Wade Robson, a renowned choreographer and dancer who once shared a close relationship with Michael Jackson, has disclosed that the late music icon’s team orchestrated their interactions. In a recent documentary, Robson alleged that Jackson abused him during his childhood and suggested that adults surrounding the singer were aware of the misconduct but chose to remain silent.
The 42-year-old dancer shared these revelations in *Leaving Neverland II: Surviving Michael Jackson*, a follow-up to Dan Reed’s 2019 documentary. Robson stated, “Every interaction I had with him (Jackson) was arranged by the people who worked for and with him.” He further elaborated, “Bodyguards employed by Michael were often stationed just outside the door while the abuse occurred, whether at Neverland or in recording studio trailers. There were always individuals nearby who were part of his team.”
Robson expressed his frustration, questioning, “There was an awareness that something unusual was happening, yet no one within the organization took action. How do they sleep at night, knowing they concealed Michael’s true actions?”
In 2005, Robson was called to testify in a high-profile case where Jackson was accused of molesting Gavin Arvizo, a 13-year-old cancer survivor who had reported the alleged abuse to a therapist. During his testimony, Robson claimed under oath that Jackson had never abused him. However, he later revealed that fear of Jackson had prevented him from speaking the truth at the time.
Robson explained, “Michael repeatedly told me, ‘We can’t let them do this to us. We can’t let them take us down. Us, us, us.’ Eventually, I gathered the courage to tell him I didn’t want to testify. Shortly after, I received a subpoena, leaving me with no choice. I was instructed to state clearly that Michael never touched me sexually, and I wasn’t able to tell the truth.”
These allegations have reignited discussions about Jackson’s legacy and the role of those around him in enabling or concealing his actions.
