"The pop music titan had been accused of sexually abusing Jordan Chandler, a 13-year-old boy who had accompanied Jackson on his Dangerous world tour and regularly shared a bed with the singer."
"Jackson paid a reported $25m to settle the case out of court. Jackson and his estate have always maintained his innocence in Chandler's claims and nearly a dozen other allegations of child molestation."
"Critics say that the film is also a play to rehabilitate his image. Jackson was acquitted of all child molestation charges in 2005, after a 14-week criminal trial."
In December 1993, Michael Jackson's genitals were photographed during an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Jordan Chandler, a 13-year-old boy. Chandler's description of distinctive markings matched the photos taken by law enforcement. Jackson described the strip-search as humiliating and later settled the case for $25 million while maintaining his innocence. A forthcoming biopic will not address these allegations, focusing instead on his musical legacy. Critics suggest the film aims to rehabilitate Jackson's image despite ongoing allegations of child molestation since his death in 2009.
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