Anthony Pellicano Diaries--Research Compiled by Cheryl Shuman

August 24, 1993: Anthony Pellicano immediately said the 1993 sexual molestation allegation against Michael Jackson was prompted after the Chandler family's unsuccessful effort to extort money from the musician. "These people tried to extort Michael for a lot of money," Anthony Pellicano told KNBC-TV. "When we would not pay, a phone call was made to Child and Family Services, which started this investigation." He offered no further details.