What the hell happened to Michael Jackson?

Michael Jackson Michael Jackson was the most outstanding American superstar in 1980s. From 65438 to 0958, he was born in a black family with many children. After his father used to be the guitar of the band, Jackson and his four brothers enjoyed playing musical instruments and singing for entertainment since childhood. Under the education of his father, he debuted with his brother at the age of seven. By the age of 65,438+02, the "Jackson 5" singing group had become famous all over the United States, with millions of records sold. 1982, Michael played a role in the black musical Little Genius directed by Quincy Jones, and recorded his first solo album Off the Wall with the help of Quincy Jones, with a circulation of130,000 copies. In the year of 65438+February, his song "Thriller" caused a sensation in the whole western pop music world. His single album has a circulation of 30 million, which is the highest in the world. More than 100 gold and platinum albums have been given away by countries. Michael toured the world in his first year, and charmed millions of fans with his original and novel Moonwalk. His MTV saturday night live also set a record for MTV video sales. Michael's record frequency is not fast. Until 1987, his second solo album "Bad" was released, and countries around the world once again set off a whirlwind surrounding Michael. His third album "Dangerous" was not released until the end of 199 1, and the song "Black and White" was released within three weeks.

That is, 6.5438 million copies were sold, which set a new world record for the release of single records. 1995 released the fourth solo album "History: Past, Present and Future, Volume I". Michael dominated the pop music scene for many years with his unique voice, exaggerated and excellent dance, personalized costumes and performances. 1985, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie co-wrote, 45 American singers sang together, and Quincy Jones was responsible for producing the album "We Are the World", which was sold for charity to help the hungry people in Africa, shocking the hearts of hundreds of millions of people and sweeping the world. Billy Jean, starring Michael Jackson, won the Oscar for Best Short Film.

Recent situation:

American rock star Michael Jackson, after more than ten years, was finally acquitted on June 13, 2005. Prior to this, more than 2,500 journalists from more than 30 countries conducted uninterrupted interviews and reports on Michael Jackson's alleged sexual assault on boys, overshadowing the murders of American football star Simpson and California man Peterson. In fact, the case was tried as early as four months ago, and world-renowned media reporters gathered in the Santa Maria court in California, USA; A large number of fans gathered together and waved flags and shouted for Jackson day and night. On June 13, the battle reached its climax. Media satellite cars and mobile toilets operate around the clock, and countless journalists have become spectacular tent areas in the courtroom where cases are heard. The major TV news networks have set up antenna forests within 6 kilometers around the stadium. Some media even set up their own land communication lines in order to avoid missing the opportunity because the communication lines were blocked at the first time when the jury finally ruled.

Why did the Michael Jackson case attract the world's attention?

A life story with strange behavior

As early as 10 years ago, there was a record that Diane Dimon, a female American TV reporter who reported Jackson's sexual assault on boys, was protected by the police. The police also warned men above 18 not to interfere with reporters' interviews for any reason. The police also stopped some fans who were carrying stones to prevent them from resisting the law by force. However, their protests are still endless: "Go away, blackmailer, don't blackmail our concert!" " "

That year, Jackson came to Geneva, Switzerland, and a mysterious Egyptian woman, Shamiya, immediately took Jackson into a basement full of longing. Here, Jackson saw piles of hundred-dollar bills. The mysterious woman said that there are 300 million dollars here, all of which belong to the Saudi royal family. If Jackson can listen to them, he can take them away at will. However, Jackson did not take a penny, but found three dermatologists in Switzerland and took them to Jackson's Neverland in California to further discuss how to do plastic surgery for him. Jackson imagined that he should have mummy-like nostrils, his lips should reveal fragrance, and his eyebrows and eyeliner should be plastic surgery to make him look more like a real tattooed mummy. Not only that, Jackson's whole body, including his hands, feet and clothes, should be dyed. On the day he entered the basement, Jackson wore a black jacket and a silk tie, but there was only one sock on his foot. He still thinks he is beautiful. When he entered the hall, he suddenly seemed to trip over something. Later, someone told him that it was because he was crawling with a tarantula, and the tarantula bit him hard. "Why do you have a tarantula?" It was discovered that Jackson's hands and legs were covered with swollen scars bitten by tarantulas. Except for Jackson, there are only white girls left here. At this time, Jackson asked everyone to be quiet in a cheerful tone, and then sighed: "God, I like tarantulas! It's all over my room. In order to feed them, I have to smoke the whole apartment with meat every day and feed it with worm meat. " These people, like businessmen who dream of getting rich, were stunned by Jackson's words.

On the same day, however, the court in Santa Maria issued a subpoena asking Jackson to appear in court to state what he had done. But Jackson wrote to them, claiming that he had more dreams than Walter Disney and wouldn't trip over trifles. However, strange behavior often makes middle-aged men forget their responsibilities. Photographer Harry Benson has worked extensively with him. He said, "Jackson is as crazy as Colin Powell."

After plastic surgery, Jackson even hung his children upside down on the balcony, scaring the audience downstairs. People think that he did it just to remind people of him. In fact, at this time, Jackson's life law has gradually deviated from the normal life track. From 65438 to 0993, the local judicial department formed an investigation team and began to investigate Jackson. But he still doesn't take this seriously and is still playing tricks and teasing the plaintiff. Prosecutor Snedon visited Jackson for this purpose, but Jackson gave him a retort: "Of course you can play with children, because they don't know anything!"

Jackson is the most famous person in the Central Coast Valley where he lives. He hired off-duty or retired policemen to be his security guards. The cost of managing this manor is as high as $4 million every year. Apartment 13, lots of animals. Jackson often comes here to play with his children.

Love for children leads to burning.

David Jester, Jackson's childhood friend, and Elizabeth Taylor, a Hollywood movie star, often get together here by private jet. However, employees here find that Jackson has become more and more strange in the last two years, from his clothes to his behavior.

Jackson's face was bandaged and wearing a mask all day after plastic surgery. But people are still grateful to him, because he not only brought jobs to the local people, but also made them gradually rich. However, it is puzzling that he signed confidentiality agreements with local people one by one. People asked him, what is there to keep secret? Why do you need to remain silent? At this time, people found that Jackson liked children more than anyone else. He invited children the most, accompanied them the most and talked about them the most. For example, macaulay culkin, a Hollywood child star, and Zion Lennon, Lennon's son, have all been invited by him. Even Hollywood child star emmanuel lewis was invited to perform by Jackson.

I remember 199 1 year, Jackson personally held Elizabeth Taylor's eighth wedding here. At that time, some people found Jackson very strange, and many people avoided him and were unwilling to associate with him. That year, Pat Murphy, a resident who lived here, said, "This man is really strange. He was handsome and brown when he came, but today he has become a white and clean woman! " Then, Jackson suddenly became the defendant. However, his huge legal team played a role. Jackson was still dismissive and won the case easily.

1993, Vanity Fair magazine broke the news that Jackson had molested 13-year-old boy Jordan Chandler. At that time, Jackson was the richest, most famous and most respected singer in the world, and no one believed that he would do bad things. However, with the involvement of more and more law enforcement departments, it is gradually discovered that all this comes from his eccentric temperament, so it is reasonable that Jackson is suspected of committing many crimes of child molestation. Even so, no one wants to put such a famous singer who keeps flying around on the trial bench as a criminal. 1995, Chandler's family sued Jackson again, claiming millions of dollars. After that, Chandler's family received mysterious threats. Ivan, the father of the child, went to work in the morning and found a dead mouse in the desk drawer. Larry Feldman, the child's lawyer, also received death threats. The US Department of Justice immediately dispatched security guards to the children's lawyers. One day, the wall outside the child's lawyer's office was suddenly stained with obscene graffiti. At the same time, Jackson's estate was heavily guarded and security guards began to carry weapons.

Another day, Jackson's former maid told reporters that she found her children sleeping in the same sleeping bag as Jackson, and Jackson often stayed naked with other boys. Jackson was traveling around the world when Chandler appealed. Later, Chandler drew Jackson's genitals and moles on his left thigh, which eventually became the basis for accusing Jackson. And this painting was bought and reprinted by many media. The reporter interviewed Lisa Mary Presley, Jackson's fiancee and daughter of the late Elvis Presley, but Elvis Presley's daughter did not give any explanation. On June 65438+ 10/day, 2003, the California court decided to conduct a one-year investigation. In fact, as early as 1993, there was an investigation into Jackson's obscene behavior. However, the more investigation shows that fame distorts Jackson's temperament and his personality, which leads to misunderstanding.

The scandal about Jackson spread like wildfire, and many tabloids paid high prices for his recent situation. Since then, the court has summoned many times, but Jackson actually ignored it. At this time, the judge said, "We need the victim to be willing to testify in court, and it is best to invite Jackson's favorite child." Some people say that he once slept with Hollywood 199 1 year-old child star macaulay culkin. Parents even claimed, "We need them to be volunteers, and we can't let parents force their children to sue Jackson!" Later, it was reported that Jackson had similar incidents in a small room in Los Angeles, in his manor, in Monaco Century City Square, in Disneyland and other places. He has been living with a beautiful boy aged 65,438+03. Only two of these children are willing to testify in court. One of them is the maid's son, and the other is Chandler. Another child tried to report him, but his parents stopped him and refused to appear in court. To this end, Jackson applied for a permanent residence visa in the United States for an Australian boy and his parents.

In fact, to prosecute such a big shot, the victim must have "overwhelming evidence" to constitute a criminal fact. Chandler's lawyers think they are already in a favorable position. Their strategy is to hold constant press conferences. Since then, they have obtained photos of Jackson's naked genitals painted by children. According to analysis, this is the most important evidence. However, the judge refused the child to provide such pictures. Then the child told reporters that his father had been intimidated and the police had launched an investigation.

The police contacted Blanca Frankkingdom, Jackson's maid, because her son was also the subject of investigation. At this time, they heard the maid say that Jackson's subordinate Pericano warned her not to tell the truth to the police, and the man also warned other employees. On June 5438+065438+ 10, 2002, an FBI agent was arrested because he found enough explosives to blow up an airplane in Pericano's residence. It is said that Pericano has become Jackson's mastermind in threatening the defendant.

Subsequently, the police received several complaints against Jackson. According to the complaint, Jackson has constituted the crime of molesting minors. Chandler's stepfather also accused Jackson of destroying family life, and Jackson's huge lawyer attacked again, successfully stopped it and the case was dismissed. Later, writer Gutierrez published a book about Jackson's child molestation case. Many children's descriptions are quoted in the book, including Jackson's genitals: "He (Jackson) has an erection as strong as an ox!" In order to cater to Jackson, Chandler stopped going home. Parents found out that Jackson had "taken" their children. Later, Chandler's mother received an expensive gift from Jackson, including a bracelet worth $65,438+2,000. The child's father was very surprised about this and went to consult a psychologist. The doctor said to him, "Your child has been cheated!" " However, he also said: "Jackson's child molestation behavior is not enough to constitute a major crime. Help the children! " "

Peer help won the lawsuit but lost the future.

Jackson's lawsuit not only angered fans all over the world, but also formed a strong camp supported by many famous American artists. They deeply understand and sympathize with what happened to Michael Jackson. They believe that, for example, director roman polanski admitted to having sex with 13-year-old niece; Chaplin admitted having sex with minors; Woody Allen married his ex-wife's adopted daughter; John Lennon, the lead singer of the Beatles, often slept with underage girls; Elvis Presley's second wife was only 14 years old. Although their stories are also talked about by people, they have not suffered as much criticism as Jackson.

Hollywood diva Elizabeth Taylor, famous director Steven Allan Spielberg, NBA star Kobe Bryant, famous American music producer Quincy Jones, famous host Larry King of CNN, American music queen diana ross, etc. participated in the artist camp. * * * More than 300 famous stars appeared in court to testify for Jackson. This is the first time in American history that so many stars take turns to testify in court.

Steven Allan Spielberg is the best person who can help Jackson fight back. The great director has personally refuted the rumor. In fact, Spielberg spoke highly of Michael as early as the release of his new album. At the most critical moment on June 13, Steven Allan Spielberg still stood up to defend Jackson. Jackson's long-lost friend Elizabeth Taylor also took the stage to defend Michael Jackson. Finally, sophia loren, a famous film actor who came all the way from Rome, Italy, also paid tribute to Jackson. Will Cox, a professor at the School of Communication in Southern California, said: "This trial is a perfect combination of sex, crime and celebrities. This case gave the media a unique experience. " Japanese journalists also said: "The Japanese are very interested in him, but we want to know more about how the jury handles celebrities and whether the jury is fair."

Indeed, regardless of color, race, sex, age, social system and ideology, there is a strong camp in the world. But no singer can easily capture the hearts of the court nobles to the common people like Michael Jackson. There is no doubt that he is the singer with the most fans in the world! He is the highest-selling male singer in the world (over 300 million)! Michael Jackson, the former king, has no reason to be the laughing stock of today's public.

Jackson began to change his skin color because of skin burns. The negative effect of this behavior is self-evident, and its weird and "rogue" behavior has also been criticized by society. However, Jackson never imagined that his love for children would lead to a decade-long lawsuit, which almost ruined him.

When the trial of child molestation ended and the presiding judge declared Jackson "not guilty", the whole court was silent. Jackson himself was as expressionless as at the trial, but it was hard to hide his inner excitement and wiped his eyes with a towel. One of Jackson's lawyers burst into tears at first, and then Jackson hugged his chief lawyer, Thomas Mercer. Several female members of the jury also cried, and they handed towels to each other to wipe away their tears. When he left the stadium, Jackson remained expressionless, put his hand on his chest and silently blew kisses to the crowd screaming at him. The crowd outside the stadium was so excited that some fans fainted on the spot, but more people cheered and hugged each other with tears. A middle-aged female fan also released a group of white pigeons.

This dramatic verdict has not only brought a profound impact on Jackson's life, but also brought practical significance far beyond the case itself to countries around the world, that is, how to judge celebrity cases fairly and how to treat their influence. Although the lawsuit was won, Michael Jackson faced a fragmented acting life. At the peak of his career, he was worth more than 500 million dollars. However, since 1993 encountered the first lawsuit, it began to decline. Later, due to a series of investment failures and long-term lawsuits, coupled with extravagant habits, he was heavily in debt and fell into unprecedented economic difficulties. It has been noticed that Jackson has brought bad influence on himself many times. People tried to persuade him to keep a normal life, but he was ugly. Now, he has to be nostalgic in his own world and recall the glory of the past. The editor of a major American newspaper put it well: "He'd better travel and sing the peerless music that will last forever in people's hearts twenty or thirty years ago, which may be more in line with the practice of ups and downs and tragic endings of world celebrities. "