Michael Jackson child abuse accusations

Title

Michael Jackson child abuse accusations

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Vox pop

TX Date

25 Aug 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:43

Description

Mark Phillips reports on the police investigation into Michael Jackson. Includes Michael Freeman, lawyer for the mother of the 13-year-old boy at the centre of the child abuse denying the accusation came from her; Anthony Pellicano, Michael’s private investigator statement on how he believes this is part of an extortion attempt; Harold Weitzman, Michael’s lawyer, reads a statement from Jackson; members of Michael’s staff and his fans give words of support.

Contributors

Mark Phillips; Anthony Pellicano; Michael Freeman; Harold Weitzman

Keywords

USA; Performers; Police; Singers; Child abuse; Los Angeles; Allegations; Criminal investigation; Michael Jackson; Blackmail

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