JAMES Safechuck is an actor who accused Michael Jackson of sexually assaulting him as a baby. 

The actor will probably be showing in Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson – the sequel to the controversial documentary movie detailing Jackson’s alleged crimes. 

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James’ accusations

James claims that he was 10 years previous when he was first allegedly abused by Michael Jackson.

The pair met after they labored collectively on a Pepsi advert, earlier than travelling around the globe with the singer. 

On the time, Jackson was on the peak of his profession and had grow to be a worldwide icon. 

James recalled that Jackson was one of the crucial “caring folks” he knew, however insisted that he “sexually abused me for seven years”.

In accordance with James, he would later meet fellow Jackson accuser Wade Robson on the set of Jackson’s music video Jam in 1992. 

Recalling the assembly, Wade mentioned: “I used to be dancing within the video and James was there with Michael, however we ended up having an interplay – a very nice, pleasant interplay and connection.

“We’ve realized we have been in comparable positions at that time in relation to Michael – there was a brand new boy there, and we have been each form of on the outskirts of Michael’s consideration and love.”

Michael Jackson’s courtroom battles

By this time, Jackson had been concerned in a number of courtroom circumstances associated to little one abuse. 

In 1993, he was accused of assaulting Jordan Chandler however denied the claims and settled out of courtroom for $23 million. 

No costs have been filed after a felony investigation as a result of a scarcity of proof. 

In 1996, he paid out $2 million in an out-of-court settlement to the mom of Jason Francia regardless of by no means going to courtroom. 

In 2005, he was acquitted of a number of counts of kid molestation. 

James filed a lawsuit in opposition to Jackson in 2014 – a yr after Robson filed a $1.5 billion lawsuit in opposition to the singer. 

Nevertheless, Safechuck’s case was dismissed in 2017 and Robson’s case was dismissed in 2021.

The controversial Jackson documentary

James grew to become well-known following the discharge of the 2019 documentary movie Leaving Neverland. 

The director described the movie as “research of the psychology of kid sexual abuse, instructed by two extraordinary households”. 

That includes interviews with Wade and Jackson, the movie examines the claims made in opposition to Jackson. 

Leaving Neverland was slammed by Jackson’s property who branded it a “tabloid character assassination”. 

Followers of the singer organised protests in opposition to the movie. 

A rebuttal documentary entitled Neverland Firsthand: Investigating the Michael Jackson Documentary was launched in March 2019. 

That includes an interview with Brandi Jackson, the Thriller singer’s niece, it countered Wade’s claims.

Leaving Neverland 2

A sequel to Leaving Neverland will probably be launched on March 18, 2025. 

Entitled Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, the movie will observe James and Wade’s 10-year authorized journey. 

It additionally will function unique insights on the coronary heart of a few of the key Jackson circumstances. 
The programme will air on Channel 4 at 9pm (within the UK) and on HBO (in America).