Michael Jackson's video nasty

Michael Jackson's video nasty

Unseen footage shows Jacko squirming in horror as he's quizzed over sex...but then he defends himself

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A SHOCK video of Michael Jackson defending himself as he is quizzed over child abuse allegations has been uncovered by the News of the World.

The bombshell tape - never before made public - shows the King of Pop NERVOUSLY LAUGHING, COVERING HIS FACE with his hands in dismay and GROANING IRRITABLY as a team of lawyers grilled him in 1996 as part of a lawsuit brought against him by Neverland staff.

You can watch the footage by clicking below.

Watch exclusive unseen footage of Michael Jackson

Thriller star Jackson-who died last week-SQUIRMS at times as he is questioned about allegations surrounding Jordy Chandler, Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin and Brett Barnes.

SEE: ASTONISHING JACKO 'HAPPY FAMILY' PICS

But at one point in the frank and revealing footage, the star launches into a spirited defence of himself in which he:

INSISTS he is NOT GAY.

DENIES bleaching his skin and says he is PROUD to be black

SLAMS his child abuse accusers as LIARS and cites the teachings of JESUS to defend his sleeping in the same bed as boy visitors to his Neverland ranch in California.

SEE: JACKSON PLAYS DEAD IN COFFIN

"Jesus said to love the children and be like the children-to be youthful and innocent, and be pure and honourable," says Jackson reading from a statement he has written.

"He always surrounded himself with children. That's how I was raised-to believe, and to be like that, and to imitate that."

The three-hour video was made in March, 1996-three years after Jackson was first accused of molesting 13-year-old Jordy Chandler who was reportedly paid $22 million not to testify against him.

Stand

And it was filmed NINE YEARS before he faced trial over alleged abuse of cancer sufferer Gavin Arvizo, 13-in which prosecutors also claimed he had abused Barnes, 11, and Culkin between the ages of 10 and 14. He was cleared despite refusing to take the stand.

Our tape shows a legal hearing as part of the private suit against the star by what became known as The Neverland Five-a group of former workers at the estate who claimed wrongful dismissal.

One of the key arguments put forward by their chief lawyer Michael Ring was that Jackson, then 37, had threatened staff who claimed they witnessed him behaving inappropriately with children.

The camera focuses on the pale-looking star-wearing a black jacket, red shirt, and black hat-sitting at a table in the hearing room at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York.

He is looking steadfastly forward at the legal team in front of him-including Ring and co-counsel Ruth Ann Niosi. Sat off camera are his briefs, Steve Cochrane and legal adviser Zia Modabber.

But his demeanour is shattered when asked by Ring: "Mr Jackson, in the latter portion of 1993 there were some allegations levelled at you concerning improper conduct with some young boys."

Smile

Jackson's face breaks into a weary smile before he straightens it and answers: "Yes". When asked "Are you familiar with a person named Jordy Chandler?", the distracted star at first looks stunned and asks: "Who?"

A few seconds later, as Ring and one of Jackson's aides discuss legal issues about whether or not the star will answer questions about Chandler, the singer bites his lip, picks up papers in front of him and hides behind them for a second before putting them down and trying-and failing-to stifle a huge yawn.

But when asked if he was aware that "Jordan Chandler, or his family on his behalf, filed a litigation, a lawsuit, against you" he lowers himself in his chair and quietly says: "Yes." The star is clearly nervous about the questioning, at one point leaning across the table to apparently look at the opposing lawyers' notes. Looking gaunt and scratching his neck, chest and head, Jackson fidgets through a series of questions about the staff at his ranch who have spoken out against him, revealing that although he has heard their names he doesn't know what job they did.

But it is when the boys are mentioned that he becomes the most animated. At one point Ring asks him: "To your knowledge Mr Jackson, were you ever accused of having sexually molested Brett Barnes?"

Case

The Aussie boy, then 11, slept in the same room as Jackson for a year, according to the testimony of his sister Karlee in documents submitted for the Jordy Chandler case.

But Barnes and his mother insisted nothing inappropriate happened. Clearly disturbed by the question, Jackson squirms away from the camera, closes his eyes and covers his face, before breaking into a smile and shaking his head.

After more legal argument, Ring moves onto child screen star Culkin, asking: "To your knowledge, were you ever accused of having sexually assaulted Macaulay Culkin?"

Again Jackson throws his hands up to his face in frustration, groaning: "Oh."

His lawyer Cochrane quickly says: "That's an instruction not to answer that one." Jackson doesn't. Instead he shakes his head and smiles before looking into the camera. But as the lawyers battle on, the Bad star becomes increasingly agitated and produces a series of his own handwritten documents.

Jackson admits it is a list he made, saying: "When I get angry enough I write down what I want to say and what I want to talk about, to set the record straight.

"Cos you get to a point where you get tired of people lying. I get tired of situations like this, where people completely lie on me, and I'm sick of it . . . I want to set the record straight."

Jackson first denies bleaching his skin. "I'm a black American and I'm proud of it. And I'm honoured of it," he says. "The bleached skin rumour, which is a rumour. I don't bleach my skin. He adds: "They say-they once said-I wanted a white kid to play me as a child, which was a rumour."

Then he blurts out: "I'm not gay." And he adds in faltering, disjointed speech: "Don't judge a person unless you have spoken to them one-on-one, which, which is true. 'Cos what you hear is a lie."

The star, who was raised a Jehovah's Witness by his parents in Gary, Indiana, tries to defend his behaviour with children by referring to teachings in the Bible.

He says: "He (Jesus) was talking to his apostles, and they were fighting over who's the greatest among themselves. And he said, 'Whoever humble yourself like this child is the greatest among me'."

Jackson seems distracted by the nitty-gritty details about his sacked staff. He denies bugging workers, and using radio transmitters disguised as pens. To other questions about them he answered either "I don't remember" or "I'm not sure".

As the hearing drew to a close Jackson seems totally uninterested in the proceedings, grinning at his lawyers' doodles on notepads and saying: "That's good."

What was also good for Jackson was that the sex abuse discussions on the tape were discounted in the civil case which he later won.

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I LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON FOR LIVE♥

By hi.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:42 PM.

I think u shd go back to school James Williams. U r obviously not qualified to be a BPS registered Psychologist.

MICHAEL IS OBVIOUSLY INNOCENT. READ HIS EYES!!!!

By Susan.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:33 PM.

"To your knowledge, were you ever accused of having sexually assaulted Macaulay Culkin?"

Again Jackson throws his hands up to his face in frustration, groaning: "Oh."

His lawyer Cochrane quickly says: "That's an instruction not to answer that one."


........and Michael doesn`t. Gee if it were me and I was innocent, I couldn`t answer fast enough from saying NO! But Jackson doesn`t. Gee, I wonder why that is?

And by the way, never in my life have I EVER heard of someone addicted to surgical anesthetic. Why would somebody need something that knocks out someone temporarily unless that person WANTED somebody out? It would be a pretty convenient drug for someone who wanted to rape wouldn`t it? The victim wakes up and remembers nothing.

By Eddie.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:46 PM.

He didn't pay the boy, he wanted to fight in court his insurance company paid without his will.

Michael Jackson was to nice for his own good!

RIP Michael xxx

By Sarah .. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:45 PM.

The way things are commented on in the video is absolutley not what I see. I think he's so tired and sad of all the stories of him. I think it's time to let him alone and let past be past.

By Rasmus.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:13 AM.

I feel so sorry for you michael , being branded a child molester! I dont think you did what you were accused of and I dont think all your other millions of fans do either! He looks so fed up in the vid ! I hope he can have some peace and happiness now ! RIP Michael Jackson xx

By S 1921.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:12 AM.

Looks like he was successfully coached in how to lie about what he did. And he has fooled many people.

Only a guilty person would have paid the kids to keep silent about what actually happened.

By none.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:34 AM.

Not to defend Jackson, or to say he was innocent of the accusations, but has anyone been questioned by the police or been made to participate in a deposition against yourself? Sometimes you can't help but laugh and/or be bored by the police/lawyer's stupidity.

By sammy.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:27 PM.

Not a darn thing here...consistent with everything he ever said. once again, media saying LOOK WHAT WE FOUND - LOOK HOW SMART WE ARE...let the man rest.

By Blurt.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:24 PM.

I find it funny how people are all of a sudden interested in micheal jackson again and trying to deffend his honour after he is dead,.
i am not a fan of him and i never have been,.
How can people comment saying that this video is 100% proof that he is inocent,
if he was inocent why was his lawyer telling him not to answer sertain questions, what did he have to hide if he was inocent,
the fact is, people dont want to believe that he was capable of doing these nasty things,
if he was inocent then why did he pay (TWENTY TWO MILLION) to that kid jordan.
why the hell did he make kids sleep in his bed with him.
you can believe what you want, but we may never know what actualy happend at neverland.

By terry.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:24 PM.

i think this video shows he did not do the alligations against him as he looks shocked about whats been said and is sick off hearing the smae stories over and over again RIP MJ

By hannah .. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:40 AM.

All the people saying he is innocent probably believe religion is truth as well. You have to be braindead to think he is telling the truth. Your opinions mean nothing.
People with real intelligence know exactly what kind of person he was and no amount of post death brainwashing to try and project his image will work.
Fool yourself, you're not fooling us.

By liam.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:30 PM.

He appears to be a very intelligent and sound guy to me. The wacko image was created by the media and initiated by himself. Must have been very hard to him to deal with all the false allegations. I don't think he ever harmed a child, he is not a pedofile. Now he is dead and this shadow of negativeness falls off him, it really reveals the greatness he was. Hope Michael Jackson finds rest and peace now.

By rene.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:30 PM.

Innocent innocent innocent!
He shakes his head in disbelief.He laughs because what he's hearing is absurd.Pretty normal reactions.He didn't sleep in the same bed....only in the same room.I don't see a problem there.He was a child himself.The media...especially Martin Bashir destroyed him.And continue to do so after his death.Shame on you!Can we now please let the man rest in peace.

By Sandra.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:31 PM.

Hmmm....Definitely thought was bizarre person...but talented...tended to believe that he was guilty...but after viewing this one little snippet he sounds like he is telling the truth.

Unfortunate that there are people out there to take advantage of people: con artists, the media (hungry for a story), lawyers (hungry to win a case and make a name for themselves)....all at the expense of another person.

By Joe.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:07 PM.

Why do peope always want to knock this BEAUTIFUL MAN down.I am a mother of 2 grown up boys age 21 and 24.I would have let Michael look after my boys any time when they were young, he is 100% innocent,just a kind gentle,lovely person and there"s not many of them around .R.I.P MICHAEL you will be missed by so many people .

By Debbie.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:10 PM.

You may all love his music, but how can you defend the behavior of a creature like this?
He was a media freak, a pervert and a very sick puppy.

He bleached his skin, had cosmetic surgury to "disguise" his racial origins, in short......
He lied.

By Serial666.. Posted July 5 2009 at 12:00 PM.

Have most of these people been watching the same video? As a BPS registered Psychologist who's specialism is social psychology inc body movement, gaze and gesture his behaviours do not support what he is saying. He is either withholding information or lying.

By James Williams.. Posted July 5 2009 at 12:10 PM.

I truly think he is innocent.
No molster would admit to an interviewer that he slept with kids.
He is a misguided soul and turned out to be wierd but a molester...no.

By marianne.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:58 PM.

wht to say abt him... the cruel people killed the innocent man..how the poeple could be so cruel against such a nice person.. he was kind , innocent, loving, moreover a soft person.. the people nd media has to answer fr his kids mourn.. nobody says tht he is nervous in this video.. he looks confident but he is fedup nd still smiles.. tht was him.. nd the people missused it..
poor jacko... i never belived he 's guilty.. may his soul rest in peace..

By ss.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:49 PM.

Michael was proven INNOCENT in a court of law, give him the respect he earned in life in his death at least. Sleep peacefully in Gods arms Michael no one can hurt you there R.I.P

By Lorraine.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:01 PM.

Guilty or not, he admitted to sleep with children. That's wrong period. He set himself up for all the accusations and that's no ones fault but his own. I don't understand why so many people defend someone that pays his accusers to silence them. Do you really believe his accusers could have stood up against his barrage of lawyers in court and been humiliated and had it drag on for years? People have went to jail for a lot less. Just sayin'...

By Thomas.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:05 PM.

I think the reason he is laughing is that he had heard the allegations so many times and knew that they were so preposterous. I agree with the above comments that the Chandler family would not have settled out of court if there had been any truth in the allegations, yes perhaps they were advised to take this course of action due to there being little chance of conviction but, if I were them, I'd rather have seen the case through to the bitter end and walked away with nothing knowing that I had done everything in my power to bring someone responsible for harming my child to justice.

I do not believe there is any truth to the allegations made against him - I believe his only crime was not following the "normal" path in society. I think he was a troubled individual whose actions were misread and misunderstood.

By Emma.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:02 PM.

He is god, king of pop and angel

By Chinese.. Posted July 5 2009 at 12:23 PM.

Innocent men don't pay a boy 22 Million dollars to NOT testify against them. Period.

By jcf.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:54 PM.

he is innocent....

By sona.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:54 PM.

i reckon he wasnt guilty people just saw it as an opportunity to sponge some money out of him and to get a bit of publicity, there is no real evidence either...

By Sarah.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:15 PM.

No Way..... That is what really happened ..NOTHING NOTHING AND NOTHING.... The easy way to make money in that situation.... and now after a week he died ALL THE MEDIA take out all reserve documents and reportage they've got.
Now my question is Why did not they do this before??????? WHY????
Cause has been a Global Manipolation some people don't limited to hate him but the target was DESTROY HIM and we didn't do nothing to stop them
R.I.P. Michael you give us something will be there for the eternety..

By P & G.. Posted July 5 2009 at 12:31 PM.

Michael Jackson was INNOCENT!!!!

Lets way up the facts:

He'd clearly been abused himself and had a shocking child hood. Pushed into the world of music and fame, he enjoyed it, but at the same time he never grew up

If he was guilty no American court would have allowed him to get away with such horroible crimes. He clearly didn't have the stability to face questioning on a clealry embrassing subject. It's obvious he had issues with sex, partly again down to his up bringing.

This poor man was hounded to his death, if he had been like Gary Glitter fair enough, but he wasn't. I wish people would just leave him alone. In the first trial they didn't have enough evidence and I believe the second was only rbought about because of thick thugs and the fact he stupidly gave that boys family some money. He was cleared in the second case and that's because he is innocent!!!!!!!!!

By Julia.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:44 PM.

I am a parent and no matter how much money anyone offered me i would not accept it to keep quiet and let it happen to someone else's child. I would want the abuser hung drawn and quartered trust me. So for the parents of the children that accused him of doing it, obviously he didnt, thats why they could be paid off so easily. They themselves need jailing for putting him through such a terrible ordeal publicly and trying to taint such an innocent person. RIP An Innocent Man.

By Jayne.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:45 PM.

I have just watched video and agree with the majority Michael is innocent he was squirming at the questions being asked and I hope that the accusers rot in hell also. Who would take money if your child was abused I certainly would not they are discusting little creatures and should live forever with the guilt that they killed Michael.
R.I.P Micheal we love you and know you were the innocent victim in a sick world

By Janine Davies.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:13 PM.

How come nobody cared about him when it was said he only had 6 months to live cause of his infections? Which is why he came up with this tour and which is why he's dead. Nobody cared then

By Mac.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:12 PM.

Why should we feel surprise at how some evil people treated Michael. Just look how they treated JESUS.How guilty was HE?

By Euna Amechi.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:11 PM.

If someone is accused of molesting kids they react with anger not laughing. This man was a sicko. He settled with one family for close to 30 Million Dollars. If they had no proof they would have accepted much less. Why $30 Million? Cause they had very damaging evidence. How many of you Jackson defenders would have allowed your child to spend time alone with him?

By Dennis D.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:17 PM.

I dont believe he was guilty of those crimes, he was accused of. I find it unbelievable, that people are still digging up dirt about him, when he is no longer here to defend himself, it seems all they are interested in is the money they can make by selling their stories, when there isnt any real evidence to back them up and that is why he wasnt charged for them. The boys parents should be ashamed that they accepted money from Michael, as didnt make him guilty of anything, just made them look like money was more important to them than their son, they shouldnt have accepted it. Proves what alot of money grabbers are still out there. Lets hope any money that he has left goes to the main three people in his life, his children.

By Eternal12.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:17 PM.

"Allen Backe - imagine if your child had been sexually abused - would you settle out of court? I know I certainly wouldn't, no amount of money would be enough until I saw that person be put in prison. To me this shows he is innocent and that the parents were just after the money." posted by Leanne

Have you thought that Jordan's lawyers may have advised his parents to take the money because there was little chance of a conviction?

By Think Twice.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:15 PM.

Michael is not squirming at all,he just looks exasperated and fed up with it all. Wouldn't you get fed up?! How many times can you say, I didn't do anything wrong? Sadly it all boiled down to $$$ It did not hurt just Mike & his family, it hurt all his fans too, it is a shame that this was not aired before, for Michaels sake, maybe he wouldn't have had insomnia, anxiety problems & maybe depression, or some of his music would not have sounded so angry, perhaps he would not have become addicted to medication, and would most likely still be here entertaining and inspiring us & folks would be looking forward to seeing him at he O2! How would anyone feel if they are constantly being accused of doing something so harmful and so serious, and you know you didn't do it what would it do to you? how would you feel about it? I think his spending spree's were another distraction/addiction to compensate for the turmoil & pain he felt - that got the poor guy into further trouble, law suites etc. Most of these things that happened to him since the first allegations - is a result of the repercussions of that time. You have to remember that at the end of the day, through all the lavish lifestyle, the money, fame, noteriety etc - MJ was still a man - of flesh & blood. Not enough people remember that about him! You should read between the lines & not just what you are being fed by the media. He made some mistakes just like every one he was just a man - I am REALLY going to miss him badly.

By Susie.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:19 PM.

Its a pity this video didnt come out years ago and then people would see he is and always had been innocent, also probably the Arviso trail would never have happened and the Legend would still be here.. All you doubters shame on you, you judged an innocent man.

By Jax.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:22 PM.

How is the video nasty or shocking?

If anything, NOTW, you have just made far more people believe MJ, and the people who already did now convinced.

That is not a guilty man in that video, he is appalled and embarrased by what they are saying. Anybody can see that he is completely fed up of all that crap.

MJ was innocent.

Jordy Chandlers mum ALWAYS denied MJ ever harming Jordy, it was only his nutjob father who wanted to destroy Michael Jackson and get one thing from him, money.

He got the money, he got what he wanted. Scumbag.

By Tom_89.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:20 PM.

c moon leave him alone , where was this video when he was alive??? let him rest in peace, he deserve that. in my country ppl say "dead mouth dont speak", its all over now, he is gone and THAT'S IT

God bless you MJ !!!

By maja.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:25 PM.

If Michael Jackson had taken a lie detector test and it came out that he was telling the truth, it would have satisfied the public of his innocence. Why didn't he take one? In my opinion I don't think he would have passed and that's why he didn't take one, and instead, bought his way out.

By Delta Bravo.. Posted July 5 2009 at 12:43 PM.

I love you Michael as if you were one of my own children. I simply know you"re a Good person. R.I.P.

By eunaamechi.. Posted July 5 2009 at 12:48 PM.

What are they trying to do? The man was NOT GUILTY!! He's telling the truth, everyone can see that on this video!

By Theo.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:08 PM.

surely if ur children had been molested by someone and you knew this to be fact then you would want it taken to court to get the guilty party jailed (and you would probably receive a large amount in compensation anyway). NO amount of money would prevent a parent from ensuring the person/people who sexually abused their children got away with their crime...unless that was the initial motive and the allegations were completely fabricated. The fact the family accepted the payout proves that the allegations were false. Then when other people saw the payout they received they thought they would join the bandwagon and see how much they could get out of the guy.

By coco.. Posted July 5 2009 at 12:51 PM.

Poor guy. You see this video & you realise HE IS TELLING THE TRUTH. His eyes display such sadness. It's as though they are saying, "Why won't you believe me!?".
All he did was bring us joy with his incredible talent, fed our soul with music, and helped endless charities all over the world.
We destroyed him for that. We exploited this amazing human being & took his kindness for weakness.
We forgot the 'Fact' of Michael Jackson and believed the rumour.
Rest in peace, Michael. x

By MissBint.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:40 AM.

MICHAEL IS NOT AND WAS NOT GUILTY!
He was a very honest, amazing man, who mearly wanted to have a propper childhood. He was proud to be a black american, some people may think that that is not true, but it is. Yeah he changed his face and the colour of his skin, but that does not mean that he didn't like being an american.
You believe everything that is in the paper, but I don't! They just want to sell a paper and no-one knows what really happened. Only Michael did and now we will never find out, we would have never of found out if he was alive. He was shocked in that video and found it hard and embarrising to answer those questions, anybody would.
I rest my case!

By Lotte.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:19 AM.

He's a legend and an innocent one at that.
R.I.P Michael.

By Mark.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:19 AM.

After watching the video, I believe he was innocent. I love you Great King Michael.
Michael is innocent!!! Michael is innocent!!! Michael is innocent!!!
R.I.P. Michael, Italy believe and loves you

By Loris Lepore Italy.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:48 AM.

Well i think he apears really calm doesnt look
like a guilty person as far as his reactions to questions he was not evasive or anything.

By Denver Morgan.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:53 AM.

I feel so sorry for MJ, his life was like a social /cultural experiment - he didn't have a choice, that is all he knew - moulded from a young age then fed to the lions, reminds me of the Truman Show. poor michael...

By think.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:04 AM.

Those who brought false accusations against MJ should rot in hell. I hope u'll always be haunted and never experience any peace in this world. Love u Micheal, i know u are in a better place now

By Embo.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:53 AM.

MJ looks uncomfortable, having said that..we'd all look uncomfortable if we were being quizzed about such things wouldn't we?? This video proves nothing and its about time that this poor man and his family was left in peace.

By Donna.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:29 AM.

i hate people who can't spell

By ficko.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:31 AM.

Michael Jackson was the real Peter Pan, but unfortunately for him he is now not here to defend himself and all the rubbish is being told about him, every little bit of dirt that can be russelled up is being written and on the tv. If people had only believed that Michael was innocent and just was playing out his childhood like he so wanted as a child but was unallowed then he would as still been as popular as he now is dead.
The thing is people judge too quickly and these judgements can really do harm, so say a pray to Michael and hope that he is now wherever he wants to be RIP Michael, I loved you and your music. xxxxxxxx

By Debbie.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:58 AM.

mj had a pure heart...i believe it was he who was right and it is us who have been corrupted...our minds as we get older become distorted by the world around us believing things to be bad and threatening...we worry and see the worst in the good around us because thats how the media wants us to be.... he loved with all his heart and that was his only crime....anyone who cannot see that is only seeing a mirror image of themselves...rip legend

By johny.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:44 AM.

the nonce isnt answering any questions at all. he spends all his time trying to justify why a grown man should be sleeping with kids. SICK

By john.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:02 AM.

This video just goes to prove that he was innocent

By nicky.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:59 AM.

The video is open to interpretation - it doesn't prove anything one way or another; however, if you look at the evidence and read all of the accounts, it is clear that something deeply inappropriate went on between Jackson and Chandler; it is also clear that Chandler's family were as crazy as Jackson.

What this video does tell us very clearly, though, is that Jackson was little more than a moron. Jesus didn't "always" surround himself with children - on one occasion he asked that children be suffered to come to him, that's all. Jackson clearly had developed his own personal Bible story in order to paint himself and his behaviour in a certain light, primarily to himself but also to others. This is somewhat twisted and sick, and also bears no intellectual scrutiny. A whackball of enormous proportions, and a sad comment on our culture that this idiot was elevated to being a hero by so many people.

By Jaibo.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:49 AM.

for the kids sake let him rest now please cant change things now thanks

By malcolm connelly.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:09 AM.

This video proofs he is innocent. We love you Michael and we believe in you 100%.R.I.P

By Lisa.. Posted July 5 2009 at 11:09 AM.

I am a Chinese. I love Michael! I think he is innocent. He is just a child! a lonely child! why don't people give him more love when he was alive? I feel so sad!

By loveMichael.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:59 AM.

MJ settled out of court for the same reasons some of us pay tickets that are not deserved--simply for the sake of putting it behind us and not having to deal with it. For MJ 22 million payout was peanuts, I would have done the same thing. Besides, you can't be sure that justice will prevail. Man is awful and always likes to see the worst in others and to put them down. This is especially true for high profile people, and those whom we do not consider "normal", we love to tear them down. I am the same age as MJ and I was never a fan, but I like his music. I do not believe for a second that he was guilty of anything but love. As a father I know what he speaks of, there is a sweetness to be felt when laying next to a sleeping child. It does not imply any sexual behavior to me.

By Jim.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:56 AM.

leave the poor man alone and let his family grieve in peace,they shouldnt have to read such rubbish like this they have enough to cope with his death never mind vicious allegations from twisted staff,
R.I.P Michael your music will always live on in your fans from all over the world:)xx

By maz.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:25 AM.

to me, i think the laughs mean "for god's sake.. I can't even believe you're saying that" as in... he's tired of hearing it and wasting time!

By c.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:18 AM.

I honestly dont think MJ would do anything to harm a child, the complete opposite. I bet all he done was help sick and poor childern, and to be accussed of something like that and your innocent is a terrible shame. I watched every day of his trial, and to me it was a farce, and rightly so he was found not guilty on all charges.
Im hoping one day, one of the children will be man enough to come forward and say, they were put up for it for the money.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson and thank you for your music, wich will live on forever.

By dave.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:39 AM.

This video just proves to me that he was innocent. Its what i always thought deep down. Can we let him rest in peace now.

By lisa jackson.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:38 AM.

This video has just showed me that the man the legend was innocent,i dont think he could beleive he was being asked such questions about people he trusted!. What an easy target he was!! shame on you all ,he was and always will be the greatest entertainer ever, r i p mike we will miss you

By mike whitlock.. Posted July 5 2009 at 10:21 AM.

I BELIEVE HE WAS INNOCENT BUT I FIND IT VERY ODD HOW THERE HAS BEEN NO COMMENT FROM MACAULRY CULKIN?

By steffan.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:42 AM.

Did I watch the same video as James Desborough? To me Michael looks even more innocent than I already believed him to be. He appears embarrased, in fact as times, mortified to be accused of these things. A sweet, caring man who tried his best to bring peace and love to the world. RIP, Michael - you deserve it. Nathaniel, spot on!

By Maria.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:47 AM.


His response seems normal to me. Perhaps it seems wierd to the British since, unlike average Americans, they don't express their emotions as overtly.

By Robert.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:37 AM.

he laugh because he's tired of it..and he knows he's innocent.. blah3x

By marnie.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:36 AM.

For some reason Johnny Depp always comes to mind lately when watching latter-year MJ. now if Depp is allowed and celebrated for being "quirky" and "oddball", why do people not tolerate MJ for basically the same thing - just offscreen? the amount of plastic surgery-gone-wrong and body-alteration in Hollyweird is old hat by now, so why the Bash a Freak campaign people buy into so easily? isn't it all about lines and boundaries a Black man should not cross, but it's alright by White men & women? I'm genuinely grasping for the answers.

By meh.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:24 AM.

i always believe the MJ was innocent. Mj was just a child in a body of a grow man and nobody understood him. This people lying just for money they are horrible. MJ you are in peace now. nobody can hurt you with thier lies. You are a legend and you left us your wonderful music. You are and you always will be the KING OF POP.

By lisbeth moore .. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:24 AM.

This video confirmed what I have always believed and that is that Michael was innocent of the allegations. I wished this video had been released to the public.

By sarah.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:06 AM.

I don't know if the allegations against MJ are true. If they are not true I can understand why he would feel frustrated at having them repeatedly ask of him. On the other hand, I also do not know if the allegations against him are all lies either. All the excuses for his weird behavior do not make him innocent of the allegations either. The lesson learned from MJ's life is don't behave in a weird manner for whatever reason, money being one, and give unknowing people a reason that might justify the same type of allegations and make them seem likely. I wouldn't wish his lifes experiances on anybody for any reason. He may have been very talented, but where did it get him to? RIP MJ

By Russ.. Posted July 5 2009 at 9:02 AM.

I think he was guilty when it comes to jordy...hence the HUGE pay off!!
The others i believe tried to jump on the bandwagon ..

By cravena.. Posted July 5 2009 at 8:59 AM.

Michael Jackson was a guilty man. This video proves that he was. Michael looks frustrated in answering the questions because he knew full well that this is THE TRUTH. It is a shame that the truth had to come to light after his death. Michael Jackson, I think you had the last laugh on everyone else and I congratulate you for that. Rest in Peace. ... ps.. What's with that hat?

By Stephen Lucas.. Posted July 5 2009 at 8:58 AM.

Has anyone ever thought what if THEY were wrong? and he WAS innocent and just a caring, sweet man??.. surely the stress of all of this could be the cause for a man dying at the age of 50????

By KJS.. Posted July 5 2009 at 8:55 AM.

Allen Backe - imagine if your child had been sexually abused - would you settle out of court? I know I certainly wouldn't, no amount of money would be enough until I saw that person be put in prison. To me this shows he is innocent and that the parents were just after the money.

By Leanne.. Posted July 5 2009 at 8:54 AM.

is there anywhere that i can watch the whole three hour video?????

By Faye .. Posted July 5 2009 at 8:36 AM.

I agree with poster Pam and many others, I NEVER believed the allegations even once. He was crucified, like Jesus, the prophet he was emulating. RIP Darling, you were too good for this world, but oh the gifts you left us....

By LA Woman.. Posted July 5 2009 at 8:28 AM.

if charges were never true, why did those boys and their families bring charges against him, and why did MJ settle out of court? answer please

By Allen Backe.. Posted July 5 2009 at 8:13 AM.

Michael Jackson was an innocent man. This video proves that he was. Michael looks frustrated in answering the questions because he knew full well that the opposing attoney who is doing the questioning knows that Jackson was innocent. It was like trying to squeeze water out of a lemon. THERE WAS NOTHING THERE. It is a shame that the truth of his innocents will come to light after his death. Michae Jackson, I think you will have the last laugh... Rest in peace MJ!!!

By Pam.. Posted July 5 2009 at 7:56 AM.

His eyes look at the reporter. he is cognisant, he is complient and answers questions, seems he could demand an attorney. I find him quit convincing that he is innocent. SAdly I believe it was this constant battle against child molestation charges that killed him. The final battle was so unbelivable to me, here he has prior allegations and this mother chooses to send her boys to spend weeks with Michael. I knew at once as a mother, she was searching for a fortune. What I don't understand is how the public is so innocent to the daily harassment the rich and famous are by people trying to make a fortune off them, either by entrapment or sueing. It is part of the package/ I really believe Micheal was too innocent for this world . RIP

By cindy.. Posted July 5 2009 at 7:49 AM.

Why didnt they give him a lie detector test? and why has this video come out now? This man was more a danger to himself in the latter years with mentle issues he certainly wasnt the full ticket. The truth will now come out and i do think over the years he had become detached from reality, and truly believed he was doing nothing wrong when sleeping with these kids. He should have been sectioned off.

By bobthebaggie.. Posted July 5 2009 at 7:18 AM.

He seems cogent and lucid and responds with disbelief to the sexual accusations. I see nothing wierd or odd here.

By Brett.. Posted July 5 2009 at 6:36 AM.

i dont see squirming, i see disappointment his reaction is typical of someone who thinks this must be a joke, i dont know if he did it, but from what i can tell he answered honestly, its such a shame now after hes gone all this has come out, he deserves peace, isnt it just possible that he wanted to do the right the thing by these kids, yea he was a little unusual but isnt that what made him famous, he had something you cant buy or learn, he was talented beyond belief and lived a life he always wanted as a child. i say leave him alone and his family especially his children. dont we all grow up and do things we didnt do as kids, he just wanted to share that with other kids. RIP Micheal jackson.

By michelle.. Posted July 5 2009 at 6:35 AM.

I cannot believe his heart made it to 50 years old enduring a life like that.

You are forever loved, Michael. May you rest in peace with God.

By anonymous.. Posted July 5 2009 at 5:44 AM.

That is the most lucid I have ever seen Michael Jackson and I understand him completely. Others were attempting to manipulate his behavior into something sick which it was not. MJ is both frustrated and incredulous at the dishonorable attempt. I suspect that Michael Jackson was a highly intelligent man - much more so than most other human beings around him. He loved children. Case closed.

By MJ Fan.. Posted July 5 2009 at 5:37 AM.

Michael looks frustrated and embarrased. I believe him to be innocent. What was done to him was one of the biggest injustices ever. It destroyed him. RIP for eternity, Michael. You are much loved.

By Mary.. Posted July 5 2009 at 5:32 AM.

I don't believe in the afterlife... but for his sake, I hope there is one and I hope it is amazing. I hope he can be surrounded and embraced by the warmth and hope that he gave to so many people. This video is only shocking because it is yet another example of how relentless the jealous are in seeking to destroy someone amazing.

By Nathaniel.. Posted July 5 2009 at 3:15 AM.

poor Michael!!i love you my angel!!! :(

By eutuxia.. Posted July 5 2009 at 3:55 AM.

This video compeetely exonerates him, if anything. He doesn't loook in the least bit guilty. Just hurt when the subject of Jordan Chandler is raised. Jackson was a very sensitive amd caring man. And such an accusation would have deeply wounded him. That is what I see in his eyes.

By James.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:43 AM.

You can see he was very angry and frustrated, and I think that's normal reaction for an innocent person. The video makes it more convincing that MJ is innocent.

By the truth comes to light.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:09 AM.

This is so sad. He didn't deserve all this.

I really hope he's in a better place now.

He was too good for this world.

See you soon Michael.
RIP Angel x

By Jasmine.. Posted July 5 2009 at 2:01 AM.

i don't think he did it. after watching all of the coverage now, i just don't think he did it. i feel a bit guilty for having bought into the media hype.

By eric.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:47 AM.

He does not look nervous. You can tell he is very angry and feels like screaming out but remains as calm as he can be. Yes of course he's fed up with all of these stupid allegations and rumours.

By Laura.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:38 AM.

Such a beautiful man. What a waste!

By Lisa.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:29 AM.

Jackson is suffering from a classic, over-zealous, prosecutor's fishing expedition. Thank goodness he had good lawyers. Anyone else caught in this net would have been filleted already. RIP MJ!

By Jay Palmquist.. Posted July 5 2009 at 1:03 AM.

I think this supports his case.

By AJ.. Posted July 5 2009 at 12:21 AM.

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