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Michael Jackson's family defends pop icon as "kid at heart" amid abuse claims

Michael Jackson's family is challenging allegations of sexual abuse against the late pop icon in a new HBO documentary, "Leaving Neverland." The film shares the stories of Wade Robson and James Safechuck who claim Jackson abused them when they were children. Jackson faced similar allegations in the past. He settled a 1993 case and was acquitted in a 2005 criminal trial. Through it all, Jackson denied any abuse, but continued to surround himself with children, even inviting them into his bed. Gayle King asked his family about the behavior.
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