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The forthcoming HBO documentaryLeaving Neverlandhas been the subject of intense conversationsince its premiere at Sundance in January.
Below, we look at every time Jackson publicly addressed the charges against him.
December 1993: Jackson makes a statement from Neverland
Jacksons run-ins with the law started in 1993.
He was investigated by the LAPD after a father accused Jackson of molesting his 13-year-old son.
Jacksons lawyers insisted the allegations were part of an extortion plot, and a1994GQarticleinvestigated whether MJ was framed.
Still, the charges were serious enough that Jackson decided to issue a statement in response.
These statements about me are totally false.
June 1995: ABC PrimeTime Live with Diane Sawyer
In 1994, Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley.
Jackson denies them again, and Presley defends him as well.
Jackson responds, Never, ever.
I could never harm a child, or anyone.
Bashir asks Jackson how he felt about the 1993 allegations, without delving into specifics.
I was shocked because God knows how much in my heart I adore children, Jackson said.
Were going to sleep.
I tuck them in … Its very charming, its very sweet.
Jacksonfelt betrayed by his portrayalin the documentary.
Read a transcript of the interviewhere.
In the midst of the trial, Jackson sat down with Rivera on Fox News.
Instead, they talk about sensationalism in the media.
