Who is James Safechuck from Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson? He says he was abused by the star, but has since rebuilt his life working with Disney and Netflix, and has kids of his own
Dan Reed’s latest documentary follows the story of Hollywood tech VP James Safechuck as he continues to fight for justice after accusing the megastar of abusing him as a child
Director Dan Reed recently released Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, a follow-up production to his bombshell 2019 documentary about the men the late pop star had allegedly sexually abused as children, including Wade Robson and James Safechuck.
Debuting on Channel 4 in the UK and on YouTube in the US, the new documentary features exclusive access to court hearings, and charts Robson and Safechuck’s ongoing fight for justice. Jackson consistently denied the allegations up until his death in 2009. The late singer’s estate has also continued to do so.
In 2023, a California appeals court ruled that Robson and Safechuck’s combined case would go to trial next year, according to Variety.
Here’s what you need to know about James Safechuck.
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