Oprah’s interview with Michael Jackson’s accusers air tonight following half two “Leaving Neverland.”
HBO’s Leaving Neverland documentary about Michael Jackson’s alleged historical past sexual abuse has sparked controversy. The allegations aren’t new in any means however that is the primary time they’re being explored closely since his demise in 2009. Followers have been enraged that persons are attempting to crucify MJ after his demise when he cannot defend himself. Oprah’s interview with the 2 accusers within the movie, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, will air after half two Leaving Neverland. Nonetheless, she’s acquired a ton hate from MJ followers for giving the alleged victims a platform.
Oprah shared two clips her interview with Robson and Safechuck, two accusers who’ve beforehand testified that MJ by no means molested them. Within the clip, the difficulty is larger than simply Michael Jackson however the bigger problem sexual abuse. Nonetheless, a couple of followers identified her relationship with Harvey Weinstein who was accused sexual misconduct by dozens girls. Oprah herself was accused realizing in regards to the allegations however she’s denied that she did.
In a clip she launched the interview, she asks the accusers why they continued to affiliate themselves with Michael Jackson despite the fact that they accused the singer sexual abuse. Though the hard-hitting questions present some type objectivity Oprah’s half, many nonetheless consider she’s nonetheless attempting to tug Michael Jackson’s identify.
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