HBO’s "Leaving Neverland" premiered on Sunday night, putting a new spotlight on sexual abuse allegations made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck against Jackson. JACKSON'S ESTATE CALLS 'LEAVING NEVERLAND' DOCUMENTARY A 'CHARACTER ASSASSINATION' AFTER DEBUT AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVALLithwitck’s piece, which was originally published back in 2004, resurfaced as a result of the documentary’s popularity. Whether or not the allegations are substantiated, the question is in the air: Is pedophilia a disease to be treated, or a crime to be punished? “Even though this piece was originally published in 2004 and resurrected in light of 'Leaving Neverland,' it's so out of left field,” Houck told Fox News. Meanwhile, the Jackson estate has referred to Robson, now 36, and Safechuck, 40, as "admitted liars" and "perjurers" and says "Leaving Neverland" does a disservice to "legitimate" victims of child abuse.

Source: Fox News March 04, 2019 20:23 UTC