My feelings toward Michael Jackson have never swayed strongly in either direction. For much of my life, his presence existed only in the background—a household name, a celebrated performer, yet one whose personal life had always seemed distant and largely unexamined. It wasn’t until I watched the ITV Martin Bashir documentary in 2003 that my perception began to take shape. Like many ordinary, reasonable individuals, I was stunned to see a grown man openly endorsing one-on-one sleepovers with unrelated children, an admission that defied basic common sense and raised unsettling questions about boundaries and propriety.
Although I loosely followed the 2005 trial, my understanding of the full extent of Jackson's troubling behaviour only deepened after his death. What had once seemed merely eccentric or peculiar took on a more alarming dimension—the pattern of inviting young, unrelated boys into his private quarters, the recurring allegations of misconduct, and the mounting evidence of dishonesty, drug dependency, and manipulative tactics. These revelations painted a picture of a man whose influence and wealth had shielded him from the level of scrutiny that would have been applied to anyone else under similar circumstances.
The reaction to Dan Reed’s Leaving Neverland was polarising. While a great many viewers found Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s testimonies profoundly compelling, the Jackson loyalists launched an aggressive counteroffensive. Pro-Michael Jackson banners appeared on London buses, small but vocal protests took place on the streets, and a flood of supposed rebuttals emerged on YouTube, most of which relied on half-truths and emotional appeals rather than substantive evidence. Social media became a battleground, awash with misinformation, hostility, and relentless character assassinations targeting Jackson’s accusers. The pushback was not confined to ordinary fans—it extended to Jackson family members, former legal representatives, and self-proclaimed journalists, all of whom worked tirelessly to preserve his legacy by dismissing or discrediting any suggestion of wrongdoing.
Such individuals could acknowledge Jackson’s musical talent while also recognising the undeniable moral implications of his behaviour. It is entirely possible to separate the art from the artist, yet many go further, not simply defending his work but fervently rejecting any scrutiny of his personal life. Some take this to disturbing lengths, claiming to be victims of child sexual abuse or recounting experiences of sharing beds with children—all in an effort to justify Jackson’s actions and vilify those who accuse him.
If you’ve ever watched documentaries on groups such as the Westboro Baptist Church or the Church of Scientology, you will notice striking similarities in their behaviour. The unwavering devotion, the blind defence of the leader regardless of the accusations against him, the aggressive dismissal of critics, and the insistence that any negative information is the result of persecution rather than evidence. The adulation surrounding Jackson has, without question, evolved into something resembling a cult—one in which critical thinking is abandoned in favour of unwavering loyalty.
Jackson himself was a deeply troubled individual. Despite selling millions of albums and amassing immense wealth, his life was characterised by self-destruction and psychological turmoil. His apparent inability to cultivate genuine adult relationships, his obsessive fixation on plastic surgery, and his eventual role in his own untimely death all contribute to a tragic narrative—one that is as much about his personal demons as it is about his public persona.
It remains true that no one outside of those directly involved will ever know, with absolute certainty, whether Michael Jackson was entirely guilty or completely innocent. There is, theoretically, the possibility that he was simply an extraordinarily strange man with an unsettling but nonsexual fascination with children. But that possibility does not negate the concerns raised by his behaviour, nor does it excuse the relentless campaign of misinformation aimed at silencing those who have spoken out.
This website is dedicated to challenging that misinformation and ensuring that those who have accused Michael Jackson of abuse are given the opportunity to be heard rather than demonised. The truth deserves rigorous examination, not unquestioning loyalty, and the voices of those affected should never be drowned out by celebrity worship.