Since the biopic is bringing in new people, it’s important that everyone researches the cases before becoming a Michael Jackson fan.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there, so here’s a thread of credible sources to help you understand the facts. #MJInnocent
Fellow journalists, just as a thought experiment:
Consider, for a brief moment, that Michael Jackson is innocent. We can return to regular programming (the default assumption of guilt) soon. But just for a moment….consider it.
From someone who has spent a lot of time researching the artist, interviewing those close to him, trying to approach the subject fairly, there are some legitimate things to consider, among them:
- I’ve personally spoken to some of Jackson’s accusers as adults and they vehemently defended him. This shouldn’t be too surprising as they have also defended him publicly and in some cases on the stand under oath, before later changing their positions.
- MJ, of course, faced an exhaustive criminal trial and was acquitted of all charges in 2005. That case, when removed from salacious headlines, was actually quite weak. The posthumous cases are objectively weaker.
- I’ve always felt the most compelling allegation would be one not attached to millions of dollars. Every posthumous allegation has been tied to changed stories and enormous sums of money, which would seem to at least invite some level of scrutiny.
- The vast majority of people who spent time at Neverland as children continue to assert that nothing sexual took place. That matters when trying to establish patterns of behavior and grooming.
- Multiple unannounced raids on Jackson’s properties revealed nothing incriminating. Not the case obviously for other recent high profile cases (Diddy, Epstein, etc.), where the evidence is clear.
- Nobody was clamoring for “complexity” and the “whole story” when Leaving Neverland came out. The media left its premier at Sundance in complete lockstep even though it intentionally left out hundreds of conflicting accounts.
- MJ was and is a target because of his differences/eccentricities and because of his wealth.
- Race continues to play a role. We can deny it or rationalize it but it’s always been there. James Baldwin saw it as early as 1985. White journalists have always been quicker to judge, malign, and assume his guilt. Even the “Wacko Jacko” tabloid nickname has racist roots.
Is none of this context relevant? If MJ was in fact not guilty as he asserted, as his family and friends believe, as a jury determined, the treatment he received in his lifetime (and still, decades later) would be reprehensible.
It’s at least worth considering…
Dans une interview, Paris Jackson a raconté que quand elle était enfant, Michael Jackson pleurait parfois devant elle en lui disant que le monde le détestait pour quelque chose qu'il n'avait pas fait.
Robert Pattinson’s upcoming projects:
🎬 As actor
• Die My Love — dir. Lynne Ramsay — actor & producer (Nov 7, 2025)
• The Drama — dir. Kristoffer Borgli w/ Zendaya (Apr 3, 2026)
• The Odyssey — dir. Christopher Nolan (Jul 17, 2026)
• Dune: Part Three — dir. Denis Villeneuve (Dec 18, 2026)
• The Batman – Part II — dir. Matt Reeves (Oct 1, 2027)
• Primetime — dir. Lance Oppenheim — actor & producer (TBD)
• Here Comes The Flood — dir. Fernando Meirelles w/ Denzel Washington & Daisy Edgar-Jones (TBD)
🎥 As producer
• Chaperones — dir. India Donaldson
• How To Save A Marriage — dir. Zoë Kravitz
• Possession (remake) — dir. Parker Finn
• Shot in the Dark — dir. Adam Donald (rumored)
20 years ago, i left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music! So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the way. I’m forever grateful to all of you. Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far!
I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you! Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever! 20 years of the most loyal, die-hard fans that don’t play about me whatsoever, 20 years of hard work and hardworking teams around me, 20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable experiences and accomplishments, 20 years of my family being my number one support system, and to all the people who said yes to me and gave me a chance before it was “cool” to (Execs, DJ’s, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, directors, fashion designers, photographers, glam, journalists, brands, mentors, etc etc) 20 years worth of thanks to you!! I thank God, He’s been very generous to me and the Glory belongs to Him! #R20 🙏🏿⚓️