MICHAEL JACKSON: FORMER MAID RENEWS CHILD SEX ABUSE CLAIMS AGAINST KING OF POP
NY MAGEE
Michael Jackson’s former maid is speaking out once again about the allegations of child abuse against the late singer.
As reported by the NME, Adrian McManus testified at Jackson’s 2005 trail that she saw him touch actor Macaulay Culkin on the cheek while his hand was on Culkin’s derriere. She described a similar scene with two other boys and third incident involving a boy who settled with Jackson in 1994, per CBS News. The outlet also reported that McManus testified in a 1994 deposition that she lied under oath “the whole time” stating “I believe I didn’t tell the truth.”
Jackson was ultimately not found guilty on all 14 charges which had been made against him.
But speaking to 60 Minutes Australia in a program which aired over the weekend, McManus, who worked for Jackson at his Neverland Ranch for four years, dropped more bombshell allegations of sexual misconduct against the King of Pop, who died in 2009.
In the interview, McManus called Jackson “a manipulator” and claims she alleged she saw Jackson “fondling” young boys at his estate.
“When I would go in the next day, there were little boys’ underwear either on the floor with Michael’s, or they were in the jacuzzi,” McManus alleged, before then claiming that she witnessed the abuse, per nme.com.
“I just saw a lot of fondling, him running his hands in kids’ hair, kissing them,” she added. “I didn’t think it was appropriate because they weren’t his children.”
McManus’ allegations come on the heels of the premiere of the controversial HBO documentary Leaving Neverland, which features testimony from two of Jackson’s alleged victims. Wade Robson and James Safechuck both say the music icon abused them when they were children.
Jackson’s estate are now suing HBO for $100 million over the documentary.
Estate attorney Howard Weitzman told Deadline: “HBO could have and should have ensured that Leaving Neverland was properly sourced, fact-checked, and a fair and balanced representation.”
The doc is set to air on HBO March 3-4.
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges
R. Kelly's lawyer said Monday he was being kept in a hospital unit at the jail for security reasons.
By Elizabeth A. Harris and Robert Chiarito, NYTimes
The R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty on Monday to 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
As of Monday afternoon, Mr. Kelly had not yet posted bond, which was set at $1 million. His lawyer, Steven Greenberg, said he was being kept in the jail’s hospital unit for security reasons.
Mr. Kelly appeared in Cook County criminal court in Chicago in an orange prison jumpsuit with “DOC” printed on the back. In court, Mr. Greenberg asked the judge whether his client would have to settle child support payments he owes to post bond, or if he could just pay $100,000. Judge Lawrence E. Flood said Mr. Kelly only needed to pay $100,000.
Mr. Greenberg told reporters that Mr. Kelly expected to have the necessary cash Monday evening.
Outside the courtroom, a handful of people called “Free R. Kelly!” at members of the media.
Amazing! Do all R Kelly fans think sexually abusing children is fine if you're a rock star?
CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the sexual abuse case against R&B singer R. Kelly (all times local):
A Cook County Sheriff’s Office official says singer R. Kelly won’t be released from jail until he pays $161,000 in back child support he owes.
Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari says Kelly was taken into custody Wednesday during a hearing over the child support and that his next hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the sexual abuse case against R&B singer R. Kelly (all times local):
A Cook County Sheriff’s Office official says singer R. Kelly won’t be released from jail until he pays $161,000 in back child support he owes.
Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari says Kelly was taken into custody Wednesday during a hearing over the child support and that his next hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday.
DJ IRoc indicted again on child sex abuse charges
By Steve Hughes Times UnionAn Albany, NY DJ was previously indicted on child sex abuse charges in Rensselaer County, and was arrested Tuesday on new charges after an Albany County grand jury indicted him.
Colonie police said they received a tip in July 2018 alleging that Angelo had started abusing a victim in 2006 and, specifically, had abused a 12-year-old girl in 2009.
Angelo turned himself in and was processed and turned over to State Police on a related charged. He was expected to be arraigned in Albany County on Tuesday.
In January, a Rensselaer County grand jury indicted Angelo on 14 counts (2nd story on link) related to sexual abuse of two children in a city residence, according to court records.
Those incidents allegedly occurred between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2005, in November 2006 and from Jan. 1, 2007, to Dec. 31, 2008, according to the indictment. At the time of the abuse, the children ranged in age from 8 to 14, State Police said.
Angelo was a DJ on radio station JAMZ 96.3 FM.
An April story in the Times Union said, “His resume and production credits read like a who's who of NYC and national hip-hop: Diddy, Notorious B.I.G., DMX, Jay-Z, Mase, Big Pun. In addition, he's the longtime touring DJ for R&B superstar Alicia Keys.”
Angelo was accused of first-degree course of sexual conduct, a felony, involving an 8-year-old child between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2005, in a Seventh Avenue residence in North Troy.
He also was charged with two counts of felony first-degree criminal sexual act, three counts of felony first-degree sexual abuse and three counts of misdemeanor forcible touching and a single misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child.
The grand jury also accused him of first-degree criminal sexual act with this child in November 2006.
The indictment also charges Angelo with a single count of first-degree sexual abuse for an incident involving a child from Jan. 1, 2007, to Dec. 31, 2008, as well as misdemeanor counts of forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child.
U.S. chef Mario Batali cuts ties with
restaurants after abuse accusations
Gina Cherelus(Reuters) - Celebrity chef and former television star Mario Batali sold his stakes in his U.S. restaurants on Wednesday, after accusations of sexual harassment caused him to be fired from a television cooking show and prompted a police investigation.
Batali has sold his shares in the 16-restaurant operation, including Babbo and Del Posto in New York, to former partners Tanya Bastianich Manuali and her brother, Joe Bastianich, he said.
“I have reached an agreement with Joe and no longer have any stake in the restaurants we built together. I wish him the best of luck in the future,” Batali said in a statement from his representative, Risa Heller.
Batali has previously admitted and apologized for sexually harassing women but denied charges that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2005.
The New York Police Department launched an investigation after CBS “60 Minutes” reported in May 2018 that Batali drugged and sexually assaulted an employee in 2005. Batali at the time denied the report.
Police in January closed their investigation because detectives could not find enough evidence and the incident was past the state’s statute of limitations, according to reports by local media.
Ex-college baseball star Luke Heimlich, who pleaded guilty to child sex abuse, signs with Mexican team
By Ryan Gaydos | Fox News
Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich throws during an NCAA college baseball game against UC Davis in Corvallis, Ore. (Associated Press)
Former Oregon State star pitcher Luke Heimlich, whose status as a likely first-round Major League draft pick was scuttled when it emerged he'd pleaded guilty at age 15 to sexually abusing his 6-year-old niece, has reportedly signed with a Mexican League baseball team.
The left-handed former standout signed with the Dos Laredos Tecolotes in advance of the April 5 season opener, ESPN reported Wednesday, citing multiple sources.
But he went undrafted by MLB teams in 2017 and 2018 and failed to sign with any team after the draft.
The Pullyap, Wash., native initially was charged with two counts of molestation but ultimately pleaded guilty to one count, with prosecutors dismissing the other. The alleged sex abuse occurred between February 2011 and December 2011, during which time Heimlich was 15.
Heimlich has maintained his innocence and said he pleaded guilty to spare his family the ordeal of a trial and due to bad advice.
He initially signed a contract with a Chinese Professional Baseball League team in August, but the league disallowed the agreement because of its zero-tolerance policy regarding teams signing players with a criminal past.
The Kansas City Royals also raised eyebrows last June when general manager Dayton Moore said the organization was looking into signing Heimlich, but the team ultimately opted not to do so.
He's obviously really good, but I suspect major league hitters might have a problem holding onto their bats when swinging at his pitches.
Gilbert Rozon’s sexual misconduct hearing draws International Women’s Day protesters
'Just for Laughs' founder, not finding much humour lately
Global News
A group of protesters made their way to the Montreal courthouse to draw attention to sexual misconduct charges against Just For Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon on International Women’s Day.
The Collectif 8 Mars, which represents more than 700,000 women across Quebec, waited outside the building where Rozon was scheduled to appear Friday morning.
“There is one man here who is accused of sexual assault,” said Gabrielle Bouchard, the president of collectif and the Fédération des femmes du Québec.
Rozon, 64, is facing one count of rape and one count of indecent assault from an alleged incident involving one victim dating back to 1979.
He was not present in court on Friday when his lawyer Pierre Poupart asked for the hearing to be postponed for a later date. The case will return to court on April 25.
While Rozon’s hearing was pushed back, those who attended the protest said it was important to support the alleged victim at the centre of the case. “It’s important to support the victim and be there for them,” Audrey Antcil said. “And to show support that it concerns us.”
In October 2017, the giant in the Quebec entertainment industry stepped down from the company amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment. He has denied the allegations.
Rozon is also facing a $10-million class-action lawsuit alleging that he abused at least 20 women between 1982 and 2016. In August 2018, the Quebec Court of Appeal allowed Rozon to appeal the decision authorizing the lawsuit. The appeal has not yet been heard.
Those in attendance said that while Rozon has become a symbol of the powerful people the Me Too movement has taken down, there is a long way to go in fighting for women’s rights and gender equality.
“All those issues of violence against women are not done,” Dominique Daigneault said. “We still have to fight in solidarity with all women who are victims of violence.”
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