More than 16 years after his death, Michael Jackson is back at the center of public debate after the release of several unreleased audio recordings, where he speaks openly about his relationship with children.
In these recordings, obtained by the New York Post, Jackson states that the children wanted to hug and touch him, saying that his personality made them "fall in love" with him, which according to him sometimes got him into trouble.
The audio recordings are part of the documentary "The Trial," which covers Jackson's trial on child sexual abuse charges, charges of which he was found not guilty.
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One of the most controversial statements is when he says that if he were forbidden from seeing his children again, he would commit suicide.
The four-episode documentary will soon be broadcast on Channel 4 and brings to light the debates and dilemmas that accompanied the figure of Michael Jackson throughout his career.
Some have seen his statements as expressions of an unusual and misunderstood emotional connection with children, while others consider them disturbing and problematic, especially in light of the accusations that have followed him for years.
The return of these materials reopens old wounds and calls into question the line between alleged innocence and public perception.
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At the same time, the documentary is expected to spark a broader debate on how the media, the judiciary, and the public treat famous figures and their private lives.
Michael's artistic legacy remains undisputed, but the dark aspects of his life continue to influence how he is remembered today, making his figure one of the most complex and contradictory in the history of modern music. /Telegraph/
