The project will cover the child molestation charges brought against the singer in 2003, the course of the trial, and the massive media attention surrounding the case. The series will feature direct participants in the events, including jurors, witnesses, and representatives of the prosecution and defense.
The creators stated that they sought to present the case from both sides as a historical account of events, based on what was said directly in court. Michael Jackson was acquitted on all charges in 2005, but discussions surrounding the case continue to this day.