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For the first time since his June 13 acquittal on all 10 charges of sexual abuse, pop superstar Michael Jackson has "spoken" through a message posted on his official website.

In the message he thanked his family, fans and God for helping him through his four-month trial, reports People magazine.

"Your love, support and loyalty made it all possible. You were there when I really needed you. I will never forget you," says Jackson in the statement.

He added: "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." It is signed, "Love, Michael Jackson.

In a TV interview last week Jackson's mother said that when the words "not guilty" were announced in the courtroom: "I just hugged and cried and he hugged me. And I said, 'At last they saw the truth'."