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Jackson Says He Was Shocked By Gay Porn

Michael Jackson: Click to watchMichael Jackson claims he was beside himself when he learned that his business partner was a gay porn director.  Well that's not what I hear.

Jackson is being sued by Marc Schaffel, a former business partner who claims the singer stiffed him to the tune of millions while they worked together on a music project.

In Jackson's videotaped deposition, he says a lawyer showed him a video of Schaffel's porn work:  "I was shocked by what I saw...(Schaffel) was directing two guys.  They were naked from head to toe, and he was telling one what to do with the other and he grabbed their penis or something."

Jackson says what shocked him the most was that Schaffel had never told Jackson about his involvement in gay porn.

During Jackson's molestation trial, I was told by people who worked for Jackson that a number of people knew about Schaffel's background and expressed concern, but Jackson would hear none of it.  Jackson and Schaffel became inseparable.  The two would talk for hours everyday on the phone.  Schaffel boasted to me that he knew "everything" about Jackson's private life, though he would never get specific.

The point here is not to pass judgment on Jackson for dealing with Schaffel, but the shock he now expresses simply does not ring true.  Michael Jackson has figured out a way to create his own reality.  When he doesn't like the reality he's living in, he pretends it doesn't exist and wills a new reality.  Sooner or later, he's going to learn that life doesn't work that way.



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16. lgondjo - are you f*ckin stupid? Let's take this situation and say that this wouldn't have happened had the kids involved been african american? Are you kidding me? That's by far one of the most ignorant statements Ive ever heard...so YOU get a life you genius.

Posted at 4:53PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Steve

17. Harvey....if you can read this get ahold of me asap....I have very good insider information that will fill in the missing pieces of this puzzle....you have my email

Posted at 5:04PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Bob

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Posted at 5:04PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Bob

19. This article that summarizes the case so far:

Jackson begs to differ over cash claims
By Michael J. Tittinger
Daily Press Staff Writer

SM COURTHOUSE -- The defense of Michael Jackson began in earnest on Friday in the $1.6 million lawsuit brought against the entertainer by a former associate, a day highlighted by bizarre twists such as cash loans smelling of French fries and a $1 million gift given by the singer to late actor Marlon Brando.

The jury began the day watching hours of videotaped testimony by Jackson, who repeatedly said he couldn't remember the details, financial or otherwise, of his dealings with F. Marc Schaffel, a former producer of adult films.

Schaffel, who claims he was empowered to negotiate creative projects for Jackson in return for a percentage of the profits, was let go in 2001 after Jackson learned he was involved in the adult entertainment business. He then was back on the scene in 2003 and claims he is due unpaid royalties from a pair of TV specials.

Schaffel was recalled to the stand quickly by Jackson's attorney Thomas C. Mundell to account for all of the money Schaffel claims he is owed by Jackson.

Schaffel originally claimed in his lawsuit that Jackson owed him $3.8 million for cash advances he made to the entertainer, as well as royalties and other services. He has since reduced his claim to $1.6 million.

At issue is whether or not Jackson understood that the money he was being given was his own or a loan. Schaffel claims it was money that was owed to him for his work while Jackson believes the cash was generated by his own projects. Employees and business associates like Schaffel had access to Jackson's money and often forwarded him large amounts of cash.

Schaffel claims that he was a trusted advisor of Jackson's and had access to accounts set up for entertainment projects.

Mundell has sought to portray Schaffel as a hanger-on who parlayed his friendship with Jackson into a means of supporting his exorbitant lifestyle.

"Mr. Schaffel has not proven his case," Mundell told the jury at the outset of his defense. "Over the years, Mr. Jackson entrusted $7 million to Mr. Schaffel solely for Michael Jackson projects or for Mr. Jackson's benefits.

"If you loan someone money and you already have their money, then you are suing them for their own money."

Jackson repeatedly denied in his deposition any knowledge of his business dealings with Schaffel. When pressed by Schaffel's attorney, Howard King, Jackson couldn't remember the circumstances surrounding cash loans, contract negotiations and bundles of money for shopping sprees.

Jackson said he was under the impression that any money Schaffel gave him over the years came from the singer's own funds, according to the May 22 interview with King, including an alleged payment of $100,000 delivered in an Arby's bag.

The two subsequently used the term "French fries" to refer to cash advances.

The singer also claimed he couldn't remember giving Schaffel instructions to run errands, such as paying $1 million to Brando, whom Jackson considered a friend, for the actor's appearance at Madison Square Garden show in September 2001.

"(Schaffel) would always say, 'I could get you this, I could get you that. I could get you some money up front,'" said Jackson, appearing in a Navy blue shirt from London. "He was always saying that ... like begging it.

"I would never ask him for his money. That's ridiculous."

Jackson, who will not appear at the trial in person, denied he had rehired Schaffel in 2003 to produce TV specials for Fox, after the two had parted ways in late 2001 when Schaffel's history in gay pornography came to light.

Jackson said he didn't personally fire Schaffel then because he didn't want to embarrass him.

Soon after taking the stand in the afternoon, Schaffel was asked about his real estate dealings, admitting that he had been convicted of unlawfully retaining a property he subletted on which rent hadn't been paid. He also acknowledged he had taken out a second mortgage worth $350,000 to purchase a house in Calabasas in 2002.

But when pressed whether or not he was in financial peril before striking a deal with Fox to produce a pair of Michael Jackson documentaries, Schaffel denied the allegations. In testimony earlier in the trial, Schaffel implied that he was well off before ever hooking up with the Jackson camp.

On several occasions in the testimony played Friday, Jackson said that if it were proven that Schaffel gave him cash from his own holdings -- and not money generated by Jackson's entertainment projects -- Schaffel should be reimbursed, but the singer added that Schaffel "never insinuated (the money) was his and I don't believe it to be his."

"Nobody just gives me money," said Jackson, who denied that his finances were in upheaval in 2003. "I would expect it if it was mine. I wouldn't just take it from somebody. That's not right. I work for what I get.

"Don't make like I'm begging from anybody. I have pride."

Jackson also laughed when it was suggested Schaffel lent him $375,000 in May 2003 to go shopping.

"It sounds spoiled. It doesn't sound like me, no," Jackson responded.

The trial, which began last Thursday and is expected to last up to 10 days, will continue on Monday in Santa Monica before LA Superior Court Judge Jacqueline A. Connor.

Jacqueline Lee contributed to the reporting of this article

Posted at 5:08PM on Jul 10th 2006 by kanushe

20. Michael Jackson was shocked because he actually saw two consenting adults having sex with each other for the first time in his life. He didn't realize that was the way it is supposed to normally work. He thought you needed children to have sex. Watching two adults do it must have been shocking for him.

Posted at 5:10PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Jason

21. you all are all IGNORANT and need to get into the facts of the trial. if you did and followed along you would know that michael jackdon not jacko but jackson is truly innocent. love or hate the guy don't judge him if you don't know him.Michael is human, he's not perfect he has his faults to but Michael Jackson is NOT a child molester

Posted at 5:29PM on Jul 10th 2006 by reena

22. I do believe that this Schaffel guy is trying to scam Michael , just like the mother tried with her son, and alot of other people in this world that try a get rich quick scheme by suing someone wealthy, but I also believe that there was some unacceptable behavior going on between Michael and young boys and he knew about the gay porn stuff Schaffel was doing way before he got fired. Perhaps this is Schaffels way of getting back at him, suing him.

Posted at 5:33PM on Jul 10th 2006 by sk

23. He left the country while the " gettin's good" . he knows he has skated on thin ice playin with baby booty and eventually he would end up in our prison system with a sore bottom of his own...............
MPM

Posted at 5:43PM on Jul 10th 2006 by martin

24. PEOPLE ONLY IN AMERICA CAN A POOR BLACK CHILD GROW UP TO BE A RICH WHITE MAN , MICHEAL JACKSON IS GUILTY OF GAY SEX AND CHILD MOLESTION. IF NOT THEN WHY DID HE PAY OFF THE FIRST CHILD HE TOUCHED. GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL .

Posted at 6:30PM on Jul 10th 2006 by vera

25. Im not gay, but I will hold one in my mouth until it goes limp.

Posted at 6:43PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Michael Jackson

26. I have worked in the child welfare system for some 6 years now. I think that Jackson is a very smart man. He like many sex offenders do not molest all thier victims. Think about it people...If you were going to molest a child...what type of child would you pick...someone high profile....no....someone low income...easily discredited. Jackson has all sorts of resources and money. I am sure in order to protect his money he has done background checks on employees, business partners, and others that are a part of his home (ie...little boys and thier families). I think that it is sad that these parents have left thier children in his care after knowing his reputation as a child molester. I would ask others that believe in him if they are willing to leave thier own children and grandchildren in his care.

As for the gay porn issue....I think it is funny that men fantasize about sleeping with two women especially if they are sweedish twin gymnastic stars...but on the flip side those same men will say two men together is wrong , sinful etc. Bottom line and no pun intended...sex between two people gay or straight ( and both adults unless your michael jackson) is supposed to be a way in which two people express thier feelings of love and commitment with each other....I think it is wonderful to feel and to be loved....I can not imagine ever condeming two people gay or straight for what they feel and how they express it....it simply is not my business.

So porn is porn gay or straight should have no bearing...because porn is all about being a vouyer...and thats a complete other topic!

Posted at 6:46PM on Jul 10th 2006 by jcon

27. Actually, the only sad or sick thing here (other than a guy getting screwed out of millions) is the fact that he used to make gay porn even made the news. How many of us have something in our past we're not proud of? We should be more upset that this is even being written about. I am a little miffed about the whole "Gay porn/child molestation" connection that someone made. Come on, gay porn, just like straight porn, is between two consenting adults. Actually, come to think of it. Gay porn, as far as I know, hasn't had the an issue with underaged people getting into the movies, unlike Traci Lords (or however you spell her name.) I am sure that some underaged people have gotten in there, but you just don't hear about it like everyone has heard about that case (before I get lambasted for that.) Anyway, like I said, everyone has their secrets we would rather not expose. I'm also sure we would all hate for people to judge us baised on that ONE thing we did (i.e. you stole a pencil when you were a kid, so now you're a master criminal.) The issue at hand here (and what the article should be about) is that Jackson was allegedly in violation of a contract. THAT'S IT. End of story.

Posted at 6:47PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Felix

28. What ever happened to a paper trail for business transactions? You know checks and balances, credits and debits, depostis and withdrals, general ledgers and journal enteries....I think even in Texas business by a handshake is no longer legal.

I think our porn producer needs to come with the goods to get what he is owed or take his licks for poor business practice.

Posted at 6:58PM on Jul 10th 2006 by jcon

29. http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/monterey...ws/15007869.htm

Jackson defense in lawsuit targets plaintiff's backdated checks
LINDA DEUTSCH
Associated Press

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - In the days after being fired by Michael Jackson, former associate F. Marc Schaffel rushed to issue 18 backdated checks totaling $784,000, the pop star's attorney showed Monday.

Schaffel, who is suing Jackson for $1.6 million, testified in Superior Court that he wrote the checks for items including prepayment of $54,000 in rent on his home, prepayment of utilities and phone bills, and reimbursement for expenses such as camera rentals after he received the termination letter on Nov. 15, 2001.

Showing Schaffel one of the checks, Jackson attorney Thomas Mundell said, "And you dated it Nov. 14 because you knew if you dated it after that you would run into problems because of the termination?"

"Yes," said Schaffel.

Mundell asked, "Isn't it true you falsified books and records to try to get as much money as possible from Mr. Jackson before your termination?"

Schaffel replied, "I just didn't want to get caught holding the bag for expenses Mr. Jackson had agreed to."

He said he and Jackson had an agreement for Jackson to pay his expenses for six months subsequent to the date of termination.

"I wasn't sure with the jockeying that was going on with the advisers that part was going to happen," Schaffel said.

Schaffel also testified that, even after being informed he was being let go, he and Jackson remained friends and talked frequently about projects.

But Mundell produced an e-mail written by Schaffel to the man who introduced him to Jackson, Dr. Arnie Klein, which seemed to contradict that assertion.

The e-mail written on Jan. 30, 2002, said, "I am deeply saddened this has cost my friendship with Michael Jackson. ... I was the only one willing to fight for him all the time. I miss being able to help him. I miss my friend. All our projects have come to a stop."

Much of Monday's testimony consisted of Mundell showing ledgers and checks to Schaffel.

Schaffel continued to interject comments about a claim he made last week that Jackson wanted him to help find children in Brazil to adopt.

Mundell let the comments pass but pressed Schaffel to explain a charge of $300,000 to Jackson for money that Schaffel claimed to have delivered to a "Mr. X" in South America on the pop star's behalf.

"Payment was made from a bank account you had in Brazil?" asked Mundell.

"No," said Schaffel. "I had money in Brazil from an earlier transaction. It wasn't in the bank. It was in a safe."

"It was in a safe in Brazil?" Mundell asked.

"Yes," Schaffel said.

"I see," replied the attorney.

Mundell has previously pointed out that there is no receipt for the $300,000.

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The guy is scam as proven in court today he was defrauding and stealing from MJ. Like MJ or not Marc Schaffel was stealing from MIchael and now is claiming MJ owes him money.

Posted at 8:37PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Kinushe

30. JACKSON SHOULD BE BEHIND BARS TODAY, NOT SWANNING AROUND THE WORLD TRYING TO BUY PROPERTY IN EUROPE WITH MONEY HE APPARENTLY HASN'T GOT!!

HE WAS AS GUILTY AS HELL LAST YEAR AND ONLY GOT AWAY WITH IT BECAUSE MONEY TALKS, IF YOU WANT PROOF THAT HE IS A MOLESTER, ASK YOURSELF WHY HE PAID JORDY CHANDLER $20000,000 TO KEEP HIM QUIET.

i HAVE READ CHANDLER'S DEPOSITION WITH GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS ABOUT WHAT WENT ON AND i BELIEVE EVERY WORD OF IT.

Posted at 7:53AM on Jul 11th 2006 by Dennis

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