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Michael Jackson accuser faces oath grilling as mother faces deportation
Safechuck and Wade Robson have alleged that Jackson abused them while they were minors at his Neverland Ranch. Jackson denied the allegations during his lifetime.
James Safechuck, one of the men who accused late pop star Michael Jackson of sexually abusing him as a child, is set to face questioning under oath on September 14.
Safechuck, now 48, is expected to be deposed in the revived lawsuit against companies linked to Jackson.
His mother, Stephanie Safechuck, will also face questioning on October 15 and 20, with her evidence regarded as crucial because of her family’s close relationship with the singer.
Safechuck and Wade Robson have alleged that Jackson abused them while they were minors at his Neverland Ranch. Jackson denied the allegations during his lifetime.
Court documents obtained by TMZ show that the upcoming depositions will examine the claims and the circumstances surrounding Safechuck’s relationship with Jackson’s family.
Stephanie featured prominently in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, where she described how the singer became close to her family after meeting her nine-year-old son during a television commercial shoot.
She said Jackson’s attention initially felt like “a fairytale” and that she became swept up in the relationship.
According to her account, she and her husband eventually allowed James to sleep in Jackson’s room—a decision she later claimed marked the beginning of the alleged abuse.
Stephanie said she subsequently asked her son whether anything inappropriate had happened, but he denied it at the time.
The legal battle had suffered major setbacks before a California appeal court revived the claims in 2023.
In 2020, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Safechuck could not sue Jackson’s companies. A similar ruling was issued against Robson the following year.
But the appellate court later ruled that both men could revive their lawsuits against the companies, reopening a legal fight that had appeared to be over.
Michael Jackson faced several sexual-abuse allegations in the 1990s and remained the subject of controversy until his death in 2009.
The forthcoming depositions could provide fresh testimony about the allegations, the role of Jackson’s companies and what Safechuck’s mother knew about the relationship at the time.
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko is celebrating her best friend and colleague, Lizzy Gold, on her birthday today.
In a post on her social media page, she described Lizzy as her best girl, ride-or-die, partner in success, and actor extraordinaire.
Raining prayers on her, Destiny reaffirmed her love for her and told her to have a blast.
“Happy blessed birthday to my best girl
My ride or die
My Ex miss delta
My partner in success
My actor extraordinaire
LIZZYGOLD BUBEMI ONUWAJE
Wishing you long life and prosperity with heavenly blessings, my love
I pray that this new age marks the very beginning of more greatness in your life, in Jesus’ name. Amen
More undiluted grace
More open doors
More money
I LOVE U
Have a blast, baby
@lizzygoldofficial”.
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that music is not just passion for her but a therapy.
Speaking in a recent interview with EE72 Magazine, Tem shared that writing music helps her to release pain and heals her.
The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter explained that whenever she is done writing music, she feels whole.
She added that the aftereffect makes it easier for her to forgive and move on.
“Writing music helps me release pain and it helps me to heal.
“By the time I am done, everything I felt, it is gone. I can let the whole situation go. I can forgive. I can move on,” she explained.
Tems also spoke about being unapologetic about her art and herself, stressing that she isn’t trying to prove anything to anyone.
“I am not trying to prove who I am. I know what is for me and what is not for me.
“I am trying to take everything in and make the best of every single moment,” she added.
Nigerian singer, Mayorkun has warned emerging artistes against adopting a mysterious public image like that of his colleague, Wizkid, without first establishing themselves in the music industry.
The singer advised upcoming musicians to focus on building their careers and connecting with fans rather than attempting to imitate the approach of established stars.
According to Mayorkun, “trying to maintain a mysterious image like Wizkid as a newcomer could cause you to fade into obscurity”.
He suggested that upcoming artistes need to make themselves visible and build a solid fan base before considering such an approach.
Wizkid, one of Nigeria’s most prominent Afrobeats stars, is known for maintaining a relatively private lifestyle, with limited public appearances outside music-related activities.
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