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JUSTIFIED OR DOING TOO MUCH?: Michael Jackson Fans Attack Oprah On Twitter Over “Leaving Neverland” Interview

Oprah’s interview with Michael Jackson’s accusers aired last night following part two of “Leaving Neverland.”

HBO’s Leaving Neverland documentary about Michael Jackson’s alleged history of sexual abuse has sparked controversy. The allegations aren’t new in any way but this is the first time they’re being explored heavily since his death in 2009. Fans have been enraged that people are trying to crucify MJ after his death when he can’t defend himself. Oprah’s interview with the two accusers in the film, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, will air after part two of Leaving Neverland. However, she’s received a ton of hate from MJ fans for giving the alleged victims a platform.

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Up until a few days ago, OprahMag.com’s digital director @ariannagab was a Michael Jackson defender and had go-to lines about separating the artist from the man or how there was never any real proof that he abused children. But then @oprah and #LeavingNeverland finally convinced her to let go of the King of Pop. Her Aha-moment: Leaving Neverland is much bigger than Michael Jackson. It’s bigger than Michael Jackson's fans, bigger than defending the soundtrack to your childhood. Instead, it is about the millions of people in this world who never got to have a childhood because of the sexual abuse they experienced before their young brains were even developed enough to know what was occurring. Tap the link in our bio to read the touching essay.

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Oprah shared two clips of her interview with Robson and Safechuck, two accusers who’ve previously testified that MJ never molested them. In the clip, the issue is bigger than just Michael Jackson but the larger issue of sexual abuse. However, a few fans pointed out her relationship with Harvey Weinstein who was accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. Oprah herself was accused of knowing about the allegations but she’s denied that she did.

In a clip she released of the interview, she asks the accusers why they continued to associate themselves with Michael Jackson even though they accused the singer of sexual abuse. Although the hard-hitting questions show some sort of objectivity of Oprah’s part, many still believe she’s still trying to drag Michael Jackson’s name.

Peep some of the reactions below.

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