Michael Jackson: Was he Innocent?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people I know seem utterly convinced of his guilt but I have to say I’m persuaded otherwise by Macauley Culkin’s defense of him. Macauley DGAF and would have no reason to lie.

Maybe he didn't abuse Macauley, that doesn't mean he didn't do it to non-famous children who spent time with him.

[Anonymous]

Of course he wasn’t innocent, and just because he didn’t abuse every boy (McCulkin) doesn’t mean he didn’t horribly abuse others.
The movie out now makes me sick. I can’t believe people are going to see it. It’s a slap in the face to his victims.

[Anonymous]

I am in the middle; notwithstanding guilt or innocence, Jackson’s art is bound to stand the test of time, much like the work of other controversial icons, such as Walt Disney (racial insensitivity) and Alfred Hitchcock (accused of abuse).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think he was odd and had mental health struggles. I do not believe in my heart he was a pedophile. ( I am 53)

The only thing different between him and a poor pedophile is that he was wealthy enough to pay kids very well to be with him.

And to pay off their parents and hire a top attorney like Johnnie Cochran.

[Anonymous]

He got away with it because the jury was star struck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My feeling is that he was inappropriate, but not grossly so. Laying in bed with kids? Totally inappropriate but he was severely emotionally stunted. Not ok, but also not criminal.

Did he molest and rape kids? I don't think so.

Innocent people don’t invite minors to share their bed and then lock the door, and have alarm systems to let them know if anyone on their staff is approaching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m inclined to believe so. Being an oddball doesn’t make you a predator.

Guilty - definitely a pedophile

[Anonymous]

I recognize there is a huge divide between sexually abusing these kids and having an inappropriate relationship with them. However, at the very least, he had significantly inappropriate relationships with many kids. Hell, my kid's coach can't text him directly (for good reason) and yet, we are defending a superstar sleeping in the same bed with a kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I recognize there is a huge divide between sexually abusing these kids and having an inappropriate relationship with them. However, at the very least, he had significantly inappropriate relationships with many kids. Hell, my kid's coach can't text him directly (for good reason) and yet, we are defending a superstar sleeping in the same bed with a kid.

And those same kids could describe his penis. In what universe would a parent think that's ok? Parents wouldn't allow their kids to have sleepovers and shower with their coach so why are so many looking the other way on this and making up excuses? It defies logic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most people I know seem utterly convinced of his guilt but I have to say I’m persuaded otherwise by Macauley Culkin’s defense of him. Macauley DGAF and would have no reason to lie.

All that says is that he didn't abuse Macauley. Doesn't mean it didn't happen to someone else. He can only speak to his experience. I found the accusers believable.

He also had a very close friendship w/eightie’s icon Corey Feldman who also says Michael never abused him.

Perhaps Michael only abused boys that were not so famous……?

The current men that are trying to sue Michael’s estate come off to me as money-hungry snakes.

Just a weird vibe I get…….

Well... YES! That would make total sense. He is going to go after kids that lack power.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most people I know seem utterly convinced of his guilt but I have to say I’m persuaded otherwise by Macauley Culkin’s defense of him. Macauley DGAF and would have no reason to lie.

All that says is that he didn't abuse Macauley. Doesn't mean it didn't happen to someone else. He can only speak to his experience. I found the accusers believable.

He also had a very close friendship w/eightie’s icon Corey Feldman who also says Michael never abused him.

Perhaps Michael only abused boys that were not so famous……?

The current men that are trying to sue Michael’s estate come off to me as money-hungry snakes.

Just a weird vibe I get…….

Well... YES! That would make total sense. He is going to go after kids that lack power.

And then conveniently accuse the parents of just wanting his money or to shake him down. That's harder to pull off with the child stars who don't need his money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My feeling is that he was inappropriate, but not grossly so. Laying in bed with kids? Totally inappropriate but he was severely emotionally stunted. Not ok, but also not criminal.

Did he molest and rape kids? I don't think so.

Innocent people don’t invite minors to share their bed and then lock the door, and have alarm systems to let them know if anyone on their staff is approaching.

Link re: the alarm system?

[Anonymous]

Anyone ever seen the music video that Sean Lennon made about Michael? I think it makes things pretty clear. https://youtu.be/nxH8Bc0cHok?si=Y5Kx72qPyTvQEEQr

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most people I know seem utterly convinced of his guilt but I have to say I’m persuaded otherwise by Macauley Culkin’s defense of him. Macauley DGAF and would have no reason to lie.

All that says is that he didn't abuse Macauley. Doesn't mean it didn't happen to someone else. He can only speak to his experience. I found the accusers believable.

He also had a very close friendship w/eightie’s icon Corey Feldman who also says Michael never abused him.

Perhaps Michael only abused boys that were not so famous……?

The current men that are trying to sue Michael’s estate come off to me as money-hungry snakes.

Just a weird vibe I get…….

Well... YES! That would make total sense. He is going to go after kids that lack power.

And then conveniently accuse the parents of just wanting his money or to shake him down. That's harder to pull off with the child stars who don't need his money.

To be fair, the one family was shaking him down and that's probably how he got off. Because they had shaken down other celebrities and it became clear that was a pattern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone ever seen the music video that Sean Lennon made about Michael? I think it makes things pretty clear. https://youtu.be/nxH8Bc0cHok?si=Y5Kx72qPyTvQEEQr

Whoa I had no idea this existed and didn’t remember that he was hanging out with Jackson back in the day. This is horrifying.