New allegations involving Michael Jackson have reignited controversy surrounding the late pop star after one of his accusers described what he called deeply disturbing “grooming rituals” from his childhood.
The claims were made during a televised interview with 60 Minutes Australia, where Dominic Cascio — one of four siblings accusing Jackson of long-term sexual abuse — spoke publicly about alleged experiences he says happened while he was still a child.
According to Dominic, Jackson convinced him that bizarre and humiliating acts were proof of “love” and “trust.”
In one of the most shocking moments of the interview, Dominic claimed Jackson would drink his urine and tell him it demonstrated how much he cared about him.
“At that age, you don’t understand manipulation,” Dominic said during the interview. “You think this adult must really love you if he’s doing something so extreme.”
The Cascio siblings — Eddie, Aldo, Dominic, and Marie-Nicole — allege they became extremely close to Jackson during the 1980s after their father formed a friendship with the singer. Over time, they say they were brought into Jackson’s private world, spending time at Neverland Ranch and traveling internationally with him.
The family described what they say was years of psychological grooming mixed with alleged sexual abuse, manipulation, alcohol exposure, and inappropriate behavior normalized as “games.”
One of the siblings described a disturbing activity allegedly called the “booty rumble,” where Jackson allegedly placed children in intimate physical situations while pretending it was playful behavior.
The accusations also include claims that the children were introduced to alcohol and prescription medication at extremely young ages. According to the interview, Jackson allegedly referred to wine as “Jesus juice” and hard liquor as “Disney juice.”
The allegations immediately exploded online because they revive debates that have surrounded Jackson for decades.
Jackson was acquitted in 2005 after a highly publicized criminal trial involving child molestation allegations, and throughout his life he repeatedly denied abusing children. Even after his death in 2009, fierce arguments have continued between those who believe the accusations and those who insist he was innocent.
Representatives for Jackson’s estate strongly rejected the new claims.
Attorney Marty Singer, speaking on behalf of the estate, dismissed the allegations as a financial attempt targeting Jackson after his death, arguing that the singer can no longer defend himself against accusations publicly.
The interview has once again divided public opinion across social media.
Some viewers described the allegations as horrifying and heartbreaking, while others questioned why the claims surfaced publicly years after Jackson’s death. Supporters of the accusers argue that trauma victims often wait decades before speaking openly, especially when the accused is one of the most powerful celebrities in the world.
No criminal charges are possible in relation to Jackson himself because he died in 2009. However, the allegations continue to fuel intense public debate over celebrity power, child exploitation, and whether fame allowed dangerous behavior to stay hidden for years.
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