Brett Barnes, one of long time friend of Michael Jackson is to sue HBO over the upcoming “documentary” – “Leaving Neverland”.
In the movie, Wade claims that he replaced Brett as an abused victim and confirmed that Brett was abused by Michael Jackson using his image and name. While Wade claims that Brett always denied it, Brett spoke out the day the movie came to light at the Sundance Film Festival.
Not only do we have to deal with these lies, but we’ve also got to deal with people perpetuating these lies. The fact that they fail to do the small amount of research it takes to prove these are lies, by choice or not, makes it even worse.
– Brett Barnes
Brett lawyered up and threatened HBO with a lawsuit, claiming the documentary puts him in a false light and subjects him to “hatred, contempt and ridicule.”
Brett also testified at Michael Jackson’s criminal trial in 2005 — along with Macaulay Culkin — that he was never sexually abused by Michael … and he hasn’t changed his account since. Brett also tweeted about the MJ allegations in January, calling them “lies.”
Brett says he wants nothing to do with the film, does not give HBO his consent to use his image and likeness and wants all references to him axed … He also still insists that Michael Jackson is INNOCENT!
HBO replied to the letter, telling Barnes to pound sand [How rude]
We hope that Brett gets HBO to pay for this disgusting claims, again unfounded!
Here the letter in full:
Check out all other people and friends who have spoken to defend Michael Jackson.
HBO surely can’t be serious in their response to Wade. Not only is it rude, but it is stupid – when someone threatens legal action over the content of one of your programs, you at least have to address the matter with some seriousness, as it could cost you money (a LOT, I’m hoping). They are digging a bigger and bigger hole to bury themselves in.
hi great support michael Jackson hes innocent love from John bevegård.
I totally agree with you
I do hope that’s a misprint and you actually meant Brett Barnes.
Yep, sorry, just posted a correction after a friend pointed out my mistake. I blame the liers and false accusers for invading my dreams (nightmares!)
Sorry, of course I meant Brett. Sadly I have Wade on my brain and invading my sleep because of his greedy lies. Brett I naturally fully support in his efforts.
Agree completely!!!
.GO, BRETT!! WE’RE ALL BEHIND YOU 100% ++++!!!!
Richard Phelpher resigned from HBO three days ago.
[…] dass er in „Leaving Neverland“ als Missbrauchsopfer genannt wird. MJ Vibe berichtet hier. Ende Januar hatte MJ Vibe hier Stimmen von Wegbegleitern Michael Jacksons zusammengetragen: They […]
Thank you Brette! You sue HBO and wade. I hope you win so this issue can be buried forever.
I would be interested in the exact content of the letter written by HBO to Brett Barnes. Can you help me?
God bless Brett! Of all Michael’s young friends, Brett was the one who those of us who traveled to see Michael, saw most. He is so well-placed to speak the truth, but of course those who seek to damage Michael’s legacy and reputation forever don’t want to hear from him.
Good for Bret! I hope HBO pays big time and this destroys them!! What a shame to get to this point – why air this nonsense!!
Sue their ass off Brett!
Brett thank you! Please talk. Also Britney Macaulay and others share information about how they were treated by MJ and also how a liar are these wade guy and safe-cheque! History will bury them without mercy! Disgusting people and also companies backing them! How disgraceful how they could look at their own kids face??? Michael was proven 1000s of times INNOCENT by law and by our hearts/brains -backed by the cold FACTS!
Good for you Brett!
Thank you Brett for the information I hope you sue hbo and god bless you