The Michael Jackson Case for Innocence Podcast

In this trailer, you'll meet your hosts, Sheryl & June, and find out why this mother and daughter teamed up to create a podcast about the Michael Jackson sex abuse allegations. You'll hear about June's fandom of Michael Jackson, and her mom's worry after these accusations came out publicly. They explain how the podcast is evidence-based, narrated with the help of voice actors, and all of the source material is fully accessible to listeners on their podcast website.www.michaeljackson...

In this first episode, Sheryl and June explain why they made this podcast. June relates her experience as a Michael Jackson fan, and shares some of the difficult situations that arose in the wake of the Leaving Neverland documentary release. Sheryl presents her motivations behind researching the claims of Leaving Neverland, and offers her top 7 takeaways from the research that convinced her of Jackson's innocence.Website: www.michaeljacksoncaseforinnocence.comTwitter: @Case4Innocence

In this episode, you'll hear how the Chandlers begin and develop their friendship with Michael Jackson. The accounts presented in this case primarily come from the Chandlers themselves. The Chandler family first visits Neverland Ranch in February 1993, and Jordan will later say the abuse began a few months later. The controversy over the reliability of Jordan's confession is detailed and his father's questionable motives and behavior are explored. The episode concludes in August 1993 with the...

In part 2 of the Chandler allegations, you’ll hear about the media frenzy after Jordan's allegation becomes public. District Attorney Tom Sneddon and police are convinced of Michael Jackson's guilt before any real investigation begins, which biases their later interviews with children who knew Jackson. The Chandlers and their lawyers take thoughtfully planned steps to pressure Jackson into settling the civil lawsuit that's filed in September 1993. The episode concludes by covering the s...

This episode focuses on the psychiatrist interview of Jordan Chandler from October 1993. As arranged by their lawyer, Jordan and his parents flew to New York from Los Angeles to be interviewed by Dr. Richard Gardner, who was known at the time as an expert in false allegations of abuse. This step was likely taken to help the Chandlers prepare for questioning if their civil case went to trial. Highlights from the interview are detailed, including direct quotes from the exchanges bet...

In this final chapter on the Chandler Allegations timeline, you'll hear about how District Attorney Tom Sneddon takes his criminal case against Michael Jackson to 2 grand juries. Despite failing to get an indictment, Sneddon doesn't close the case against Jackson, and continues to make media appearances where he lets it be known that all he needs is a willing victim to come forward. Hard copy reporter Diane Dimond and Victor Gutierrez are involved in promoting the scandal that there is ...

In this final episode of the Chandler Allegations series, the cumulative evidence from the past 4 episodes is combined and sorted to make the case that the evidence supports Michael Jackson's innocence in this first sex abuse claim against him.All source material can be found on our podcast website: www.michaeljacksoncaseforinnocence.comTwitter: @Case4InnocenceContent Advisory: There is discussion of sex abuse allegations involving minors in this episode.

The focus of this first episode in the Arvizo series is to present the background of the case and the lead up to the trial. The Arvizo family is introduced and how they got to know Michael Jackson beginning in 2000. The case background includes details about the family's history of grift, and how the mother uses her kids in her money schemes. You'll hear how the Martin Bashir documentary about Michael Jackson sets off a media frenzy that leads directly to allegations of abuse. The episode con...

The Michael Jackson criminal trial begins in February 2005, with the Santa Maria courthouse overwhelmed by the massive media presence covering the proceedings. The lawyers on both sides present their opening statements, and then the prosecution starts calling their approximately 87 witnesses . The focus of Part 2 is coverage of the Arvizo family testimony, highlighting the cross examinations that discredit their accounts. You'll hear from the accuser, Gavin Arvizo; his brother, Star; hi...

In this episode, you'll hear from the remaining prosecution witnesses. The state's case focuses on the following:*Evidence that this family was held against their will and that Jackson knew about it*Evidence that Jackson had employees and handlers protecting him*Evidence of molestation or suspicious behavior by Jackson around Gavin Arvizo or any other child*Evidence of Jackson giving Gavin or any other child alcoholYou'll hear the prosecution's arguments against Michael Jackson, and how the c...