Michael Jackson performs during his '30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years' tribute concert at New York 's Madison Square Garden, September 2001. He released his latest album, Invincible, the next month. The album followed a major falling out with the head of Sony Music Entertainment, Tony Mottola. The album earned a decent critical reception but failed to repeat his earlier best-selling successes.

Michael Jackson shows off his famous 'crotch grab' move during a taping of the American Bandstand's 50th anniversary show, April 2002. Jackson's edgy 'Wacko Jacko' -- as dubbed by the British press -- persona began to haunt him more and more as he faced another child molestation case in 2003. He was later acquitted on all counts.

Michael Jackson has apparently suffered panic attacks and stress-related problems during his many court battles. Here, Jackson takes the witness stand on Nov. 12, 2002, in a $21 million lawsuit by Marcel Avram, his longtime promoter, who accused Jackson of backing out of two major concerts.

Michael Jackson dangles his third child, son Prince Michael II, over a balcony in Berlin, his head hidden by a towel, on Nov. 19, 2002. Jackson had been waving to fans when he brought his baby onto the balcony. The image created a media storm with strong criticism against Jackson. According to Jackson, Prince Michael II is a result of artificial insemination. The mother's identity has not been released.

In 2003, Jackson was charged with several counts of child molestation involving Gavin Arvizo, who was 13 years old at the time of the alleged crime. Elizabeth Taylor came to Jackson's defense, appearing on Larry King Live. A mental health profile also concluded Jackson did not fit the profile of a pedophile, but that of a regressed 10-year-old child. Jackson was acquitted on all counts in June 2005. Here, Jackson appears for his booking photo at Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department.

Michael Jackson, center, wears an abaya, the traditional Arabic women's veil and gown. He walks with his youngest son, Prince Michael II, also veiled, in Manama, Bahrain, January 2006. Jackson, a reclusive resident of the Gulf island country since being cleared of child molestation charges, was accompanied by his sister, Janet. In 2006, reports on Michael Jackson's foreclosure troubles surfaced -- a potential loss of his Neverland Ranch estate. Through new financial arrangements, Jackson retained his property.