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Michael Jackson, convenient freak : Comments

By Binoy Kampmark, published 29/3/2019

This is not to say that Jackson is guiltless; we are simply left to build upon images of degeneracy that, when viewed from a distance, confirm the ledgers of the accuser.

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Who knows? Who cares? The person is dead. Are there not enough live perverts to be going on with?
Posted by ttbn, Friday, 29 March 2019 8:17:05 AM
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Jackson was rich and famous enough to get away with his crimes of buggering little boys.
Posted by plantagenet, Friday, 29 March 2019 12:15:11 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson#Renewed_allegations_and_Leaving_Neverland

"Renewed allegations and Leaving Neverland

Jackson and Safechuck (right) in Honolulu, Hawaii (1988)
In 2013, choreographer Wade Robson filed a civil lawsuit alleging that Jackson had sexually abused him for seven years, beginning when he was seven years old. In 2014, a case was filed by James Safechuck after seeing an interview with Robson, alleging sexual abuse over a four-year period from the age of ten. Both had previously testified in defense of Jackson. In 2015, Robson's case against Jackson's estate was dismissed on the grounds that it had been filed too late, and in 2017 it was ruled that neither of the corporate entities formerly owned by Jackson held responsibility for Jackson's alleged actions. Neither ruling commented on the credibility of the allegations.

The documentary Leaving Neverland (2019) covers Jackson's alleged sexual abuse of Robson and Safechuck. Its release led to an international backlash against Jackson. Radio stations in New Zealand, Canada, and the UK removed Jackson's music from their playlists in response to the renewed allegations. Jackson's family condemned the film as a "public lynching."

As of 2019, five boys who shared a bed with Jackson when they were preteens (Jordan Chandler, Gavin Arvizo, Jason Francia, Robson, and Safechuck) have alleged that he sexually abused them At least seven people formerly employed by Jackson have accused him of sexually abusing or behaving inappropriately with young boys."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaving_Neverland#Synopsis
"In 1993, Michael Jackson was accused of sexually molesting 13-year-old Jordan Chandler. Jackson denied the claims and settled the civil case out of court for a payment of $15 million plus legal fees; the settlement included a nondisclosure agreement."
Posted by plantagenet, Friday, 29 March 2019 12:27:17 PM
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Can't say much about Jackson except what 've read. I do know that his wealth and celebrity status conferred privileges few others enjoy.

Not a particular fan of his music genre and found some of his reported behaviour bizarre.

Didn't care much for Neverland, as I believed it was possibly a honeypot for a sexual predator.

I say this as someone who survived many years of Catholic care and state foster care. And Am here to tell you all of the horror stories you read are not only true but mostly understated.

The disturbing thing about Jackson would seem to be, he acted with parental consent?

If parents cannot see beyond the wealth, glitter and consequent power?

Who are we to point accusing fingers or seek to defend when we know too little about what happened behind closed doors at Neverland!

In the final analysis, the man is dead and has had to answer to the ultimate authority for whatever harm he may or may not have done!

If I had my druthers. I'd test all the accuser's evidence with unbeatable space age lie detection technology. Especially where the estate is being sued by alleged victims!

SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN!
Alan B.
Posted by Alan B., Friday, 29 March 2019 12:30:59 PM
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CORRECTION/RETRACTION:

Jackson was rich and famous enough to get away with alleged accusations that he has sexual relations with boys.
Posted by plantagenet, Friday, 29 March 2019 12:34:24 PM
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It takes enormous courage to come forward and
speak about sexual abuse especially when you've
been in denial all these years - and that it came from
someone you not only admired but loved and came to believe
that the behaviour was normal.

I watched the documentary - "Leaving Neverland."
It left me shell-shocked. Yes, the man is now dead.
However, I believe that the film was more to do with
the two boys (now men and fathers themselves) finding
closure. I hope that they have.

What I found so hard to take in was the fact that their
parents had allowed this to happen.

I don't care how famous a person is or how attractive
the life-style on offer is made - allowing your children
to share a bed with a stranger is not something that
any normal parent would allow. Fame and wealth does not
buy a child. But in Michael Jackson's case it apparently
did - over and over again.

May this be a lesson to all those ambitious parents out
there - who want fame for their children. Think about what
you're actually doing!
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 29 March 2019 3:56:23 PM
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