Michael Jackson’s former PR ‘absolutely believes’ he is guilty of child abuse

Warning: This article contains discussion of child abuse which some readers may find distressing.

Michael Jackson's former PR has made a bombshell claim about the child abuse allegations launched against the legendary singer.

A second Channel 4 documentary detailing the allegations made against Michael Jackson dropped last year, with the Finding Neverland films sharing the experiences of former child companions Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who both filed lawsuits in relation to long-term abuse.

Jackson, who passed away in 2009, first had molestation allegations filed against him in 1993 but he was never formally charged, although he did settle a $23 million civil case with teenager Jordan Chandler.

Ahead of the upcoming biographical film Michael, which is set to release in cinemas in April, the King of Pop's former PR Vincent Amen has now given his thoughts regarding the long-list of allegations brought against Jackson both before and after his death.

He told The Telegraph: “I absolutely believe that Michael Jackson is guilty of child abuse and molestation. I believe there was a cover-up for so many years.”

The singer had faced a lot of scrutiny from the media once the news of the settled case with Chandler first broke, and Martin Bashir’s infamous Living with Michael Jackson documentary on ITV in February 2003 didn't help things either.

Michael Jackson and Wade Robson (Channel 4)

The film captured Jackson holding hands with 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo while the teenage laid his head on the superstar's shoulder. He and his family had spent time living on the now-infamous Neverland Ranch a few years prior, while the young boy was being treated for cancer.

Jackson told Bashir: “I have slept in a bed with many children… The most loving thing to do is to share your bed with someone.”

Two years later and Arvizo accused Jackson of molestation but the singer was acquitted on all 14 charges after the defence argued that the Arvizo family had a history of fraud.

Jackson also had a history of controversial friendships with child stars, including Macauley Culkin, but the Home Alone alum has never suggested that he acted appropriately.

Now, more than 20 years on, a new four-part Channel 4 documentary is set to focus on that particular four-month trial, with Amen adding fuel to the fire with his comments.

He added: “From what I know now, sex abuse victims reveal information about their abuse, piece by piece, over the years.”

Amen also recalls a time where a magazine he alleges belonged to Michael featured 'naked kids' where he had circled some 'to be ordered'.

“Finding that, I realised, ‘Something is going on here’. Where there’s smoke, there is fire," he suggested.

"It was a crossroads moment [that] put it all together for me."

"We remain fully confident that Michael is innocent of these allegations, which are contrary to all credible evidence and independent corroboration, and which were only first made years after Michael’s death," Jonathan Steinsapir, attorney for the estate of Michael Jackson, said in April 2023.

"We trust that the truth will ultimately prevail with Michael’s vindication yet again. Michael Jackson himself said, ‘Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons.' "

LADbible Group has contacted the estate of Michael Jackson for comment.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence regarding the welfare of a child, contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, 10am-8pm Monday to Friday. If you are a child seeking advice and support, call Childline for free on 0800 1111, 24/7.