Michael Jackson accuser James Safechuck claims his marriage to Lisa Marie Presley was all for show

In HBO's 'Leaving Neverland,' Safechuck claims that the late musician's relationships with women was meant to divert attention from child abuse allegations
UPDATED MAR 5, 2019

Michael Jackson reportedly told one of his accusers that the relationships he had with women, including his marriage to Lisa Marie Presley, was all for show.

In HBO's new documentary 'Leaving Neverland', James "Jimmy" Safechuck revealed that the late pop star told him that he might have to be seen with women or appear as one end of a romantic couple with some, but it was all for show. 

Safechuck also claimed that Jackson bought his family a house after they had testified in his defense at a trial where the musician was accused of sexually assaulting another child, Jordan Chandler.

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