Discovery Cancels Michael Jackson Autopsy Special

12:32 PM PST 12/31/2010 by Bryan Alexander

The network releases a statement 'indefinitely' postponing the controversial broadcast which 9,000 fans signed a petition against.

Following uproar against a planned upcoming TV special re-enacting the autopsy of Michael Jackson, Discovery Communications released a statement announcing the cancellation of the broadcast.

“Given the commencement of legal proceedings beginning next week, and at the request of Michael Jackson's estate, the scheduled broadcast of the medical documentary related to Michael Jackson's official autopsy has been postponed indefinitely,” a statement from the network read.