Michael Jackson Was Innocent of Child Abuse Allegations and Media Should Stop Perpetuating False Claims
Source: Eddie Scarry. "Time To Let Go Of The False Allegations About Michael Jackson." May 11, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that Michael Jackson was innocent of child abuse charges and that the media should stop suggesting he was guilty. He points to Jackson's legal acquittal, problems with his accusers' credibility, and the public's continued support as evidence that the allegations were false extortion attempts.
Conclusion
The media should stop suggesting Michael Jackson was a pedophile because the overwhelming evidence shows he was innocent and the victim of extortion schemes
Premises
- Jackson was acquitted in the only criminal trial because the alleged victim's mother had a proven history of theft and fraud
- The accusers in the 2019 'Leaving Neverland' documentary are 'demonstrable liars' who only made claims after Jackson's death while pursuing money
- The public has rejected the abuse narrative, as evidenced by the biopic's massive commercial success despite negative reviews
- Jackson's accusers had 'seedy backgrounds' and appeared to be running extortion schemes against him
- While Jackson's behavior with children was inappropriate, being inappropriate is not the same as committing abuse or crimes
Assumptions
- Commercial success of the biopic reflects public opinion about Jackson's innocence
- Legal acquittal definitively proves innocence rather than insufficient evidence
- The timing and financial motivations of accusers invalidate their claims
- Media critics are motivated by malice rather than legitimate concerns about the evidence