Michael Jackson's maid reveals sordid Neverland secrets | 60 Minutes Australia

Michael Jackson was arrested and charged. It was a humiliating fall. That would be airing Jackson's dirty laundry to the world. Go back to the Jacksons' bike so you think everything is fine. Tied up in money. Yes, money, fame and publicity are pushed. How do we know that you are now telling the truth, but always defiant? I know the truth. I can sleep very well at night That's Rich on 60 Minutes Adrian McManus claims her four years working at Neverland Ash left her destitute in Michael Jackson's home when he left in 1994 She and four other employees sued the singer for dismissal unjustified and they lost Do you still owe?

The salaries of Jackson's estate? Michaels is probably dead by now, you know. Yes, you need to know the quantity. Well, you know, I know, I don't remember. Maybe it was Oh God, it was a lot of money, you had to pay legal fees Initially, yes for breach of contract to get mr. Jackson, who had 1.6 million, was a father. Yes, just to refresh your memory. Yeah, the sheriff hasn't knocked on the door yet. No And you hope they don't Well, they do On an estate Jackson's estate accused her of stealing assets from Neverland to sell to the media.

There was a sketch I found in the trash bag. Then reveal that sketch. The Elvis sketch you supposedly found in the trash. I thought well, I found it in the trash. It didn't mean anything to me, which I shouldn't have done, you know, but I did it and the jury said then you owe Michael Jackson $34,000. Yes, from now on after yes, have you returned the thirty-four thousand? I did not do it. No. You didn't return that either. Adrian McManus's credibility has been called into question once again due to his changing view of what he saw. Neverland presented sworn evidence in 1993 that he never saw any inappropriate behavior by Jackson toward a child at Michael Jackson's trial.

He lied under oath. Alright. Now I'm going to explain that. When Michael threatened me he was afraid of what would happen to me, my family and my son. He admits that you are not telling the truth. Yes, because he threatened me. How do we know you are telling the truth? Well, let's put it this way. I know the truth. I can sleep very well at night. I'm glad I did what I did by standing up and trying to do the right thing. You have to look very carefully at people's motives and you have to look very carefully at the facts.

You have the most famous ones. person in the world, one of the richest people in the world. Perceived as very vulnerable. Well, and people are constantly trying to exploit him throughout his life. Attorney Tom Mesereau, much of what Michael Jackson focused on was about hard cash. People wanted to make so much money See the great Michael Jackson fly high and then splash They wanted the story to have a miserable ending for him They hoped to see him in court in Chains and Prisons Without makeup, without his hair, without the clothes he loved To wear , they were eager to see the final episode where Michael Jackson is destroyed and it was very disheartening to see it for you to think that everything is linked to money.

Yes, money, fame and publicity. Including what he considers the latest false accusations of child abuse, some of these accusers have not only changed his story a little. They have made a 180 degree turn. Is there a possible explanation in the me2 movement that people are now more comfortable with? Say it in public. Look, I've been abused. Can we do something about it now? Good. Now, if you are accused of things like this, you are almost found guilty before you can defend yourself. I think we are going too far now and many people who are not being honest and trying to profit from this particular movement are raising accusations. that should be questioned, I don't think the freedom of the May 2 movement can be explained because these latest accusers come and say that Michael Jackson sexually abused them.

I think the freedom of the me2 movement has also allowed false accusations to be made. Real allegations and We have to be very careful to make sure we get to the bottom of what is real and what is not true. Soon King of Pop essentially think it's worth accusing something like Thomason by questioning his testimony. I saw clearly that a group of people who I felt very deeply were lying and an extraordinary result. Were you surprised by the result that celebrities can't go wrong with? Today's world is next in 60

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The most loving thing they do is share your bed with someone by agreeing to participate in Martin Bashir's documentary, Michael Jackson, with the innocent help of his 12-year-old friend, Gavin Arvizo. Had they given the police all the reasons they needed to investigate the United States? In fact, the world had never seen anything like it. In 2005, Jackson's case went to trial, setting the stage for what would be one of the biggest trials of the century. It was a confrontation that lasted more than a decade and was covered by twice as many media outlets. media as presented at OJ Simpson trial Jackson faced 14 counts of child abuse Conspirators to imprison accuser and his family at Neverland Ranch if convicted Had to serve at least 20 years in prison These are horrific charges.

These are ugly and harsh charges. I think having something like this is even worse than murder. I really believe it. The 14 week trial was a circus. I think you just saw that it takes about 20

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to go a hundred meters if you are in mr. Jackson's Company Every day a crowd gathered to see the King of Pop. This case is about one thing. It is about dignity, integrity, decency, honor, charity, innocence and complete vindication of a wonderful human being called. Miguel. Jackson Hollywood journalist Janie Wolf saw things very differently. I saw people who wanted to get Michael Jackson.

I saw people who were angry with Michael Jackson. I also saw people who adored him and then I saw a good group of people who I felt very deeply were lying. We are paid, we are influenced, and all of this seemed anxious to me. Whose side do you think people are on? She lied for Michael Jackson in his defense saying nothing ever happened Adrian McManus took the stand to testify against his former employer. Well, he's pretty crazy. I wasn't surprised it happened again because I knew it would happen again. You know what I am saying? You always thought that sooner or later a lawsuit would come, right?

Yes, I did that. Yes, it's sad to say, but yes. Wade Robson now accuses Michael Jackson of abusing him during his childhood. Was the star a defense witness? He was very strong in his defense of Michael Jackson. He told me in no uncertain terms that he had not been sexually abused. He had not been abused and these claims were ridiculous. I mean, this man so strongly supported Michael Jackson. So forceful in his defense of Michael Jackson that it surprises me that he has changed the story about him in recent years. I just can't get over the way the lawsuit came to a conclusion that Michael Jackson's Tribe began to show me that he watched him deteriorate physically and emotionally in the weight loss process.

His cheeks sank deeper on the day of the verdict. He seemed like a shell of his former self. After eight days of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict: The jury finds the defendant not guilty of attempting to commit a lewd act on a minor child Unanimous decision of not guilty on all charges That moment in court When they said not guilty How many times 14 14 times? What was that? Was that one of the most unique ones? Powerfully unusual experiences of my life. What would Michael Jackson tell you? He appreciates it, thank you. Thank you, never forgotten For Michael Jackson it was a vindication But the damage had already been done and life in Neverland would never be the same again.

Were you surprised by the result? No, I wasn't surprised because I think in today's world a lot of judges don't. It's not like saying a celebrity is guilty, why not? Because they believe they are above others. They just admire them and immediately think that everyone wants money. That's why you know that celebrities can do no wrong in today's world. That is what I think. The biggest boss of all. It's creepy to even be around you. I had never visited this place before the stories. That doesn't stop us from talking about the abuse of him making these new accusations.

Do you believe them? It would be very hard not to believe them and go to Neverland again, yeah I can't believe I'm coming back here, very mixed emotions. That's next time, after 60 Minutes, Michael Jackson could have been found not guilty in 2005 of child sexual abuse. But the trial and lurid headlines damaged his career beyond repair. Would he reach the pinnacle of musical stardom? Had I ever known This will be my last show Performances in London This will be, this is when I say this is, it really means this is it because In 2009, at the age of fifty, Jackson announced one last chance called his tour of farewell.

This is it and he has sold out 50 shows at London's O2 Arena. But less than three weeks into the tour, Michael Jackson made his biggest headline yet when he overdosed on prescription drugs and died. The day Michael died, where were you when I was? I got home and his dad called me and told me that you didn't have to come to the hospital. Like the rest of the world, the news of Jackson's death was met with disbelief by both his family and his mother, Katherine told Liz she would hurry up in 2013. No one said anything and I said well, where is he?

Michael? I want to go to his room. I want to go see him, you know. Nobody said anything. And then they'll find me ten or fifteen minutes later. They took me to a room and no one said anything Then I finally said he made it and I screamed like he made it. and Frank finally said it slowly. No, he didn't make it. I don't know what happened next. I think I fainted or screamed or something That's what happened Stay Over a billion people watched a funeral broadcast around the world The curtain rises on one of the greatest artists who ever lived Here Michael delivered the final hours during hours, it's so scary to even be around you I've never visited this place before I never wanted to Return to the house where Michael Jackson died is a reminder to Jeanne Wolff of the loss that was once blinded by his star power.

She sees him differently now. Do you think Jeanne is the latter? The accusations have affected Michael Jackson's legacy. I definitely don't think people look at it the same way. I don't think his music will die. He's too cool. I think his music is beyond him, but the myth of that myth is gone. But for Tom Mesereau, the lawyer who defended him, it is Michael Jackson. Who is the victim and not the boys who ended up in his bed in Neverland? You are a person who knows in life. There's a lot of gray Not a lot of black and white But you're adamant, you're not, you don't believe that Michael Jackson sexually abused a single person.

Michael was a creative spirit. He danced with his own drummer. He saw things. We don't see that he heard things. We didn't hear that he was a creative genius. He was eccentric, he was different and he was an artist. I don't think he was an abuser for five seconds, looking at the history of this, although the prosecutors' number one candlemaker, Gavin Arvizo Wade Robson, is now Jimmy's confident Chuck. I mean, are they making it all up? Let's look at them separately Safe Chuck swore under penalty of perjury that he was not abused Robson swore under penalty of perjury that he was not abused The jury did not believe his visa Two other people were rewarded to end the lawsuit so we could move forward with his career .

What are you going to look at when you look at everyone under the microscope? What do you really mean? Little Well, a lot more than most mere mortals encounter in a lifetime, but he's the biggest target on Earth. He was the most famous person on Earth. He was extremely rich. He was seen as extremely vulnerable. This made him a lifelong target for everyone and he is attacked even in death by people who want money. The days were filled with magical experiences of childhood adventures, playing tag, watching movies, eating junk food . Everything you could want as a child.

From a storybook, right? I'm a Fairy Tale Michael Jackson gave the world his music, but he took a lot from his accusers More than most genius wolves have heard what they've said and believe their stories of what happened at Neverland are compelling Jeanie Ya You've seen and heard Wade Robson and Jimmy's confident Chuck. Yes. I have talked about his abuse generating these new accusations. Do you believe them? It would be very difficult not to believe them, how do you explain their complete reversal of his stories? They were both in love as only a child could be with Michael Jackson.

Both have repeatedly said that Michael Jackson told them over and over again. We never can. Tell anyone, because if we do, I'll go to jail for the rest of the day and you'll go to jail for the rest of the day. So ingrained in their minds, was it necessary that we never tell this secret? I can't believe I'll be back here. I have mixed feelings, stresses Adrian McManus. He also tells the truth about Michael Jackson and what happened in Neverland, a place he would rather forget. When you come back tosee these doors. What is the lasting memory?

Fear Misery. She would never walk through those doors again. That's how you feel about all these years here. Is misery misery a bad choice, a bad choice I made? If Michael Jackson were silent live today, do you think you would be? If he spoke like that if he were alive, he would say that he would say it to his face. He really he would. You know, I was 28 when I started working for him. These kids were young if at that age it was difficult for me. Can you imagine how? How was it for them? It was a different side of him and I saw it.

Hmm, not sorry about that. I just don't feel sorry for the kids Hi, I'm Liam Bartlett, thanks for watching, so stay up to date with the latest news from 60 Minutes Australia. Make sure to subscribe to our channel. You can also download the 9 now app to watch full episodes and another 60 minutes of exclusive content.