Rush to Judgment: The Michael Jackson Story

In 1993, the world was shocked when allegations of child molestation came to light against Michael Jackson. Overnight, the King of Pop went from being the world’s most popular entertainer to one of the most notorious pedophiles in history. Tabloids competed to run the most horrific, sensational headlines imaginable while talking heads opined endlessly about his guilt. For the general public, the message was clear: Michael Jackson was undeniably guilty. Once again, the media proved that the only thing it loves more than creating a star is watching one fall.

These allegations followed Jackson the rest of his life, and even after. However, a closer look at the facts of the case reveals a much different story than the one we’ve been told. Tonight, we’ll discuss the side of the story that the media neglected.