By Aaron Miller-
Critics of the Michael Jackson documentary are continuing to scrutinise the claims of his two accusers in the wake of contradictions that cause them cause for concern. In particular, the fact Wade’s story changed in 2013 after a failed book deal, and a subsequent rejection for a job in a Jackson-themed Cirque du Soleil production has led some to suspect the documentary was motivated by money.
The documentary which aired in both the U.K and the U.S badly affected the former music idol’s reputation , with many radio stations deciding to stop playing his music. Jackson’s exterior of an innocent child still stuck in a grown man’s body began to disintegrate as segments of the documentary got deeper and more detailed.
After knockbacks that put Wade’s ambition to benefit from his connection with the late pop icon failed, he attempted to sue the Jackson estate for more than $1billion, claiming his previous denial of abuse under oath was due to Michael’s “complete manipulation and brainwashing”.
Wade also claimed two breakdowns and becoming a father had prompted him to speak up about the alleged abuse he went through between the ages of seven and 14. Jackson’s biographer, Mr. Smallcombe is on a mission to dispel the widely perceived view of the truth of what really happened, by highlighting flaws in the account of the accusers which he claims shows them to be liars. His claims have been featured by The Mirror Online, who appear to also be taking a second look at their validity of the documentary.
The documentary, Neverleave Neverland, which featured the account of both accusers appeared very credible because of the detail of the accounts.
The Jacko biographer said: “His mother, Joy Robson, testified under oath in a deposition in 1993/1994 in relation to the Jordie Chandler case that Wade had actually gone with them on that trip to the Grand Canyon, before the entire family returned to Neverland for the second time the following weekend.
“Joy Robson had no reason to lie about this; she openly admitted that Wade stayed with Jackson alone on other occasions.
“She could have said, ‘Wade stayed behind with Michael when we went away to the Grand Canyon between weekends’, it wouldn’t have made a difference.
“To confirm this, later on, she revealed that the first time Wade stayed alone with Jackson at the ranch without her was actually in 1993.
“She said, ‘My son has never been to the ranch without me up until this year (1993)’.”
Wade also testified that the only time he had been at Neverland without his mother was sometime in 1992 or 1993, when Macaulay Culkin and Jordie Chandler were also there.
Mr Smallcombe continued: “When giving evidence and asked if his sister had stayed in the bed with him ‘the entire time’ they were at Neverland on that first trip, Wade answered ‘yes’.
“Meaning he never stayed alone with Jackson during that trip.”
A number of viewers have called for both accusers, James Safechuck, and Wade Robson, to undergo lie detector tests to put the controversy surrounding their claims to bed once and for all. It may well do the trick.