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2nd Michael Jackson accuser emerges from 1993

Dec 5, 2003 12:11AM PST
Former sheriff: 2nd child claimed in 1993 Jackson molested him

SANTA BARBARA, California (CNN) -- Former Santa Barbara Sheriff Jim Thomas said there is a second child who claimed in 1993 that Michael Jackson molested him. Those accusations were audiotaped but not videotaped, the sheriff said.

Sources close to the prosecution in the current alleged molestation case against the pop star say that the second alleged 1993 victim could be called to testify, unlike in 1993, when he was much younger and frightened.


The boy's family says he didn't want his friends to know, that he felt ashamed, and that he was afraid of all the publicity, etc.

What amazes me are the "activists" who are declaring Jackson innocent and shouting that his arrest is racially motivated. They don't have any more idea than you or I do about what did or didn't happen, and IMO Michael Jackson isn't even black anymore. Happy

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Re:2nd Michael Jackson accuser emerges from 1993
Dec 5, 2003 12:56AM PST
"What amazes me are the "activists" who are declaring Jackson innocent and shouting that his arrest is racially motivated."

Why should that "amaze" you Josh? Until a court of law determines otherwise (AFTER a trial by the way) he IS INNOCENT. Watching the prosecutor and seeing the bail set one can indeed argue that there may well be a bit of "racial motivation".

One could even argue that YOUR COMMENT "and IMO Michael Jackson isn't even black anymore. Happy" has racist overtones.
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They should bring him forward.
Dec 5, 2003 6:40AM PST

If there is a second kid, it seems like it would help enormously with credibility. IF, and I emphasize IF, Jackson is guilty, he may be deliberately choosing victims who lack credibility. One thing's for sure, he doesn't help his own credibility when he openly admits he has young children sleeping with him.

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Re:2nd Michael Jackson accuser emerges from 1993
Dec 5, 2003 6:57AM PST

"...and IMO Michael Jackson isn't even black anymore."

To be completely fair with that statement, Jackson's suporters (those who would also be considered activists on his behalf) are not just "black". He has supporters (activists) world wide. By adding that Jackcon "isn't even black anymore" seems to imply all of the activists are "black". Otherwise why bring his "race" into it period.