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Twitchy Jacko Denies He Molested Boys in 1996 Video

1996 tape shows an uncomfortable Michael

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(Newser) – A 1996 video of Michael Jackson being interviewed by lawyers has surfaced, the News of the World reports. The tape shows the star squirming and groaning in annoyance throughout a barrage of questions from lawyers representing several Neverland employees who sued Jackson after being fired. At one point, the King of Pop states firmly that he is not gay, and that he's proud to be black.

"What you hear is a lie," Jackson said of rumors about his sexuality. In answer to allegations of child molestation, Jackson cited the Bible, saying that "Jesus said to love the children and be like the children—to be youthful and innocent, and be pure and honorable."

In this Nov. 21, 2002 file photo, pop singer Michael Jackson points as he arrives at the Bambi entertainment lifetime achievement award ceremony in the Estrel Hotel in Berlin.
In this Nov. 21, 2002 file photo, pop singer Michael Jackson points as he arrives at the Bambi entertainment lifetime achievement award ceremony in the Estrel Hotel in Berlin.   (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, file)
Michael Jackson laughs off accusations of sexual abuse in this 1996 video of a legal interview.
Michael Jackson laughs off accusations of sexual abuse in this 1996 video of a legal interview.   (jettercat)
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freethemall
Jul 5, 09 2:20 PM CDT
I wonder why he surrounded himself with boy children, but not, as far as I know, not with girl children. Reply
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Jojo
Jul 5, 09 2:39 PM CDT
Maybe because he could relate more? Maybe because he had a ton of brothers? I think it's safe to say he was surrounded by 1000's and 1000's of children. Why only 2 accused him of anything? Take a random group of 1000 people. How many people in that room would rob you blind if given the chance? I'm not so much defending him as thinking objectionably.
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freethemall
Jul 5, 09 4:35 PM CDT
Nor was I attempting to condemn him. I was just wondering.
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Reader64481089
Jul 5, 09 2:24 PM CDT
The man was found not guilty and more important the man is dead and he left children without a loving father. Let Michale Jackson Rest In Peace and let it rest, he is dead so quit attempting to cash in on his name one more time for the road. It is sad the media can't get the hell over this thing and let the funeral finally be done and this crap over. They ignored him for several years after he was found not guilty and now they are getting their licks and kicks like a bunch of maggots feeding on sh*t Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Jul 5, 09 4:57 PM CDT
And the man paid $22 million to Evan Chandler who claimed he was molested by Jackson. If there was no evidence why pay that much. Remember, this was before the trial which revolved around a second child who accused Jackson of molesting him. Seems like an awful lot of hush money to make a liar go away.
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