Michael Jackson's First Accuser, Jordan Chandler, Hasn't Been Seen in 25 Years

Long earlier than 'Leaving Neverland', two younger boys accused Michael Jackson of abuse in the '90s. Where is Jordan Chandler lately?

HBO's new two-part documentary Leaving Neverland centers across the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Johnson, two men who have been befriended via Michael Jackson on the ages of 10 and 7, respectively, and later groomed and abused through the King of Pop.

The two boys not most effective knew Jackson in the '90s as youngsters, but in addition defended the "Thriller" singer in opposition to accusations of molestation again in 1993 and 2005. Recently, James and Wade have decided to return ahead with their own harrowing childhood stories, however whatever happened to Jordan Chandler — Michael Jackson's first accuser, whose case used to be settled out of court in 1994?

Jordan Chandler met Michael Jackson in 1992.

Jordan met Michael Jackson back when he used to be 12. The musician's automobile broke down in Los Angeles and he contacted a automobile condominium company that used to be owned by way of Jordan's stepfather. Jordan's stepdad stated he'd hook Jackson up with a unfastened automotive if he would simply name up Jordan, a devoted fan. Before long, Jackson began calling Jordan nearly day-to-day and began treating him, his mom, and his 6-year-old stepsister as what tabloids would call his "secret family," showering them with gifts and journeys.

But a yr later in 1993, Jordan's father, Evan Chandler, a outstanding Beverly Hills dentist, became alarmed when his son, then 13 and below anesthesia for a teeth extraction, confessed to his father that Michael Jackson had molested him. Evan took his son to a psychiatrist, who reported the allegation to authorities, and said there was "reasonable suspicion" of sexual abuse. The LA police and Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department introduced a joint investigation in the summer of '93.

But Jordan's case by no means went to court docket.

Although Jordan used to be in a position to correctly describe Jackson's genitals, including some identifiable markings, police ultimately filed no fees as they made up our minds the investigation was once inconclusive. Evan filed a separate lawsuit against Jackson over charges of sexual battery quickly thereafter, right through the pop megastar's Dangerous World Tour. 

As soon as news of the allegations broke to the general public, Jackson cancelled the rest of his international tour and watched as a number of of his endorsement deals dropped him, including the decade-long backing he'd been receiving from Pepsi. In 1994, Jackson reached a last settlement with Jordan's circle of relatives and paid them $23 million to near the felony investigation with none wrongdoing.

Jordan Chandler is one in all five of Jackon's accusers.

Wade Robson and James Safechuck may well be essentially the most well-known sufferers of Michael Jackson's nowadays, however ahead of they got here ahead, a Neverland Ranch maid's son, Jason Francia, and Gavin Arvizo, a cancer affected person, additionally advised government the pop singer had molested them. Jason unfolded throughout the 1993 investigation and mentioned he had been fondled through the singer on the Neverland Ranch, the "mini-Disneyland" where Jackson accommodated a number of youngsters at a time. 

But Jason was a reluctant witness, saying he would only testify if Jordan did. When Jordan declined to take part in the felony investigation after receiving his settlement and mentioning demise threats, Jason also declined to go on the report and used to be paid $2 million by Jackson. He later testified all the way through Jackson's 2005 trial when he was once 24. 

Gavin Arvizo, a most cancers affected person at the center of Michael Jackson's 2003 documentary, Living With Michael Jackson, admitted Jackson molested him in 2003. Gavin and his younger brother alleged Jackson confirmed them pornography and gave them alcohol, in addition to masturbating in front of them and molesting Gavin on several occasions. Jackson used to be charged with participating in lewd and lascivious acts with a kid under the age of 14, but in 2005, was cleared of all fees.

So, the place is Jordan these days?

After months of negotiations,  Jackson agreed to settle the molestation case out of court docket and paid Jordan's circle of relatives $23 million. Of that cash, $15 million had been set aside for Jordan in a consider that he may get entry to on the age of 18. Jordan's parents, June and Evan every gained $1.5 million, and the remainder of the cash went to the circle of relatives's felony crew. 

Soon after the agreement, a 14-year-old Jordan went on to attain criminal emancipation from either one of his folks and retreated from the public eye. Evan Chandler, who closed his dental practice in 1994, killed himself just months after Michael Jackson's demise in 2009. As for Jordan's mother June, she testified at Jackson's 2005 trial that she had now not spoken to her son in 11 years. 

Leaving Neverland's director Dan Reed mentioned in an interview with i that he tried to touch Jordan for the film. "Jordan's not easily accessible," he mentioned. "We did a bit of sleuthing to try and find him but decided to not push that any further as he appears to want to stay hidden." The outlet stories that he was once given a brand new id and life in New York following the settlement and has not spoken publicly in over 24 years. 

If you or anyone you already know needs make stronger, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673. You shall be hooked up with a skilled body of workers member in your house. Or consult with RAINN.org to talk on-line one-on-one with a strengthen specialist at any time.

Part 1 of Leaving Neverland is available for streaming on HBO and Part 2 of the documentary airs tonight on HBO at Eight p.m.

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