Ofcom rejects Leaving Neverland complaints

Ofcom has rejected hundreds of complaints against the Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland. The media watchdog received 230 complaints from viewers alleging that the sexual abuse accusations against the pop star were presented as fact despite not being proved in court. Viewers also complained about the level of detail involved in the descriptions of sexual abuse.

Leaving Neverland featured Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who alleged that they were abused by Jackson. 0 Accused: Michael Jackson was subject of documentary

Ofcom has said these allegations were balanced by references to the singer’s family denying the accusations, and viewers would not be substantially misled by the Channel 4 programme.