November 30, 2003 – Michael is freed; next date set for January 19

2:13 a.m. - According to a report by Chris Pappas, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, the entire legal process—including taking photos of his face and fingerprinting—took about 30 to 40 minutes. Jackson also turned over his passport to police. He was asked to appear on the morning of January 9 of next year (January 19, 1982) to continue the legal proceedings. After leaving the courthouse, Michael looked very normal and there was no sign of concern on his face. He blew kisses to his fans, who had been waiting for a moment to see him, and then flashed a victory sign at them. Officials did not provide any new information about the child or the time when the alleged crime is said to have occurred. A judge ordered the sealing of the affidavit submitted by the complainant for 45 days. Officials have requested that any other potential victims come forward and file their complaints.