THRILLING STATEMENT

Michael Jackson issued a court-approved video statement via his website (mjjsource.com) Sunday in which he pleaded with the public to "keep an open mind and let me have my day in court... I deserve a fair trial like every other American citizen. I will be acquitted and vindicated when the truth is told." Meanwhile, jury selection in Jackson's child-molestation case begins today. Note to the defense: Good luck finding 12 people who never heard of Jesus Juice.

TV GuideNews Jan. 31, 2005 at 12:00 a.m. PT