Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department was contacted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office one month ago regarding allegations of child abuse against Michael Jackson. The victim alleges the acts took place in the City of Los Angeles in the late 1980’s. The Department’s Juvenile Division, Child Protection Section, is currently investigating the allegations.

No further details of the investigation will be released.

This news release was prepared by Public Information Officer Jason Lee, Media Relations Section, at 213-485-3586.