In a startling revelation, previously unheard audio recordings of Michael Jackson have surfaced, detailing the late pop icon's personal thoughts on children and the controversies that surrounded him. The recordings, which feature Jackson's soft, high-pitched voice, are included in a new documentary series titled The Trial, set to premiere on Channel 4 this Wednesday.
Jackson's Controversial Remarks on Children
In the audio clips, Jackson expresses that children were often drawn to his personality, leading to affectionate interactions that he acknowledged could be problematic. "Children ... wanna just touch me and hug me," Jackson asserts in one segment. He further elaborates, "Kids end up just falling in love with my personality – sometimes it gets me into trouble." These comments are presented in the documentary as part of an exploration into the media frenzy and legal battles that defined his later years.
Alarming Statements from the Recordings
According to reports from the New York Post, the recordings capture even more disturbing remarks from Jackson. He purportedly states, "If you told me right now ... 'Michael, you could never see another child,' ... I would kill myself." This statement adds a layer of intensity to the ongoing discussions about his relationships with minors and the psychological aspects of his fame.
The 2005 Trial and Acquittal
The documentary series aims to delve beyond the "media circus" that surrounded Jackson's high-profile trial in 2005. At that time, he faced multiple charges, including molesting a boy, providing alcohol to a minor, and conspiring to hold a juvenile captive at his Neverland ranch in California. These allegations originated from a UK television documentary, Living with Michael Jackson, broadcast in February 2003.
In a March 2005 interview, Jackson vehemently denied all accusations, describing the charges as the lowest point in his life and part of a conspiracy to discredit him. "I am completely, completely innocent," he declared. "Please know a lot of conspiracy is going on as we speak." Ultimately, a jury found him not guilty on all counts on 13 June 2005 in a Santa Maria courtroom.
Aftermath and Legacy
Four years after his acquittal, Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 from what authorities termed "acute intoxication" of the anesthetic Propofol. His personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, was later convicted of manslaughter for administering the fatal dose and served nearly two years in prison. This tragic end has only fueled further speculation and analysis of Jackson's life and career.
The new documentary by Wonderhood Studios seeks to pose "profound questions about fame, race, and the American justice system," using these unheard audio recordings as a focal point. By revisiting the trial and Jackson's own words, it offers a fresh perspective on one of the most controversial figures in entertainment history.
