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Investigative journalist and syndicated columnist Diane Dimond has covered all manner of celebrity and pop-culture stories. Her latest book is Cirque Du Salahi, which uncovered the full story behind Tareq and Michaele Salahi, the so-called White House gatecrashers. Dimond has written extensively about the John Edwards sex scandal for The Daily Beast, and she first broke the news that King of Pop Michael Jackson was under investigation for child molestation. She is the author of the book Be Careful Who You Love—Inside the Michael Jackson Case. She lives in New York with her husband, broadcast journalist Michael Schoen.

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From the Osage to Britney Spears, Guardianship Is Corrupt

HOW CAN THIS BE HAPPENING?

It is shockingly easy to declare a person incompetent and take their money.

Diane Dimond | Published Nov 27, 2023
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Michael Jackson Hit With New Abuse Claim

Fifth Man

The star of a 1987 Pepsi ad featuring Michael Jackson has joined a suit against the singer’s estate, alleging that Jackson sexually abused him for years.

Diane Dimond | Published May 12, 2014

Jackson Accuser’s New Beginning

His abuse allegations brought the King of Pop to court. Last week, he wed in front of the prosecutor, his mom—now named Janet Jackson—and a DJ who unknowingly spun an MJ tune.

Diane Dimond | Published Dec 09, 2013

Penn State’s $60M Payout

Abuse

The university has agreed pay out $60 million to 26 men to settle sexual abuse claims against Jerry Sandusky. But it’s not over. Diane Dimond reports on the new cases waiting to drop.

Diane Dimond | Published Oct 28, 2013

Sorry, Mrs. Jackson

Denied

There will be no billion-dollar payout for Michael Jackson’s mother in the death of her son. Diane Dimond reports.

Diane Dimond | Published Oct 02, 2013

Sandusky Son to Settle

Payouts
Diane Dimond | Published Aug 18, 2013

Behind the Bombshell

Jackson Saga

Michael Jackson spent some $34 million to buy silence from alleged abuse victims, according to a British paper.

Diane Dimond | Published Jul 01, 2013

Jackson’s Shocking New Accuser

Bombshell

Choreographer Wade Robson swore for 20 years that Michael Jackson never touched him. Now he calls the late star a ‘monster.’

Diane Dimond | Published May 09, 2013

The Wildest Jackson Trial Yet

$40 Billion?

The King of Pop is dead. His doctor is in jail. Is there anyone else to blame? By Diane Dimond.

Diane Dimond | Published Apr 01, 2013

NBC’s Sandusky Debacle

MUST SEE TV

<p>John Ziegler is steamed that <i>Today </i>didn’t give his Penn State theories a fair shake, focusing only on the coach—and the network is getting flak for having him on at all. By Diane Dimond.</p>

Diane Dimond | Published Mar 26, 2013

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