This is a very big victory for Michael and we are all very proud that he has been completely and totally vindicated in court, as we were certain he would be.

He will be beginning a brand new chapter in the Michael Jackson legend.

Michael and I talk at least every two weeks. He understands why I've done the things I have.

The end of the trial and the 'not guilty' verdicts on all counts, clearing Michael of all charges, mean that he can now concentrate on the future and his art.

I married him because he told me it was the only way he could protect me. If we were just manager and client, my family could do whatever they wanted to get me back, but if I was his wife, they couldn't.

Black people were very angry with me for writing the book. A lot of people didn't believe me, or didn't want to believe me, and that used to really bother me. It was a very painful and difficult time.