Re: Randall Sullivan's new book "Untouchable" Tabloid Mess [Threads merged]
It seriously makes me sick to my stomach that people can not only so blatently lie about somebody else without any repercussions - but also make money off of it. (Sadly, this seems the story of MJ's life).
I think the overwhelming majority of media outlets are so quick to swallow up anything that paints MJ in a negative or unflattering light. If there are 2 versions of a story - they'll always pick the most salacious one.
E.g.
1. Autopsy confirms MJ had his nose attached
2. MJ had a jar full of noses according to his maid's gardener's hairdresser's post-man's grandmother's best friend.
...Gee, number 2 seems the most credible let's just stick with that!
Regarding the allegations, I was hopeful that the tide was turning and people were starting to realise he was innocent but I guess I was wrong. At this point Jordan Chandler himself could come out and say he made it all up but some 'journalist' will pop out somewhere and say 'well I choose to believe his earlier stance'!
^^This. It's not like they can't track these guys down. I think it was one of those ET/Access Hollywood type shows that tracked the Arvizo's down and some journalist from the Sun who bumped into Jordan Chandler - why hasn't anyone tried to speak to them or their friends.
I think they're just afraid of what they might find out, that MJ was innocent after all, but they can't have that because it will mean they'd have to admit that the dogged an innocent man.
If Jordan Chandler admits that there was no sexual contact with MJ to the press or anyone outside a court of law, he is violating the terms of the settlement (this I am sure of) and maybe would have to repay the $$$ (this part I am not sure of). But he could be opening himself up to legal action and maybe losing his precious millions if he speaks about the allegations outside a courtroom.
BTW, one thing that Sullivan does say that made sense is that it was not the settlement itself that was so devastating but the size of it--he says 18M. The size of it encouraged all the other lunatics and liars to come out demanding their payoff--Francia, the NL 5, and on and on--it made Michael a huge target for legal suits (and tabloid stories) to get $$.
I heard the interview on Huff Post Live and have read the sample in Amazon. The guy is using really suspect sources--like--OMG--RAY CHANDLER?? In the interview, the host is not good at probing, he basically asks really dumb questions, and doesn't allow others to talk or ask questions (like sanemjfan). Both the host and RS say Michael needed some mental health counseling--so they are thinking he needed therapy and didn't get it, so the RS line is crazy Michael needs help. Then they say--why didn't he get the help he needed?? However, Michael told Rabbi S. that he had been in therapy. He said, this is what I remember, 'The one thing I got out of thereapy is that it is up to me to have a good life." That indicates he did get therapy.
Sullivan has a very bad attitude to fans, and so did the host on HuffPost Live. RS is very smirky, condescending to fans and to Michael, for that matter.
I do not believe a great deal of what he says b/c his sources are so bad. Plus he is getting so many facts wrong. Like the nose stuff. The fact that this guy comes out of Rolling Stone says a lot to me, RS was always sneering at Michael, refusing to have him on the cover, putting his music down. RS says Michael didn't come up with any good music after the Quincy albums, so Michael is finished in his opinion in the 80's. Just noticed Randall Sullivan and Rolling Stone--both RS!
He talks about Michael hiding from Joe, Jermaine, and Katherine in his 'secret room,' but I really question that b/c I think they would know about the 'secret room' either from their own time at NL or through the young cousins who were in Michael's room--like TJ. As I understand it, that secret room was for Bill Bone's wife's furs--it was not a panic room, it was to store furs. I don't think it was secret, either.
RS is a sleaze. And he is not helping Michael's legacy--I agree his book is dangerous b/c just when a lot of this crap was dying down, he brings it back. That he is connected to Rolling Stone and OWN says a lot. I would like to see a show where knowledgeable fans confront him and have equal time, b/c in the HuffPost Live thing, the fans had about 3-5 minutes and RS had about 40 minutes to air his bs!