Summary
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jacksonis the follow-up to the shocking 2019true crimemini-series, which tells the story of Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who came forward with allegations that they were abused by Jackson when they were children.Their stories were gut-wrenching to hear, and it raised an important question about Michael Jackson’s potential crimes. Was the King of Pop responsible for abusing these two boys? And how many more victims suffered?
Leaving Neverland 2focuses on Robson and Safechuck’s continued efforts to get their day in court, and hold Michael Jackson’s estate accountable for the deceased star’s alleged crimes.It has been a 10-year quest for justice ever since both men made the accusations, but the journey continues.
Wade Robson and James Safechuck
Directed by
Dan Reed
The release oftrue crime sleuth, Dan Reed’s 2019 documentary series,Leaving Neverland: Michael and Me, led to a big conversation over whetherMichael Jacksonwas a predatory sex offender. Wade Robson and James Safechuck came forward with credible allegations, and they were met with a mixture of support and hate. Michael Jackson’s family and his estate claimed the pair were motivated by money, but their claims of sexual abuse were taken seriously by filmmaker Dan Reed, who placed them front and center of his controversial series.After years of legal issues,the true crime documentaryreveals that Robson and Safechuck have finally got their day in court and the opportunity to put across the key elements of theircold case.
The original stumbling block was that the allegations were beyond the statute of limitations, which is surprising for such a serious crime. Of course, Michael Jackson died in 2009, so he isn’t able to defend himself, so it’s down to his estate, MJJ Productions, who have been dragging their heels for years in what could be perceived as an attempt not to face up to these allegations, as it will undoubtedly harm future revenue.The court date is set for November 2026.
Robson And Safechuck Shared Updates On Their Lives After The Impact Of Leaving Neverland
James Safechuck shares an emotional story inLeaving Neverland 2about his attempts to connect with who he was as a child, and the abuse he claims he suffered.
I wanted to fight for little James. I wanted to fight for him and for myself. Recently, I’ve been trying to connect with little James, and imagining telling him that it’s ok and that I love him. I’m trying to reconnect with myself as a child.
In the documentary, Wade Robson makes a valid point when he claims that all the interactions with Michael Jackson were arranged by the people who worked for the pop star.Robson claims these people were around when the abuse took place, and were fully aware of what was going on, and it arguably makes them liable for damages.It could be suggested that Michael Jackson was too rich and powerful for anyone to do anything about it, and that poses the question. How many more potential victims haven’t come forward? Some hardcore Michael Jackson naysayers appear in the documentary and claim there is no evidence of his guilt. While they might have a point to some degree, abuse of this kind is very hard to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. They point to the fact that Robson and Safechuck testified in favor of Jackson in his criminal trial, and they think that means he didn’t do what he’s accused of. This is not proof of anything, as the situation is far more complex than this. Robson and Safechuck’s stories are believable, and they deserve the opportunity to put across their case in court. On the flip side, Jackson’s estate has the right to challenge them.
