Michael Jackson was photographed by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's office following his November 2003 arrest for alleged child molestation. The self-styled "King of Pop" was released after posting $3 million bail.Over 70 law enforcement officers carried out a dramatic swoop on the 45-year-old Jackson's infamous Neverland home on 19 November to "execute a search warrant in connection with a criminal matter".An arrest warrant was then issued, and Jackson turned himself in to Police. He was freed on $3,000,000 bail. The charges were labelled "a big lie" by his lawyer, Mark Geragos, who said Mr Jackson was looking forward to appearing in court.The singer was accused of "lewd or lascivious acts" with a child younger than 14 under section 288(a) of the California penal code.He was later acquitted by a jury after a sensational trial.
Family Doctor Harold Shipman was Britain's most prolific serial killers. He murdered 215 of his patients, the judge heading the official inquiry into his crimes Dame Janet Smith stated. She also said there was a "real suspicion" that the doctor could have claimed another 45 victims during a killing spree which went unchecked for 23 years.On Monday, 31st January 2000 the jury at Preston Crown Court in England convicted Shipman - branded 'Doctor Death' by the media - of 15 murders and of forging a will.Shipman took his own life in prison in early January 2004, never admitting his guilt for the terrible crimes he committed. Hugh Grant
British actor Hugh Grant was arrested June 27, 1995 for lewd conduct after solicitation of hooker Divine Brown's oral services. Grant was arrested when police found him in his car, engaging in oral sex with the Hollywood prostitute.He was fined $1,180 and was placed on 2 years probation. In addition to the fine, Grant had to attend an AIDS education program.Grant's girlfriend, British actress Elizabeth Hurley, said afterwards that she was"very much alone." In a statement issued to the British Press Association she said: "I am still bewildered and saddened by recent events and have not been in a fit state to make any decisions about the future. For many years I have turned to Hugh for help during difficult times and so now, even though my family and friends have been very kind, I am very much alone. This is all very painful for me and if members of the press could find it in their hearts to give me some time I would be very grateful." But the scandal didn't do anything to dent Grant's acting career. The star of the highly successful Four Weddings and a Funeral went on to even greater things in the movie business afterwards, playing leading roles in films like Nine Months (which opened a week after his arrest for soliciting a prostitute), Mickey Blue Eyes and Bridget Jones's Diary.
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael Osbourne - born outside Birmingham, England and better known by rock and TV fans as Ozzy Osbourne - has been arrested other times. But this mug shot of the Rock-n-Roll living legend was taken in connection with his May 1984 arrest in Memphis, Tennessee for public intoxication - he was found staggering drunk down Beale Street.On 19 February, 1982, while wearing a dress, he was arrested in San Antonio, Texas for pissing on the Alamo - he latest said this was one of his greatest regrets. On 1 October, 1982 he visited the Alamo again. But this time, instead of urinating on it, he played a concert there and donated $10K to the Alamo.He also served two months in Winson Green Prison for burglary in 1965. Mick Jagger
This police mugshot of the Rolling Stones front man was taken in 1972, when Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and three members of the Rolling Stones entourage were arrested in Warwick, Rhode Island on charges of assault and obstructing police. The five were involved in a scuffle with a photographer. They pleaded guilty and were released, but the incident caused a four-hour delay of their concert in Boston that night. All charges were dropped. A few years before that in 1967 Jagger and fellow band member Keith Richard were arrested in Britain for drug possession and both spent short periods in jail before their prison sentences were quashed on appeal. Subsequently Richard revealed his heroin use.
Nick Nolte
In September 12 2002 at Malibu, California, actor Nick Nolte - seen in this police mugshot - was arrested for investigation of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs after his Mercedes-Benz car was seen swerving on a highway near his home. The movie star pleaded no contest to driving under the influence of a drug he claimed to have consumed in a bodybuilding supplement. He was placed on probation with orders to remain in drug counseling for several months. Under the plea agreement, prosecutors dropped a second misdemeanor drug count.
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