The ones who aren't really aware of HBO's documentary, Leaving Neverland, well it's time you make a note of it. The documentary revolves around two men who were sexually abused by the legend as kids. Wade Robson and James Safechuck reveal they were abused by the singer when they were aged 7 and 10 respectively and this has created an agitation among the icon's fans. Though Jackson was earlier acquitted from child molestation charges in 2005 and he died in 2009, this new documentary brings back the old memories and radio stations this time are in no mood to take a chill pill. Leaving Neverland: Michael Jackson Fans Protest Outside Channel 4 Headquarters Prior To The Documentary Release.
Many radio stations in Canada, New Zealand and Australia have decided to remove Michael Jackson's songs from their playlist to show their support. When CNBC got in touch with the Canadian company Cogeco Media who owns several French-language stations, they confirmed the news with an affirmative reply. Christine Dicaire, director of communications and marketing at Cogeco Media said in a statement emailed to CNBC, "We are attentive to the comments of our listeners, and the documentary released on Sunday evening created reactions. We prefer to observe the situation by removing the songs from our stations, for the time being." Leaving Neverland: 5 Appalling And Disturbing Allegations Made Against Michael Jackson In The Documentary.
Meanwhile, Jackson's estate has tagged the documentary as public lynching and has filed a $100 million lawsuit against HBO, while his family has refuted all the allegations. Though fans are coming out in support of the singer, there's very little they can do to cover up the damage.
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