Mothers say they trusted Jackson sleeping with their sons
‘Two mothers told jurors at Michael Jackson’s child sex trial that they had no qualms about allowing their young sons to share the singer’s bed on a regular basis.
“I always trusted him. I still trust him,” said Marie Barnes whose son Brett, now 23, had slept in Jackson’s bed on many occasions during visits to the star’s Neverland Ranch in the early 1990s.
Joy Robson, whose son Wade, 22, had also been a regular Jackson sleeping partner around the same period, described the singer’s love of children as “very pure” and insisted she had never had a problem trusting him with her own children.
Both women vehemently denied ever seeing Jackson behave in a sexual or inappropriate fashion with their sons.’
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May 10th, 2005 at 3:10 am
erm…if you were going to be inappropriate you would not exactly do it in front of the parents now would you?!
There is something not quite right with MJ, but you know what? I am feeling that the defence will win………but MJ will be the biggest loser out of all this.
May 10th, 2005 at 4:21 am
that’s an interesting comment. You have known that MJ was guilty from the first day of the trial, even before any testimony at all. Why do you think now that he will be found not guilty and completely vindicated against his accusers?
May 10th, 2005 at 4:26 am
Any mother that would let their son sleep with a grown man should go to jail right along with Michael. They must have really needed money. They prostituted their own sons. What trash!!
May 10th, 2005 at 5:12 am
Rafe,
My own thoughts are that he has been inappropriate. I feel that the no smoke without fire syndrome has been part of my thinking all along. It has not been helped by the previous pay-out, if he was innocent then why did he not fight it then? I sometimes feel sorry for MJ and I think that his advisers have been no help at all.
However, from the bits that I read here and the details I listen to about the trial I feel that the prosecution case is not as solid as it should be to convict. After all, it has to be beyond all reasonable doubt to be guilty. Even one, like me, who thinks that the MJ brigade are sticking up for a man that is a sad shadow of his former self has to concede at this stage that there are some doubts in the case to date.
Right now I am not 100% to find him guilty (based on the evidence) so as a juror I would have to say not guilty. That does not mean my personal opinion has changed either, just that there is some doubt.
I have also stated all along that I think that there will be no winners here. Half the population will not believe an innocent verdict, whilst the other half won’t accept a guilty one.
The biggest loser is MJ himself. Other people may still hold him up as an Icon or role model. My own children like his music but feel that he is a weird freaky mixed up individual who used to be black (their words not mine).
Completely vindicated by a good legal team does not necessarily mean you are not guilty, see OJ Simpson for that!
But opinions may change over the rest of the trial, so maybe my mind will be swayed again!
May 10th, 2005 at 5:58 am
I think that is a most thoughtful, balanced and persuasive argument. I don’t agree on some points, ronnocosed, but it’s a forcefully put position, makes me think, and it’s a pleasure to read.
May 10th, 2005 at 7:48 am
It’s a shame that some parents don’t seem to have any instincts to protect their children. I also feel as though Michael is guilty, but will be found not guilty. There is no doubt in my mind that Michael has some very serious problems. I wish everyone here even the ones I have pissed off at times the very best. It is my sincerest hope that despite anyone’s feelings, that keeping children safe would be the first priority.
May 10th, 2005 at 8:37 am
man, for the first time i have heard posts that were very well put. even the ones that think guilty or not guilty are looking at the trial and the evidence. even if your personal view is guilty, it is good to know that people are looking to our justice system to decide the final fate of mj
May 10th, 2005 at 11:31 am
Herb, Its only fair not to judge at this point. The prosecution found sleey witness to put on the stand ;you have tosee both sides of the picture to make a finalnl judgement.
I read over the weekend that the defence attorny walked to close the the prosecutions table and a brall started between Tom Sneddon and Mr. Sandler. The Hudge had tgo adminsh them both in his chamers. It’s seem in my mind Mr. Sneedon isn’t very happy how his case is turning out if it get to this point . The Sheriff had to break them and recess cout out of earshot of the jury!!!
May 10th, 2005 at 12:43 pm
If anything Jackson is guilty of his own words and not his actions. As for the mothers in this trial, they were blinded by the Celebrity first and chose to throw all common sense out the window.
May 10th, 2005 at 4:38 pm
What wods are you referring to Maggie? Mr. Has Not been able to speak! I doudt if he will take the stand!
May 11th, 2005 at 4:55 am
Like many I feel MJ will be found not guilty. Due to the prosecution inability to make a solid case. There is no evidence proving that MJ molested any of these children,what we do have is alot of he said she said. If MJ doesnt want the world thinking he targets young boys I would advise him not to have anymore sleepovers. Not only is it not normal it leaves room for doubt. I also feel if he is found guilty the parents should be brought up on charges. If you think your child is being molested and you still take the child to the accused and get favors(trips, cars etc.) in my option you are no different than a pimp.You sold your child and looked the other way. Child Endangerment comes to mind.
May 11th, 2005 at 11:54 am
When I say he’s guility of his own words, I am referring to his “Bashir Documentary.”
May 12th, 2005 at 5:06 am
Maggie, he was set -up! Mr. Jackson would not have said , “he sleeps with boy “if he truly “did”