Michael Jackson has set up a website to defend himself with his press releases. I have taken the liberty of going through it and interpreting his statements. Anything inside the double stars (**) is my statement.
To my fans, friends and family:
**All two of the fans left and Janet.**
As you know, the charges recently directed at me are terribly serious. **Allegedly diddling boys isn't exactly a jaywalking ticket is it?** They are, however, predicated on a big lie. **A big lie that has been told by multiple children now in multiple time periods.** This will be shown in court, and we will be able to put this horrible time behind us. **Money will allow the little boys families to put it behind them as well.**
Because the charges are so serious, I hope you all will understand, on the advice of my attorneys, I will be limited in what I can say about the situation. **The only thing worse than being guilty is proving it by opening your big stupid surgically altered mouth.** There will be times when I cannot comment at all. **Through the surgical mask.** No doubt, this will be frustrating for all of us.
For that reason, I have set up this website to serve as a source of official communications on my case. **Read this biased website instead of the biased national media.** Any statement that does not appear on this website must be considered unauthorized.
You are right to be skeptical of some of the individuals who are being identified in the mass media as my friends, spokespeople, and attorneys. **My cause is so lost now that my friends (Kris Kross and Macauley Culkin) are abandoning me in record numbers.** With few exceptions, most of them are simply filling a desperate void in our culture that equates visibility with insight. **Have you seen the documentaries about me?** We will not engage in speculation. **Mostly because it has all been said since the last time I paid off a victim.** We will not provide running commentary on every new development or allegation du jour. **Who has the time?** We intend to try our case in the courtroom, not in the public or the media. **We have already lost the battle in the media anyway.**
I thank you all for your support and understanding.
God bless you,
Michael Jackson
**Alleged Child Diddler**
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - Al Barger
Understandable though it may be, there's a lot of intense anti-Jackson talk. It's good to have a source to go to for HIS side of the story, however skeptical we might reasonably be of it.
2 - Craig Lyndall
It is a case that has absolutely no impact on my life what-so-ever. You are right that it is a good thing for him to fight the battle in public, but I am not sure anything will do any good at this stage. Just fun to poke fun at him.
3 - Jason
Too bad he didn't discuss his attempt to flee to South America, and then his demand of chicken before flying.
I'm cutting cable teevee but he ever goes to trial, and it's available on Canadian teevee, I'll hook it back up.
4 - Craig Lyndall
Kind of makes you forget that he has a music career.
5 - jadester
music? career? you sure?
6 - Craig Lyndall
Yeah I guess you are right.. I should use the past tense.
7 - TDavid
I heard at one point that his attorneys were "negotiating his giving up to the police"
Last time I heard, if there is a warrant out, there is no negotiating, it is do not pass go, go directly to jail.
The negotiations must have gone well because he was booked, he posted (10% of his) bail and he got out rather quickly. Seemed like a guy who was bothered with a momentary inconvenience rather than answering serious child molestation accusations. Not even a half day or evening in jail?
And what's up with posting 10% of bail to get out? I thought the point was you posted 100% of bail? If your bail is set to three million then shouldn't you actually need three million to get out? No ... not MJ, he is able to post $300,000, which maybe this 10% rule is some common bail technicality, I don't know.
Nothing seems normal for Michael Jackson these days.
8 - Eric Olsen
TD, 10% is the norm, that's what bail bonds dicks do. $10 in cash and rest has to be "secured," which Jackson did with his Neverland property.
9 - MobyDick
Is it just me or does his signature look like a torso with a large male member sticking out? Is this subliminal?
I think PeeWee and him should "hang out" together.
10 - Baz
I dont think anybody should jump to any conclusions. I probably think that he didn't do anything, this is probably someone just trying to cash in on the fact that he has lost the public battle, most people doubt his intentions. In the court of law I think he will obviously win but yet still people wont believe he is inocent, which is moronic, he is not bigger than the Law, but yet he will still not realise that he shouldn't be open about the kids he has in his house..........or else the same thing will happen again.........when will the stupidity end? .......when its not profitable.
11 - Eric Olsen
I believe Amazon #2 is a different Michael Jackson.
12 - Craig Lyndall
I was hoping someone would notice that. I don't know why I thought that was so funny.
13 - TDavid
Malt Scotch? LOL!
14 - JR
"Last time I heard, if there is a warrant out, there is no negotiating, it is do not pass go, go directly to jail."
That just applies to us regular folk. LAPD shut down a whole fucking freeway during the O.J. Simpson "negotiations". He used the same stunt Sherrif Bart pulled on Rock Ridge.
15 - janelle
I don't care what nobody say's but Im going to say what I think. Michael Jackson did molest the two boys because: 1. He gave the first boy in 96 20 million dollars to drop the case.
2. He thinks there is nothing wrong with little boys sleeping in his bed.
3. He is obessed with children
4. This is his 2nd time being charged with this crime.
I think Michael Jackson should be punishment no matter how much money he have to get out of jail. They should lock him up and throw away the key for what he have done. This does not have any thing to do with money. How the little boy's parents want money out of him. I know he is famous but, he can't get away with this the 2nd time.
16 - Eric Olsen
I believe Janelle exactly represents the prevailing opinion of the greater public on this - it doesn't bode well for the King of Pop.
17 - Natalie Davis
Eric, we would disagree on the use of the word "greater." "Larger," perhaps.
18 - Joune
Michael Jackson did abuse the child and I think that he should face the charges no matter how much money he has or how famous he is. His career is basically over. I do not think he should get unsupervised visitations with his own children either.
19 - Charlie
My guess is that Jackson is being blackmailed. The fact that the family of the boy say they are not filing a civil suit does not mean that there is not a ton of money to be made on this. I just find it hard to picture that Jackson is *that* crazy to pull something like this, given the history.
20 - judy bajoie
I am praying for you and I believe in you.
21 - Kristy
Michael Jackson is someone who has everything one could ever dream of. His hard working achievement has shown world, no matter black or white if God is with someone no one can get in control over, let people try as hard as they can to put Michael down. Michael is Careing, Loving, Forgiving and a Humble person. People just cant bear to see one black guy have so much more than them, "Bad Luck People". Why cant anyone help a child, keep in bedroom and taking care of all night sleeping on floor? I would do, I suppose anyone could have done it, only needs a clear heart and a Love just like a brother, father. Does judgment is only for Michael, how about others who actually sexually involved and abusing children, where are these people? can they bring all them on TV, can they all be drag to the court? No because they are not Michael, rich, talented, famouse. I feel sorry for people who are really after bringing Michael down. One thing they dont know is, they cant take Michael from peoples heart where Michael has been staying and will be. We Know Michael you are honest and Faithful because you have God with you. God Bless You and you will win this battle as you always have been.
22 - Pastor Clive Frnk
Michael, I grew up listening to your music. I read and know of most of your past. Its time to put the past behind, take care and responsibility of your life and make a change. I am not referring to any of the recent happenings but talking about a change to serve the Man above all men(Jesus). He will always be there for you. Talk to him.
23 - HW Saxton Jr.
You may just be on to something there
Pastor Clive.Maybe Michael should find
religion.Maybe even become a priest. It certainly seems he has the background for it.
24 - R.Jervis1
Why would Michael want to associate with Farakan? Farakan slandered Michael as a sissified, gerry curled person. (in the clip I saw on the news)
Also, Michael has never in his entire career ever said anything good or otherwise about the Nazi's...when Farakan has called Hitler a good German.
What has the Nation of Islam done to Michael...have they taken over?
J.V.
25 - shaniqua
MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE BEST SINGER EVER HE IS MY FAVORITE!I DON'T CARE WHAT ANYBODY SAYS I LOVE HIM AND I HOPE TO EVEN GET TO MEET HIM ONE DAY HE IS THE GREATEST I LOVE VERY VERY VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!