Court TV-Fox News Alert..Search Warrant executed at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

A search warrant has been executed at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.

It is being reported that this warrant has something to do with Jackson's relationships with children.

Details to follow.

[honeygrl]

Yeah, in a hurricane you would likely find me either huddled in the corner terrified, or evacuated to a place with no hurricane.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

LOS OLIVOS, Calif. - Investigators conducting a criminal probe swarmed Michael Jackson (news)'s Neverland Ranch on Tuesday, a sheriff's spokesman said. The purpose of the search was not disclosed.

Authorities from the Santa Barbara County sheriff's and district attorney's offices served a warrant about 8:30 a.m. as part of an "ongoing criminal investigation," Sgt. Chris Pappas said in a recorded statement on a media information line.

The district attorney's office had no comment, said legal secretary Debbie Popp.

It was not known whether Jackson or his children were at the Santa Ynez Valley property, which has its own zoo and amusement park with bumper cars, a merry-go-round and Ferris wheel.

Nearly 10 years have passed since the 45-year-old singing superstar faced a child-molestation investigation in a case that never resulted in criminal charges.

The singer who had international hits with the albums "Thriller" (1982), "Bad" (1987) and "Dangerous" (1991), saw his career begin to collapse in 1993 amid allegations he molested a boy. Jackson maintained his innocence, and charges were never filed. He reportedly paid a multimillion-dollar settlement.

Jackson is also connected to Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano, who has begun serving federal prison time for possessing illegal explosives, and is being investigated about whether he secretly taped conversations of celebrities and their lawyers.

Pellicano, 59, reportedly worked for Jackson while the singer was under investigation for child molestation in the early 1990s.

As the raid was under way, Court TV reported that the warrant was tied to allegations brought by a 12-year-old boy. That could not immediately be confirmed by The Associated Press.

Jackson's spokesman, Stuart Backerman, did not answer his cell phone and did not immediately return messages Tuesday.

In a television documentary broadcast on ABC earlier this year, Jackson said he had slept in a bed with many children. "When you say bed you're thinking sexual," the singer said. "It's not sexual, we're going to sleep. I tuck them in. ... It's very charming, it's very sweet."

The search came on the same day Epic Records released "Number Ones," a greatest hits collection featuring Jackson's new single, "One More Chance." On Nov. 26, CBS is scheduled to air a Jackson special consisting mainly of old concert footage.

Jackson has three children, and caused an international uproar last year when he displayed his baby, Prince Michael II, to fans by dangling him briefly from a fourth-floor balcony in Germany, where he had gone to accept an award.

Jackson called the incident a "terrible mistake," and Berlin authorities said the actions were not punishable.

Not much is known about Prince Michael II, whose mother has not been identified. The singer's 6-year-old son, Prince Michael I, and 5-year-old daughter, Paris, were born during his marriage to Debbie Rowe, his plastic surgeon's nurse, which ended in 1999.

He was also married to Lisa Marie Presley (news), Elvis's daughter, between 1994 and 1996.

Jackson routinely keeps the children's heads covered with cloth while escorting them in public — and he usually sports a surgical mask himself when out and about. He has said he wants to protect them from the public eye.

[sweetliberty]

"Are you expressing sympathy for Jackson?"

She thinks Michael Schiavo is a good guy, too.

[cajungirl]

I thinnk we merely have different opinions. And I wonder at what age you would think it was time to have her sleep in her own bed,,,is there an age at which you would be uncomfortable with a daughter in bed with you?

[dwd1]

There is a report on MSNBC from AP that the search is being conducted with a criminal investigation...

Unconfirmed is the speculation that a twelve year old has made allegations....

The only conclusion that I have come to thus far is that I would not want him near my children day or night... I think he trouble conducting an appropriate adult-minor relationship... Doesn't make him a criminal but I think in times like this, perception is something that a responsible adult has to be careful of... At this point, this is more about the appearance of impropriety than anything else... And it is about someone who does not take responsibility for dealing realistically with those perceptions...

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

. The singer's 6-year-old son, Prince Michael I, and 5-year-old daughter, Paris, were born during his marriage to Debbie Rowe, his plastic surgeon's nurse, which ended in 1999.

And there's your proof. Michael has been to bed with Paris.

[StolarStorm]

You were trying to dig into someone's personal matters who may HAVE had a painful incident occur in the past. I thought it was distastful and rather callous. You didn't need to resort to that in order bolster your position.

[Hildy]

Here we go...

[jjbrouwer]

Wacko Jacko never abused Jordan Chandler. He just gave him pocket money - $32.7 million...

Musically, I like some of the early Jackson stuff. You know, the music he made before he became a white man.

[Loyalist]

One boy's word sends an army of cops swarming Jackson's compound? If they send that many cops, they gotta to expect to haul filth away by the trailerload.

[honeygrl]

How often is child abuse in the news? Does that keep you from spanking your children?

[dwd1]

Thank you...

[Letitring]

Yep, they certainly would. Jackson has/had the money to make it very painful to take a stand. That's why I can understand the taking of the money and leaving. Most of these kids were underpriviledged, is my understanding. Some were not, but MOST are from a lower socioeconomic situation. Made it much more difficult to fight back.

[Loyalist]

They seal off the entire floor, where he stays.

Scotchgard?

[Petronski]

Juicy. Everyone should backtrack and read this post #352.

[jimbo123]

Hitlery's private investigator Anthony Pellicano was Jackson's negotiator in the Chandler settlement. Why did Jackson hire Hitlery's goon instead of a lawyer in this situation?

[Texaggie79]

As someone who has a bit of knowledge on recovery I can tell you that talking about a trauma is not traumatic when one is in a healthy recovery.

However, I was not trying to get intimate details, as you suggest. I was simply trying to get her to, perhaps, rethink why she is so suspicious.

That you got so defensive for her makes me wonder about you now.....

Talking about it can help....

[kdmhcdcfld]

Don't you mean a white woman?

[jimbo123]

Aggie Player Charged with Indecent Exposure

[metesky]

Fits like a glove.

Illiterati.