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Michael Jackson’s Estate Responds To “Leaving Neverland” Documentary

Posted on January 26th, 2019
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Staff Editor


Leaving Neverland debuted at the Sundance Film Festival yesterday (Jan. 25) and received a standing ovation.

However, Michael Jackson‘s estate wasn’t too happy or impressed. A statement was released on the same day as the documentary, accusing the production of “focusing on false allegations against the singer while dismissing favorable testimonies,” as reported from HotNew Hiphop.

According to the estate, Leaving Neverland is “the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in life, and now in death.” The statement classifies the men featured in the production, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, as “two perjurers.” It was reported that the two had given sworn statements, stating that Michael had never abused them. They cleared his name while Michael was still alive, but its obvious they’re going back on their word now.

In 2005, Robson testified for Jackson’s defense during the trial that concluded with the entertainer’s acquittal on molestation charges. Jackson’s estate also slammed the documentary for focusing on these two individuals and omitting those who have stood by Jackson in his defense over the years.

“He treated children with respect and did nothing hurtful to them,” they added. “The film takes uncorroborated allegations that supposedly happened 20 years ago and treats them as fact.”

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