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An Abuse of Trust: Michael Jackson Defends His Honor

Michael Goldberg, Rolling Stone, 14 October 1993

FOR MICHAEL Jackson, a man who has spent an enormous amount or time and millions of dollars helping underprivileged, sick and disabled children, it was a cruel irony. In mid-August, the allegations of sexual abuse made by a 13-year-old boy placed Jackson at the heart of the biggest celebrity scandal of the year.

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