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It is because of these earlier testimonies that the Jackson estate has spoken out against HBO's newest series and filed a $100 million lawsuit, saying in a press release, "The two accusers testified under oath that these events never occurred. Safechuck, upon seeing Robson speak on television about alleged abuse at the hands of Jackson, also chose to come forward with his own story. It wasn't until after he was gone that Robson changed his story publicly to say he had been abused. Jackson maintained his innocence until his death on all charges and allegations of inappropriate behavior with children. Both men allege in the documentary that Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children. Wade Robson and James Safechuck are featured in the two-part docuseries that aired on HBO Sunday and Monday evening, followed by interviews conducted by Oprah Winfrey. Stars React to HBO 'Leaving Neverland' Documentary, Corey Feldman Defends Michael Jackson
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Trial-by-law proved Michael's innocence long ago. "We faced similar "graphic" claims + trial-by-media in '05. "So many in media, inc blindly taking #LeavingNeverland at face value, shaping a narrative uninterested in facts, proof, credibility," he tweeted on Tuesday.
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Jermaine meanwhile has been actively defending his little brother on Twitter. The family matriarch Katherine Jackson has been purposely kept in the dark about the whole thing: "We try to keep this away from her for as much as we can, because she's an older age," Marlon revealed. "As soon as she would have said something, it would've given it a bigger platform." Michael's sister Janet Jackson has also yet to respond and according to her nephew Taj, nor will she: "I don't think she wants to give this attention," he said. Here's What Happened When Oprah Interviewed Jackson's Accusers After 'Leaving Neverland'Īlthough Michael's three children have yet to address the documentary themselves, their aunt assured: "I am sure they will speak out later."