Is There Any Validity or Plausibility to These Claims
This has been bugging me for the past few days. I understand that this is some unknown persons claims, but I was wondering if there is any way this actually could've taken place and been unknown.
Growing up my mom never played Michael Jackson in our house and I never understood why until I was older. Her best friend's stepson spent time around him as a child and the family says he was sexually abused. A nonprofit connected to their family had reached out asking if he would contribute a song to a charity album supporting music programs for kids, and he agreed. They were blown away a global celebrity would notice them. That's actually how grooming often works. It doesn't start with harm. It starts with trust. He built trust not only with the child but also with the parents so they felt safe allowing access. The family pursued legal action and the case was resolved and closed through a settlement. People always ask why families settle, but going up against a celebrity isn't just a legal battle, it's public opinion, fans, media, and a person people feel emotionally connected to. Our brains form familiarity with celebrities because we grow up hearing their music and seeing them everywhere, so it feels like we know them. That familiarity can make people defend the celebrity before listening to the people who say they were hurt. Other men have also shared similar alleged experiences, including Wade Robson and James Safechuck. I'm not telling you how to feel bout the music. I'm asking you to understand why survivors are often dismissed and why families sometimes stay quiet. Abuse by powerful people often looks like kindness first. Please listen before immediately protecting.
Could he really have privately settled and have it not been discovered through investigation? I am not familiar with laws and everything around settlements, so I didn't know if this was a possibility. Also, wouldn't there be/is their record of him contributing a song to a charity album? It isn't here but she says this took place at Neverland which leaves a relatively small window of time, somewhere between 1988-1992/3.