diff --git a/Core/src/org/sleuthkit/autopsy/contentviewers/MessageAccountPanel.java b/Core/src/org/sleuthkit/autopsy/contentviewers/MessageAccountPanel.java
index 69b6b0ab15..027fe2f7bc 100755
--- a/Core/src/org/sleuthkit/autopsy/contentviewers/MessageAccountPanel.java
+++ b/Core/src/org/sleuthkit/autopsy/contentviewers/MessageAccountPanel.java
@@ -70,7 +70,8 @@ final class MessageAccountPanel extends JPanel {
      * @throws TskCoreException
      */
     void setArtifact(BlackboardArtifact artifact) {
-        this.removeAll();
+        removeAll();
+        setLayout(null);
         repaint();
 
         if (artifact == null) {