, mariah carey. >> a lot of jealous people out there. >> reporter: police will completely seal off this area to keep people without particulars far away. they're encouraging them to stay home and watch it on tv. john kerry son's ex-wife, deb bea rowe, had vip seats and planned to attend but at the last minute changed her mind. >> are you ready to fight for your children? >> are you ready to get your butt kicked? >> there was also a legal scuffle. katherine jackson says she's reluctant to hand the keys of the kingdom over to the two men named as

brown. >>> today we begin with the final bow. nearly two weeks after his death, michael jackson was remembered in ace public memorial service by his friends, family, and countless fans. nbc's jay grey jones us from the staples center in los angeles. >> reporter: good morning, christina. it was an amazing collection of entertainment superstars. they gathered with thousands of fans to say good-bye to michael jackson. but it was someone who took the stage for the first time here who ultimately made the most emotional and lasting impression at the memorial. ♪ it was a memorial that was part church service -- ♪ -- part concert --. ♪ and all michael jackson. >> he is the greatest entertainer that ever lived. >> reporter: an amazing group of all-stars that gathered to honor him. >> we need to look up where he is undoubtedly perched in a crescent moon and we need to smile. >> reporter: but the smiles would have to wait as the most poignant tribute was delivered by those who were perhaps closest to him. his brother jermaine singing michael's favorite song. ♪ followed by a jackson

michael jackson. >> congressman, tell us what you really think. right now, john ridley. and welcome our senior legal analyst jeffrey toobin along with jackson biography stacy brown. nk? >> i think the comments came out of left field. and for him to say that michael is a child molester, et cetera. michael was never convicted of these crimes it the other thing is, i think people are not looking at him -- the media isn't looking at him as a hero, we're talk about the issues. and the fans are celebrating his music and his legacy. not the personal life of michael jackson. >> he was acquitted. >> he was acquitted and i was there. he did pay two civil judgments -- you know, for child molestation -- >> big money. >> big money. i have to say, when peter king said who among us would leave their kids with michael jackson, i mean, not me. i covered that trial. and i think that he probably touched a nerve with a lot of people. the problem is, with artists throughout history, we have been able to draw a line from the brilliance of their art and their personal lives which are often untidy to say the least. and jackson's personal life was pretty unappealing in many respects. >> j

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brown. >>> today we begin with what the doctor ordered. authorities investigating the death of michael jackson are focused on the doctor who was apparently with the pop star when he died. armed with search warrants, police are trying to find out more about the physician behind the scenes in the live of the late pop star. nbc's jay gray reports. >> reporter: as investigators gathered at his las vegas office, officers also visited dr. conrad murray's home in this gated community near the vegas strip. >> looking for documents. >> reporter: the search similar to one at a storage facility in houston last week. >> this d a's office in los angeles doesn't want another o.j. moment. they're working hard behind the scenes to make sure before the charges they have all the evidence because they have gotten burned before. >> reporter: charges that could include manslaughter. police sources tell nbc news murray did administer the powerful sedative propofol the morning jackson died. >> diprivan or propofol is a primary drug here involved in the death. it doesn't say that the drug by and of itself cau