Tyler Perry Talks about MJ and Being Molested as a Child

Author: Staff | Date: June 30th 2009 | Views: 488

Actor, producer, writer AND director Tyler Perry recently called in to Q100’s “The Bert Show” in Atlanta to discuss his thoughts on Michael Jackson’s death and to criticize the media for bringing up Jackson’s child molestation charges instead of honoring his work.

“These are human beings, they’re human beings,” Perry said. “I wouldn’t wish the level of fame he achieved on my worst enemy. I am so disgusted, that, with every great thing that’s being said about him, there’s a million negative things being said. Why can’t it just be about his legacy rather than the tarnished part of what he was acquitted for? It bothers me that this is the focus.”

He also gave his support to MJ regarding his charges on child molestation, of which he was later acquitted for:

“Growing up as a kid who was molested, I am never, ever going to be a defender of a molester. But the truth of the matter is, the man was acquitted. And I have seen first-hand what people will do for money.”

Perry was due to start production on his sequel to the 2007 box office hit “Why Did I Get Married?” with Janet Jackson. But upon hearing the news of her brother’s death, Jackson, who was headed to Atlanta, re-routed to LA to be with her family.

SOURCE: EUR WEB

Filed: Celebrity Quotes | Tags: Michael Jackson, Tyler Perry

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3 COMMENTS

TOO REAL

July 1, 2009 at 10:10 AM

I understand where you are coming from but, lets not forget that he did settle a couple of cases and that there are people who are STILL LIVING with what he did to them. Nobody is perfect so lets not act like he was. Just because he was a great entertainer does not mean he was a great human being.
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vonda

July 8, 2009 at 2:15 PM

Too Real,
It was not a couple of cases, it was one. And the accuser Jordan said he lied for the money. His dady made him do it. Look it up!!!!!!! The man was innocent!!!!!
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vonda

July 8, 2009 at 2:18 PM

Too Real,
It was not a couple of cases, it was one. And the accuser Jordan said he lied for the money. His dady made him do it. Look it up!!!!!!! The man was innocent!!!!! Everyone needs to say Im sorry to Michael and pressure Jordan and his family to give the money back!!!!!!
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