Links that may interest you

Below is a curated list of external sources that examine Michael Jackson’s behaviour and the allegations made against him, including trial transcripts, court documents, and materials related to the 2005 criminal proceedings.

2005 Molestation Trial Transcripts
2005 Molestation Trial Documents
  • Desiree Speaks… So Listen - A long‑running blog examining allegations against Michael Jackson.
  • MJ Not Innocent - A critical, research‑driven website examining the allegations against Michael Jackson, challenging the popular innocence narrative, and exposing misinformation circulated by fans, the estate, and media defenders.
  • MJandBoys - A blog documenting Jackson’s relationships with young boys and the patterns surrounding them.
  • From Trauma To Triumph - A powerful podcast created by Wade Robson and James Safechuck, whose testimonies of childhood sexual abuse by Michael Jackson were central to the documentary Leaving Neverland. 
  • Roxanne Roxanne – An independent YouTube channel examining the legacy of Michael Jackson through a critical, evidence‑based lens. The channel analyses publicly available testimonies, behavioural frameworks, and historical allegations to assess the credibility of claims surrounding his conduct and explore their wider cultural and legal implications.
  • LeavingNeverlandHBO – An active subreddit focused on discussing the allegations about Michael Jackson’s behaviour with young boys. Sparked by the Leaving Neverland documentary, it features user commentary, shared sources, and community-led investigations from across the internet.
  • Destins de Stars (French) - A site exploring the myth‑making around celebrities and the dangers of trusting adults who cultivate secretive relationships with unrelated children.
  • NBC Dateline - A detailed broadcast overview of the first public allegations, the civil settlement, and the impact on Jackson’s public image.
  • The True Believers in the Miracle That Was Michael Jackson - An exploration of Jackson’s most devoted fans—those who view him not just as an artist but as a spiritual figure whose innocence they feel morally compelled to defend.
  • Starstruck in Neverland - A look at the psychology of Jackson’s fanbase, who see defending him as a moral duty and reject any suggestion of wrongdoing.
  • Dwanollah – “Michael Jackson is Very Very Very Very…” - A personal essay comparing Jackson’s rhetoric about “loving children” to the self‑justifications commonly used by abusers
  • Michael Jackson Statement Analysis - A breakdown of Jackson’s public statements through linguistic and behavioural analysis.
  • Jude Calvert‑Toulmin on the Passing of Michael Jackson - Commentary reflecting on Jackson’s life, legacy, and controversies.
  • Kurt Loder – Commentary on Michael Jackson - A sober reminder that the public cannot “love” a celebrity they’ve never met, and that Jackson’s private behaviour remains unknowable behind the myth.
  • Michael Jackson Was More Like an Evil ‘Genius’ - A community‑based perspective on how child abuse is viewed in real‑world neighbourhoods—where status, talent, or fame do not excuse harming children.
  • Michael Jackson Did Not Love Animals - A resource examining Jackson’s treatment of animals in his care.
  • Santa Barbara Courthouse Archive - Official documents from People of the State of California vs. Michael Jackson (2005 trial).
  • Bill Wyman – The Wall Street Journal - A critique of Jackson’s cultivated narrative of victimhood and fragility, contrasted with the reality of his power and influence.
  • Bob Herbert – “Behind the Facade” (NYT, July 3, 2009) - A posthumous reflection on the darker realities behind Jackson’s public persona.
  • Jonah Goldberg – “Some Quick Thoughts on Michael Jackson” (NRO, June 26, 2009) - A conservative commentary on Jackson’s life and legacy.
  • Mark Steyn – “Beyond the Pale… Jacko” (Steyn Online, June 26, 2009) - A sharp, critical take on Jackson’s behaviour and the culture surrounding him.
  • Andrew Breitbart – “A Monster of Our Own Making Is Dead” (Big Hollywood, June 26, 2009) - Raises questions about Jackson’s continued association with Marc Schaffel, a former gay‑porn producer, even after the relationship was acknowledged as inappropriate.
  • The Baffling Case of Jacko, the Gay Porn King, and Bags of Cash - An investigation into Jackson’s financial dealings and his relationship with Schaffel.
  • Further Research – The Fingerprint Myth - A detailed breakdown of the long‑circulated fan claim that prosecutor Thomas Sneddon “planted” Gavin Arvizo’s fingerprint on a pornographic magazine.
  • Nina’s Garden – Celebs and Sex Crimes: Comparing Michael Jackson and Roman Polanski - An analysis of how trauma is selectively used to excuse or condemn celebrity offenders.
  • Evil Sits at the Dinner Table - A childhood‑abuse survivor reflects on Jackson’s death.
  • Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” Blues - How the 11‑minute video sparked controversy (Nov 29, 1991).
  • Can He Beat It? - The HIStory comeback attempt (June 16, 1995).
  • Maureen Orth’s Investigations for Vanity Fair - Orth wrote five deeply researched pieces on Jackson. Fans often dismiss them, yet the Jackson camp has never challenged her reporting.

    1. Nightmare in Neverland (July 1994)

    2. The Jackson Jive (Sept 1995)

    3. Losing His Grip (April 2003)

    4. Neverland’s Lost Boys (March 2004)

    5. C.S.I. Neverland (July 2005)