The allegations are believed to involve a boy who appeared on national TV in a British documentary holding hands with Jackson, who said the two had slept in the same bedroom but not the same bed. Jackson defended his sleepovers with children, describing the practice as sweet and innocent.
Jackson counsel Steve Cochran said he could not comment on who the alleged co-conspirator or co-conspirators were because the indictment was sealed and he was under the gag order in the case.
"We have a lot to say and we're going to do our talking in court," he said.
Before the indictment was publicly released, the judge agreed to a prosecution request to delete portions dealing with the conspiracy count. He also agreed with a defense request that parts of three lines be removed.
The judge said the transcripts of the grand jury proceedings would be turned over to attorneys on Monday but will remain under seal. He said he will hold a hearing on the sealing on May 28.
Jackson, who was scolded by the judge for being late to the January appearance, arrived 40 minutes early on Friday. He waved to several hundred fans as he entered the courtroom under an umbrella.
When Jackson left the court in an SUV, he rolled down a window several times and blew a kiss to fans.
Jackson later released a statement, saying "I am completely innocent of these false charges, and I am ready to fight for my innocence. I have complete confidence in my defense team, and believe that at the end of these legal proceedings, I will be fully exonerated by a jury of my peers."
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