But Diana Ross defends Jackson by tweeting, “Stop in the name of love.”
The iconic singer had defended the late King of Pop from sexual abuse allegations in a controversial Times of London interview published on Friday, telling the newspaper that, “you can say ‘molested,’ but those children, as you heard say, they were thrilled to be there.”
But her remarks drew such fierce backlash over the weekend that she took to her Twitter and Instagram accounts on Saturday to apologize and clarify her remarks. ‘I am profoundly sorry for any pain or misunderstanding I caused by not choosing my words more carefully about Michael Jackson and his victims, because the words as printed do not reflect my true feelings.’ Barbra Streisand The U.K.
She shared more sympathy for their parents in her conciliatory statement than she did in her original Times of London interview. “The single most important role of being a parent is to protect their children,” she added. “It’s clear that the parents of the two young men were also victimized and seduced by fame and fantasy.”
Meanwhile, fellow music legend Diana Ross chimed in to Jackson’s defense on Saturday, tweeting that, “I believe and trust that Michael Jackson was and is a magnificent force to me and many others.”This is what’s on my heart this morning. I believe and trust that Michael Jackson was and is A magnificent incredible force to me and to many others.— Ms. Ross March 23, 2019 Ross’ controversial post has drawn almost 8,000 comments from critics and supporters, alike. She has yet to respond.
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