Catherine Jackson: The Biggest Lie That Was Ever Said

Catherine Jackson spoke with Today Show yesterday morning. She said she is still suffering that some people believed the allegations of sexual abuse made against her son. She called these allegations "the biggest lie that was ever said."

Michael was acquitted on June 13, 2005 after a five-month trial, when the jury found him not guilty on all 10 counts. But Michael’s mother says her son’s problems began after the allegations in 1993—when Michael’s 13-year-old accuser, Jordan Chandler, claimed that Michael sexually abused his son. No evidence or witnesses were found. Even members of the accuser’s family did not attend the court, and Jordan’s mother also denied having any knowledge of the matter. The media said the issue was settled by paying Jordan Chandler’s father, about $15 million.

Catherine says she still regrets the day her son agreed to that deal. "Her lawyers told him he had to pay. They thought it was the best thing to do. The moment I heard, I called him and asked, ‘Why did you do that?’ This makes you look guilty in the eyes of the public. He said, ‘My lawyers told me to do it. I wasn’t happy about it either, and I wanted to fight them because I know what they’re saying isn’t true. But my lawyers asked me to agree to it.’..."

Months after Michael’s death, Evan Chandler committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.

In 1993, he had threatened Michael that if he didn’t pay money, he would bring up an accusation against him that would prevent him from continuing his career. Michael didn’t meet his demand, and Evan carried out his promise. During the investigation, a recorded audio tape of a phone conversation involving Evan Chandler was obtained, in which he said he had a plan—if it were carried out, it would be the end of Michael.

Prosecutors questioned every employee at Neverland, the ranch where Michael lived, and every single boy who had visited the place, but they found nothing against Michael. In the final step, they ordered photographs of Michael’s naked body.

It was said that Jordan was influenced by the hallucinogenic drug sodium amytal that his dentist father had given him, and that he made accusations against Michael. Evan justified his actions by saying he used the substance for his son’s dental surgery, even though the use of that hallucinogenic drug was forbidden.

During questioning, Jordan provided details about Michael’s genitalia to the police, and to prove the claim, prosecutors—under Thomas Sneddon’s order—forced Michael to submit to photographs of his private parts. The photos obtained did not confirm Jordan’s statements. During questioning, Jordan drew a picture of a circumcised penis on paper for the police, while Michael was not circumcised.

In her interview yesterday, Catherine said that after Michael’s death, Jordan Chandler admitted his lie and said that Michael never harmed him.

"He said his father was only looking for money. He said he’s sorry he couldn’t apologize to him before Michael died."

Of course, this news circulated for a while on the internet, and its source was unclear, and there is no official evidence that Jordan actually confessed.

Catherine says that her daily presence at the 2005 trial—though difficult and torturous—was something she knew she had to do, and she wanted to be by her son’s side.

"If I didn’t go, I wouldn’t feel good."

Catherine says it’s very hard to hear Murray’s lies. Even seeing his face is difficult for her.

"He was there to take care of my child, but as a result of what he did, Michael died. I think he was very careless and inconsiderate. And that makes me feel very bad. I can’t look at his face—I can’t stand it."

If Murray is found guilty, he is sentenced to only four years in prison. But Catherine doesn’t think that punishment is enough.

"He took my child’s life, and four years isn’t enough for him. He has to be punished for what he did."

She has kept Michael’s children away from bad news from the trial.

"They’re very young, and I want them to be happy. These things make them depressed and sad."

Catherine says Michael was always ready to create music.

"I miss him. I miss his voice. I miss hearing him sing. Sometimes when we were together, he would start singing all at once. When he finished, I would ask him to sing again. I loved his voice."

Source: eMJey.com / today.msnbc.msn.com / tvguide.com