Michael Jackson Breaks the Silence

His first statement was made on his own official website, after a four month trial for sexual abuse of a minor.

"Your love, support and loyalty made it all possible. You were there when I really needed you. I will never forget you," Jackson said in a statement posted Sunday on his official Web site.  "Your ever-present love held me, dried my tears, and carried me through. I will treasure your devotion and support forever. You are my inspiration."

Michael Jackson was found not guilty on June 13, by a jury in Santa Maria, California.  The singer, 46, had ten counts of sexual abuse of a minor, age 13.  If he had received a guilty verdict, he could have had 18 years, 9 months in prison.