Michael Jackson‘s accuser, James Safechuck, is sending a reassuring message to the singer’s alleged abuse victims.

The late musician icon’s accuser broke his silence following the release of the King of Pop’s biopic to theaters, urging sexual abuse survivors to find solace in his solidarity, as they may find events around this period very upsetting.

James Safechuck is one of the two men who claimed Michael Jackson sexually assaulted them as children between 1988 and 1992, with a grooming process that began with gifts and frequent invitations to the Neverland Ranch and tours.

Michael Jackson’s Accuser Wants Sexual Abuse Survivors To Know They Are Not Alone

Safechuck, in a video released by his attorney, noted that while Hollywood hoopla can be traumatizing for survivors, it is important for survivors of childhood abuse to know they are not alone. He continued that Hollywood is set in a way that even abusers are sometimes praised, despite their alleged victims coming forward with damning allegations.

Safechuck and Wade Robson both came forward with claims that Jackson sexually abused them as kids on the HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland.” Both sued the late pop star’s estate for $400 million in damages. On Friday, April 24, Safechuck sent appreciation to new outlets for reporting on his video message and reiterated his allegations that the singer was forcefully having his way with kids during the Bad era.

However, his new biopic does not spotlight all the allegations made against the King of Pop; the storyline ends in 1988. As noted by TMZ, Robson also spoke out on his social media, stating, “I honestly don’t really know how they can make this movie and not think of the victims. I’m sorry.”

James Safechuck And Wade Robson Detailed The Consequences Of Their Previous Confession

When the HBO documentary came out in 2019, it shook the internet and TV world, and a sequel documentary was released on YouTube on March 18, 2026, where they broke down the criticism that followed their revelation. The Blast stated that Robson described his fear of public reaction as terrifying. At the same time, Safechuck recalled how anxious he felt while waiting for the release of the initial project about seven years ago.

Robson noted that despite the clapbacks that came with sharing their truth, they won the support of media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who accepted their truth and understood their stories. According to Robson, “She [Winfrey] got what I and James had been through, you know, getting to the point in life where it was no longer an option to keep it a secret.”

During their 2019 interview with Winfrey, the TV host walked the audience through the children’s potential reactions to Jackson’s alleged behavior and the lasting beliefs that can develop in child abuse survivors. She confessed that watching the documentary was a very intense and emotional experience for her and many other people. Winfrey interviewed the musician in 1993, when he became vulnerable about his childhood and skin condition.

Michael Jackson’s Biopic Earned Knocks For Leaving Out The Sexual Abuse Allegations

“Leaving Neverland” director became one of the latest voices to join the loud outcry against the new biopic, especially its failure to address the elephant in the room: that Jackson was never convicted while he was alive. 

As The Blast reported, Dan Reed wondered why such an authentic story about the King of Pop could be told without including one of the most intense moments of his career. Robson had claimed in a lawsuit that every time he was with the artist, he was subjected to abuse where he would fondle him, touch his body, and sometimes force him to watch as he performed sexual acts. 

Safechuck recalled meeting Jackson during a Pepsi commercial and how things then transitioned into an extensive grooming process, which initially felt loving but soon became manipulative. He was initially thrilled to be around the pop star, but realized there was a sinister agenda at play.

Why ‘Leaving Neverland’ Was Removed From The HBO Streaming Platform

The director, who was the brain behind the damning confessions from Jackson’s two alleged victims, insisted that he believes the late pop star is a very “nasty” man who “hurt a lot of children.” He noted that, despite his status as a great entertainer, it does not diminish the fact that he has done terrible things. In Reed’s words:

“The fact is that pedophiles exist, and he was one of them, and he made those choices. Many other people who’ve been abused as a child did not choose to abuse others.”

He further explained why “Leaving Neverland” was pulled from HBO in 2024, stating that it stemmed from the company’s legal battle with Jackson’s estate, which involved a contract for a concert recording in Budapest in 1992. 

The contract reportedly contained a “non-disparagement” clause, which prevented HBO from saying anything damaging about the late pop artist. They eventually came to an amicable agreement to take the content down six years after it was released.

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Was Absent From The Biopic Buzz

The biopic producer, Graham King, had explained that the production team was in constant communication with the Jackson family throughout shooting, and Jackson’s son, Prince Jackson, was very closely involved. Prince was reportedly on set almost every day during filming and even contributed during earlier stages of development.

However, the singer’s daughter, Paris Jackson, chose not to participate in the film because of her concerns about the script and portrayal of events. Paris explained that she had read one of the first drafts of the script and gave her notes on what she found dishonest in the production; when they failed to address it, she moved on. She explained last September that, at the end of the day, the team would make whatever they wanted.

Paris continued that she has chosen to stay silent about the divorce because a large segment of her late father’s fandom still lives in their fantasy of Jackson, and the film panders to that audience. A writer for the biopic clarified that they chose to tell uplifting stories about the singer’s triumph rather than move the lens to his complicated life.