Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson (1958-2009) was a globally renowned American singer, songwriter, and dancer, often referred to as the "King of Pop." He remains a significant cultural figure. He is newsworthy due to two recent developments: First, previously unheard audio recordings of Jackson discussing his interactions with children are featured in a new documentary series. These recordings reportedly detail his perception that children were drawn to him and wanted physical contact, which he acknowledged sometimes caused him trouble. Second, Jackson's name and potentially images are included in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files by the US Department of Justice. These files relate to investigations into the late sex offender and are being made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The inclusion of Jackson's name in these files, along with other high-profile figures, raises questions and scrutiny regarding his association with Epstein.