Michael Jackson will effectively be tried for allegedly molesting choreographer Wade Robson when he was a child, according to TMZ. The California Court of Appeal has cleared the way for Robson to make his case, alleging that Jackson molested him at the Neverland Ranch when Robson was between the ages of 7 and 14.
Robson is suing Michael Jackson’s corporation, MJJ Productions, Inc. Jackson’s company lawyers argued that the company had no legal duty to protect Robson or anyone else from MJ because it had no ability to control him. The trial court initially bought the estate’s argument, but the Court of Appeal disagreed. The court’s tentative ruling suggests that the case will be sent back down for trial.
Robson claims that when he came to the U.S. from Australia as a young boy, Jackson befriended him and sexually abused him. In 2005, during Jackson’s trial for molesting another boy, Robson testified that he slept in MJ’s bed with the singer but nothing happened. However, he changed his story in 2013, filing a lawsuit against the company. He stated that he had testified falsely on behalf of Jackson due to “complete manipulation and brainwashing.”
Another man, James Safechuck, has also filed a similar lawsuit against MJJ Productions. His case is also before the Court of Appeal, and given the recent tentative ruling, it appears that Safechuck will also have his day in court.
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It’s important to note that the ruling by the Court of Appeal does not determine the merits of the case. Sources close to the MJJ Productions legal team claim that they fully expect to prevail at trial.
These allegations against Michael Jackson have been highly controversial and have divided public opinion. The singer, who passed away in 2009, was a music icon and had a devoted fan base. His talents and his troubled personal life continue to spark intense debate.
The renewed attention on these allegations comes in the wake of the documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which premiered in 2019. The documentary features in-depth interviews with Robson and Safechuck, who allege that they were sexually abused by Jackson as children. The documentary reignited the debate surrounding Jackson’s legacy and has had a lasting impact on public perception.
The legal battle between Robson, Safechuck, and MJJ Productions will undoubtedly be closely watched by the media and the public. It is a case that raises complex questions about the relationship between celebrity, power, and justice. The outcome of the trial may have far-reaching implications for how society grapples with allegations of sexual abuse and the accountability of those in positions of power.
In conclusion, the California Court of Appeal has cleared the way for choreographer Wade Robson to make his case against Michael Jackson, alleging that he was molested by the singer when he was a child. The court’s tentative ruling suggests that the case will go to trial, along with a similar lawsuit filed by James Safechuck. These allegations and the legal battle surrounding them will continue to captivate public attention and raise important questions about justice and accountability.
