I would first like to say that I have been a life long Michael Jackson fan.Over the years though,especially the last ten years,I started to wonder what the hell was up with him. It is starting now to become more clear...He was a good and generous man who had been taken advantage of and extorted by a couple of the families that he allowed into his life.He gave of himself and his wealth to these people and their greed took over. Michael Jackson has reached out to and helped countless people in his life and most people are only thankful for his generousity. If it were true that he was a paedophile he would have had many other victims and he would have ended up in jail a long time ago. So it seems that the two accusers ,a decade between them,made this beloved entertainer so distraught that he ended up being addicted to perscription drugs and ultimately caused his death. How tragic. I must admit that I to questioned his innocents from time to time,although I hoped that it wasn't true. I think that justice prevailed but the damage was done. He is gone forever now. I think that Aphrodite Jones did a wonderful job with this book and I am so sorry that the publishing world didnt give her a fair shake. Read this book if you have any doubts in your mind about the man.Read this book if you are a fan or not.You will see how the media works.They can create whatever perception of a person that they want to create. Money . That is the one word that can sum up the whole tragedy.Read full review
I liked that the author originally was intending to cover the trial with the presumption that Michael was guilty, but Ms. Jones (and others who actually observed courtroom testimony) discovered that the accusations were lies and complete fabrications by a very twisted family. The court transcripts cited in the book told the true story, which was not disseminated in the national media. The sensationalism of the case was key, and when Michael was vindicated, there was little fanfare or afterthought by those who presumed his guilt. This book sets the record straight, but unfortunately, Michael has passed away. His tortured life after the trial certainly played a part in his eventual demise, coupled with the corrupt individuals who were constantly leeching off of him. How very sad that such a loving and charitable individual was targeted his entire adult life by evil, greedy people who wanted money God bless Michael Jackson, and may he rest in peace.Read full review
After reading Conspiracy, there is little doubt in my mind that Michael Jackson is innocent. Everyone wants proof of his innocence. Well here is the proof: a very-well researched and documented book that utilizes the most basic reasoning to come to a conclusion. And, low and beyold, it is not one of guilt. We all must realize that Michael Jackson is human. Children are innocent: the younger they are, the more innocent they become. In a world where too many things seem as if they want us to grow up too fast, it is often nice to just sit back and take in that childhood innocence; whether it be climbing a tree, riding a ferris wheel or even opening up ones house to young children. I realize it is hard for some of you to accept the fact that a 45 year old man is allowing children to sleep in his room. Yet, is it really that wrong to show this much love and compassion? I think not. Many people are too quick to judge; they hear the world "sleep" and immediately assume "having sex." But, if everybody in the world were as loving as Michael Jackson; if everyone were as compassionate as Michael Jackson; if every single human being were just as willing to open up not only their house, not only their bed, but their heart as well; if we all had a big enough heart to accept this much innocence and precious beauty into our lives, then the world would truly be a better place. Here is a very unique individual; one that people don't, and can't, understand. And so they berade him; call him names; refer to him as "wacko." They cannot fathom even the remote possibility that all of this is true: a man of such pure God-given innocence; in possession of such an awesome gift; one that lies beyond our wildest hopes, dreams and imaginations. A power that can make the homeless smile; give the bed-ridden hope; cause the cancer-stricken to laugh; and bring joy to the developmentally disabled. Did it ever occur to you that he's not molesting children? Did it ever occur to you that his donating of well over $100 million to charity is out of pure Godly love and not some strange twisted sexual desire? He visits hospitals everywhere he goes, showers disadvantaged kids with toys and helps provide the homeless with blankets and pillows. He is listed in Guinness as having donated to the most charities. He donated all of the profits from his Dangerous world tour to charity. He opens up Neverland to charity groups, schools around the area, the disadvantaged, bed-ridden, disabled and dying. He holds an annual Halloween open house at the ranch. And he pays for funerals. Within the ranch, there are special rooms for cancer patients, mechanical hospital beds for the bed-ridden etc. I would like to think as a society, we can accept people who are different; that as human beings, we are open to unique opportunities and experiences, and are willing to give them a chance. Without automatically pronouncing them de-ranged freaks. Without berading them. I'd like to think that, as whole human beings, we are able to look past the outer shell. To be open to different possibilities. And to put logic above idiocy. Can we, as fellow human beings, search deep within ourselves to feel what he felt; to see what he saw; to be touched in a way that it almost hurts? Can we, as fellow human beings, accept such a man today? The evidence against Michael Jackson was weak, in fact laughable, it was a disgrace the case even made it to court. Prejudice is ignoranceRead full review
This book goes into detail about his court using actual court transcript. Eventhough the author that Michael was guilty, she set out to tell the truth. She found out that all acusations were made against him using the media to get money for the acuser. The media rang his name through the mud believing the slanderish aligations and not looking deeper into the facts. Read this book to get the truth and lets remember Michael as he was a great singer and exceptional performer.
If you really want to know the truth about how Michael was framed, please read the book!! Most people believe all the media lies around both cases. This man life was ruined because greed, money and a vindictive DA. Ms. Jones had the courage to stand against her journalist peers and report the truth. Her initial reaction was that Michael was guilty until she saw and read all the evidence in court. Then she knew that the truth must be told. This book was excellently written. It now a very valuable book since it is no longer in print. If you can get one, you better do it while you still can.
This book still has all the jaw-dropping details and gossipy goods that any reader appreciates, except it's all true and without the extra icing - it doesn't need it. What happened to the man is something most people need to understand with clarity to get the scope of just how much power the media had/has over him (obviously the puppet strings were being pulled by the even more powerful, which this book doesn't touch on), but I'm so glad this book was written, and that it was published before he died. It's the most credible piece I've ever read about Michael Jackson.
This book is the truth about what happened in the court room in 2005. It is a must read. Get this book if you are a Michael Jackson fan. And make sure to purchase this book about the 1993 case Redemption: The Truth Behind the Michael Jackson Child Molestation Allegations Book by Geraldine Hughes.
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If you want to know the truth about the 2005 Michael Jackson trial, this is it. Highly recommend reading it!
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If you are Michael Jackson fan this is the book for you if you don't already have it
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