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1993: The Year That Broke Michael Jackson

Polly — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:35:44 +0000

Michael Jackson’s life began to publicly unravel in 1993. When i look at the chain of events that unfolded right before our eyes at the beginning of that year, it’s hard not to start to wonder if there wasn’t a bigger plan behind the demise...

Geraldine Hughes: A Witness to the Extortion of Michael Jackson?

Polly — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:59:56 +0000

People often question the validity of Jordan Chandler’s accusations because of the settlement. Geraldine Hughes, the former legal secretary to Attorney Barry Rothman (Evan Chandler’s lawyer during the 1993 allegations against Michael Jackson), explains that settlement is the most desirable way of handling any kind...

Michael Jackson and the Jews

Steve — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:22:28 +0000

By Tom Tugend | June 30, 2009 | jewishjournal.com Michael Jackson’s life was full of contradictions, and his relationship to Jews and the Jewish community was no exception. He asked to be allowed to visit the Museum of Tolerance and its Holocaust exhibit one week...

New Details About The 1993 Molestation Case

Steve — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:07:56 +0000

This article by Dateline from 2004, reveals some intriguing information about the 1993 molestation case. Alleged witnesses speak for first time, including private investigator Ernie Rizzo, caretaker of the Chandler residence Norma Salinas, Former Santa Barbara sheriff Jim Thomas, and chief of security at Neverland...

Was Evan Chandler Framed?

Polly — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:54:16 +0000

The October 1994 issue of GQ magazine carried an article by Mary A. Fischer titled Was Michael Jackson Framed?. The article was widely acclaimed, so much so that it was nominated for a National Magazine Award. Its premise was that Michael Jackson was the innocent...

Phone Conversation: Dave Schwartz & Evan Chandler – Full Transcript

Polly — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:06:54 +0000

Back in 1993, Dave Schwartz was the person responsible for tape-recording the telephone conversation in which Evan Chandler said he would ruin Michael Jackson. Schwartz (70) is the founder of Rent-A-Wreck, whose current annual turnover of more than $40 million makes it one of the...

The Jackson Family Values

Steve — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:38:00 +0000

An interview was aired in 1993, shortly after Michael’s interview with Oprah. In it, Katherine, Joseph, Jermaine, Randy and Rebbie make every effort to appear supportive of Michael. However, what at first appears to be a demonstration of strong family unity, quickly unravels to reveal...

The Sitcom Star

Polly — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:29:30 +0000

The saying goes, you can pick your friends but not your family. In an effort to uncover more about Michael, we will focus from time to time, on a person who, at some point in Michael’s life, held prominence. Born in New York in 1971,...

Michael’s 1993 Statement

Polly — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:57:23 +0000

Following the molestation accusations brought against him by Jordan Chandler, Michael purchased air time and gave the following statement giving details of the humiliating police search performed on his body: Related PostsGeraldine Hughes: A Witness to the Extortion...

Super Bowl XXVII

Polly — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:11 +0000

In 1993, Michael performed during halftime at the Super Bowl XXVII. This is one of Michael’s most acclaimed performances; it resulted in his Dangerous album rising 90 places up the album chart. Dressed in a gold and black military outfit and sunglasses, he remained completely...