Yeah, we know we’re supposed to show respect for the dead, but that doesn’t change the fact that Michael Jackson always creeped us out.
This tape, uncovered by the UK’s News of the World, shows Jackson being grilled by attorneys about child abuse allegations.
The never-before-made-public video was recorded in 1996 after employees at Neverland Ranch sued Jackson. The unseen attorney questions Jackson about his relationship with several young boys – including Jordy Chandler, Mcauley Culkin, and Brett Barnes. Jackson responds by squirming in his seat, laughing nervously, groaning and burying his face in his hands.
It’s not known if attorneys for Bubbles the chimpanzee were given an opportunity to question Jackson.
Source: News of the World
This post was last modified on October 18, 2023
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Faye, perhaps you were in a hurry, but I have no idea what you are talking about.
"It is mighty sad that you want type the word "God" out." ?!? Do you mean WON'T?? If that is what you mean I am sorry Faye, but you are an ignorant person when it comes to certain matters.
I don't mean it in a bad way. It is just a fact. I feel it my duty to tell you that, because if you knew anything about Jews (or even Christian history), you WOULD know that out of respect for the Most High, Jewish people (and many Christians), especially of course, practicing Jews, DO NOT spell out the name of G-d. They find it arrogant and distasteful to do so, to put His complete name on a piece of paper or type it out. The Name of the Most High that starts with a Y is also not spelled out completely either. His Name is exalted and to be spelled out alongside other words (especially potentially disgusting or offensive words) is not palatable to certain believing people. You can very easily find out the truth of what I say by speaking to a Jewish person and/or a pastor/priest. You can also do a very easy internet search on that.
Overall out of respect that I hold for G-d and of course my Jewish roots, I follow that principle, because I do agree with the practice. This is not something to be "sad" about. Now even if it wasn't a tradition by and large nor a principle to not spell out the name of the Most High out, why exactly would that be "sad" anyway? Your pathetic attempt of making something out of nothing FAILED.
BEFORE you make foolish, ignorant points about people on things that you OBVIOUSLY don't know anything about, please do some research or ASK why is it that something is being done in a certain way. You may learn something. That way you won't look stupid (something I am sure you didn't mean to appear as) and someone won't have to expose to the world your ignorance. It is just a piece of friendly advice.
Moving on from that...
I used to be a very heavy committed fan of Michael Jackson's... then I grew up. Once allegations happened a second time, I couldn't defend him any longer. I understand that for some people no matter what the idol of their hearts do or says he will still be their idol, but Michael had feet of clay and he was only a human being.
A human being that made a lot of people happy with his music and performances (me included), but a human being nevertheless. He like a lot of people had faults and issues, like a lot of people he was not perfect. Looking to him as a perfect person who did no wrong and was a perfect gift to the ENTIRE human race that we should all adore is insanity to me. No one HAS to love him or consider him to be a perfect person (and a gift) because he was able to entertain people. That is called idolatry and I myself do not get down with that.
The only TRUE and PERFECT gift from G-d (in the shape of a human being) to the entire world, the human race and the universe, is... guess who? Yes that is right... Jesus Christ. He is the ONLY perfect person that lived on this planet and He is TRULY the most awesome gift that G-d ever bestowed upon us, we who are truly undeserving of Him and of being in His presence.
People like Michael Jackson come and go. He wasn't and he won't be the only BIG star who sold millions of records and have larger than life lifestyle. He was awesome in his time and less so as time went by. Okay he still had a lot of fans and so on and so forth, but please this whole thing about being a gift to the world to me is idolatry and in reality bad taste. Like I said before Michael has done nothing for me OTHER than entertain me. He cannot save me nor grant me peace nor provide me with blessings. It is time to put "celebrities" in the right spot.
Don't "if" you are a child of G-d me. EVERYONE is a child of G-d's even those that chose not to believe in Him. However of course, those that do are special in His eyes. Michael was a child of G-d's, he just happened to have a lot of drama going on around him. I hope that Michael is with G-d, however again this whole GIFT thing is completely off.
Your lecturing failed:
First - You had no idea why a person would not spell out the name of G-d, even though any Jew and any Christian who studies their Jewish roots, history and texts would know that. So it should be YOU that should take the time to read more about G-d and His people. So trying to make a conjecture about my lack of faith on that was ignorant and disrespectful.
Second - It is boring. You are not telling me anything that I don't know. Michael was awesome in his time, he wasn't perfect, he had good music and lyrics, etc. So what else is new?
Third - You pretend to associate ENTERTAINMENT as part of G-d's work. Overall it is true that G-d's Will, will win out, no matter what, and through what circumstances (even what people would deem entertaining these days), to sit there and type that Michael was on a mission from G-d which made him special above all people doesn't make any sense. What mission was he on exactly? To spread the message of love? Okay that is great, but please many people do that and in more effective and long lasting ways, he wasn't so special that he should be deemed above others just because he was who he was.
Lester Sue, I hate to say this, but you MUST be mighty CONCEITED if when asked, "Are you pretty?," you'd just look in their face and state the truth (that you are?!). We all KNOW that MJ was SHY and MODEST on a personal one-on-one level and therefore his reactions to those awful questions was VERY normal. He did not "look" guilty at all. He looked SINCERE. I still felt SYMPATHY for The King of Pop to have been grilled like that for those hideous accusations, even tho he did put himself in that position. I'm SO SORRY he didn't get a grip on reality sooner and stop the appearance of impropriety with the kiddies.
I believe his family said they tried NUMEROUS interventions with him, to no avail. He should have received mental health counseling DECADES prior to this though in order for him to COPE with his abnormal upbringing and lifestyle that was thrust upon him because of his great fame and fortune. They waited too late. They SAW the signs that he needed help before the public, in general, was aware of it, so I agree with the rest of what you said about them.
Also, STOP BASHING HIM FOR BLEACHING his skin! He had VITILIGO as confirmed by the autopsy report, and so was just trying to EVEN IT OUT so that he would not have splotches of black with big white patches all over the surface of his skin.
When I answer a question like "are you pretty?" I say what you think.. and I look in their face. I don't hide my face; uncomfortable or not with my answer. To me he looks guilty... the fans want to protect MJ2. What does that say about his fans? Well, he can dance and sing and the humanitarian thing. WHAT? Is that what MJ was about? Dancing, singing, humanitarian... NO. Michael was a person, a father, a son, uncle, brother. He also had a lot of problems and chose to take that broom and sweep them under the trash instead of facing them. He had the money to get help for a drug addiction and broadcasted that on the air he has a pain killer drug problem... well, stop with the surgery's and bleaching skin. His family chose to ignore the fact he needed help; "...we tried to take him to rehab once...". Oh so thats what his family thinks he was worth? A one time shot? I wouldve kicked MJ in the ass pushed him down the stairs and say get in the car. I don't care if he had goons for guards; feed them a t-bone and watch what they protect (their own fork). The problem is we are all guilty for not climbing those steps and saying MIKE STOP. YOU WANTED THOSE KIDS GET OFF THE DRUGS & RAISE THEM. Now the family has an escapegoat; Dr. Murray. My friends on topix will hate me for saying this but MJ2 had a love of plastic surgery, correct? He could have bank accounts in countries like Sweden or Norway or Germany and now had plastic surgery and became a white (or go black; to Michael it don't matter) woman or maybe a Peter Pan twin.
I don't know if he did it that time or any other time and to how many kids or nothing happened. I am not G-d only G-d knows this as well as the children as well as Michael. I really have no way of knowing what happened. I know of another superstar like him who like him was into children in the sense that she loved kids and she was also accused of doing the same thing and it was all a disgusting lie. The difference is that after that she became a recluse pretty much and just created a divide between herself and children which is too sad, Michael did not which made him vulnerable again.
Now his reactions to me seem normal. I agree with someone above I would probably wanted to tell the person to get the hell out of my house that he is disgusting, etc. Since the situation is serious then I would have had to keep my thoughts to myself to not make the situation worst, but I couldn't believe what the guy was asking if I didn't do it myself. However Michael was weird and he left himself open to these accusations so I can understand if people do not believe him.
Me ... the first time I did the second time I did not I felt a second time something WEIRD happened even if it wasn't complete sexual misconduct from his part.
:-(
Wow, poor Michael. I hate seeing him sad :-(
I'm a fan of MJ but must admit, the gift returning comment was a good comeback he he
Well then Shay, YOU are seriously STUPID too! Hee-Hee!!
This is some serious shit. I bet you the whole damn time he was just thinking of different ways to kill that bastard. He was close to tears, and honestly I think he wanted to beat the hell outta that guy. The reason he's laughing? He's actually thinking, "Just smile and say yes and maybe he will get on with his life" these people are bastards. I'm sorry, excuse my french, but they are. Really they are.
Rest In Peace MJ
Jackson responds by squirming in his seat, laughing nervously, groaning and burying his face in his hands: come on man ... not even you believe that, be serious, next time try to think, in your case maybe works, good luck!
He was forever consistent! The questions were malicious insinuations of which to michael's mind were simply disgusting, esp. when asked about culkin, which is why he's been making those unpleasant facial expressions.
Oh tabloid writers and other researchers. Just to create intrigues and sell.. how could they go so low! ugh! you're happy now?
It's obvious!!