Michael Jackson Conspiracy [Hardcover]

I don't know if you're like me, but ever since Michael Jackson passed away, I have been really curious to know the truth.

I don't think there has ever been anyone more misrepresented in human history than Michael Jackson. He said in an interview that '99.9% of what's written about me is not true.' He said this long before he ever went on trial.

After he was found 'not guilty' of the 10 charges, he was still treated as if he was guilty by the media. Forced to leave the country, to go to Bahrain, like a bird tossed out of its nest, never to return to Neverland again.

I wondered: 'well if he's innocent of the trial charges, what about the 1993 case where there was a settlement..'

When Aphrodite Jones went to numerous publishers, nobody wanted to publish a pro Jackson book, a book that would tell the truth about the trial. She actually had to self publish.

"In this world there are facts, and there are opinions. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, not to their own facts." Senator Patrick Moynihan.

I cannot tell you what a relief it is to read a truthful book about Michael Jackson. The further you get into this book, the more you realise how Michael was not only not guilty but truly had the innocence and nature of a 10 year old child.

This naivete made him easy prey for a predatory reporter such as Bashir, who got a career making opportunity to film a documentary for free only to taint it with his own duplicity, sinister interpretation and innuendo. He reputedly sold the documentary to ABC for $7 million, and got a job as anchor, destroying MJ in the process without a second thought. After all, would a pedophile invite a camera crew into his home, and admit to sharing a bedroom with 10 year old kids. If children were abused, would there not be an immediate change in their behavior. Would their parents also staying at the house not notice this?

No.. Pedophiles act out of compulsion, cannot control themselves, and usually have many victims.

This naivete made him easy prey for the Arvizos who did the round of other celebrities such as Chris Tucker, George Lopez, and even Jay Leno looking for a handout. These guys got wiser sooner.

Among the many revelations in this book: The Arvizos deny on four separate occasions after the Bashir documentary that any molestation ever took place, on audio tape, on a rebuttal video, to DCFS workers, and to Gavin Arvizo's school principal.

Only after visiting the same civil attorney used in the 1993 case, after all this did Arvizo make a final return to Neverland. It is then he alleges the incident happened. Under cross examination, it is established that if Arvizo got a criminal conviction, he could sue MJ in a civil action until he was 18.

In the trial, the 1993 evidence was introduced. Jordan Chandler refused to testify against Michael Jackson. His mother did appear as a witness and surprisingly said she never had any qualms about her son being around Michael Jackson.

Janet Arvizo gave wild and wacky testimony, alleging that MJ conspired to keep her family captive at Neverland, and that he planned to abduct her son. Meanwhile she charges thousands of dollars for beauty treatments on the Neverland account in a local town, gets dental treatment for her soon paid by Jackson, alleges MJ made her fly to Miami to give a rebuttal interview. The truth is she found out MJ was in Miami and had Chris Tucker charter a jet for her to fly out with her children.

What will amaze you as you read this book, is how many viewed Michael Jackson as a meal ticket for life. Disgruntled former employees who had lost multi million dollar lawsuits made the most outrageous allegations, which were skilfully dismantled and disproven by the incisive cross examination of Tom Mesereau.

About the 1993 agreement, Jackson said on the Prime Time Diane Sawyer interview, that the only reason he was sitting there giving the interview was that the photographs taken of his parts did not match up with the description of the accuser. There are many more surprises waiting between the covers of this book.

If you are filled with a burning curiosity to know the truth, you can feel confident that this book is true. If you are curious to explore even further I may post some links in the comment section below.

I hope you find this review helpful.

This is a fascinating read, not just because of its subject matter but because the author herself was, like most other members of the media, predisposed to think that Jackson was guilty of at least some of the charges brought against him. She admits to being prejudiced and reveals just how she came to realise that this time the media - including herself - got it very wrong indeed.
Ms Jones has thoroughly researched the book examining witnesses' testimonies, court transcripts, etc, and she reveals how the jury, onlookers and Jackson himself reacted throughout. Yes, you do feel that you are in the courtroom.
The disparity between what actually went on in there and what the media reported is astonishing. And there's some interesting information about journalist/interviewer Martin Bashir too.
The background information about Neverland itself was all new to me. For example, it is only through reading this book that I realised that Michael Jackson's bedroom was not at all like the type of bedroom you and I probably have - just one room. Jackson's was a huge two storey, mezzanine construction - more like a flat than a room. I'm not saying Jackson was wise to have boys staying in his room (nor in his bed) but once you realise just how big this space was it kind puts a different perspective on these sleepovers.
Aphrodite Jones also reveals that jackson himself was not at Neverland for much of the time; it was his home but it was more a social experiment, an escape for children who were sick or poor. It's such a shame it didn't work out. If he had lived elsewhere but just run the place as a separate entity/charity things might have turned out differently. Or if only he'd only Have stuck to surrounding himself with animals rather than other people's children he'd be viewed by the majority as eccentric rather than potentially dangerous or evil.
I found the photographs of Neverland are quite startling. Everywhere is so cluttered - like a teenage boy's room. In fact, Jackson comes across as naive, vulnerable, lonely, somewhat deluded and while extraordianrily generous, lacking in emotional intelligence and 'street' savvy when it came to handling people who had their own agendas.
My only criticisms of the book are that Ms Jones' text concentrates on people's appearances a little too much; sort of implyling that beauty equals truth, and I'd like to have seen more indepth analysis by Aphrodite Jones on the whole affair and its aftermath.
But a brave book. Buy it!

As I think back to the year 2005, I still remember all news stations, newspapers and the media portraying Michael Jackson in a negative light, placing their own assumptions and bias, stating this man was guilty of all charges and viewers (like myself) fell for this trap.

I had always been a fan of Michael Jackson's music - growing up in the 80's. He truly was a magnificent performer and entertainer, one of the best of all time. But when all of these allegations and charges were brought forward, there was always that doubt! What if Michael Jackson did commit these crimes? And the way the media portrayed the whole case - only giving their one sided and jaded views, majority of the public fell for it, including myself.

Since his death, I decided to do some research and catch up on some reading about Michael Jackson and I came across Aphrodite Jones's book. It's interesting how she was part of the whole media circus, slating Jackson and believing he was guilty - even before the trial had started. Then after the Not Guilty verdict, Jones (from her heart) realised that the man was innocent all along and after going through court transcripts, witness accounts, photographic evidence and talking to those who were inside the courtroom, she decided to write this book, giving the side of the trial the media purposefully excluded, And what a compelling read it was! I couldn't put the book down and finished it in 3 days.

This book takes you inside the courtroom - everything is relived in front of your eyes. Anyone who reads this book will come to the same conclusion of the jury and why they found Michael Jackson 'Not Guilty' of all charges. The Arvizo family were shown up to be liars, money seeking frauds! This book also places a doubt over the 1993 allegations - with Jordan Chandler's mother standing in the witness stand and giving glowing praise about Michael Jackson. It was interesting when she said she wasn't after any money in 1993 and that she hadn't seen her son for many years.

I would recommend this book to fans and non fans alike. Open your mind and read this book and see why justice prevailed. It makes me sad and angry at the Human Race for mocking, ridiculing and criticising an innocent man, even till today when he was found innocent of any wrong doing.

Good bless you Aphrodite Jones for writing this book and may The King of Pop R.I.P!