TAJ JACKSON CALLED WADE ROBSON A LIAR BASED ON HIS OWN ALLEGED TRAUMA

March 21, 2020

In May 2013, shortly after Wade disclosed his experience of sexual abuse by Michael Jackson, Taj Jackson revealed via Twitter that he had also been abused by an uncle on his mother's side during his childhood. His intention was to assert his authority as a survivor of child sexual abuse and challenge Wade's testimony.

Taj made the following statements on Twitter:

I won't let anyone tarnish my Uncle's legacy. #Followthetrail

Don't forget I was living at Neverland when Wade testified during my uncle's case. I sat there and ate dinner with him and his family.

My hands are still trembling.

That is how I KNOW Wade is lying. Because I AM a survivor.

My uncle was a support system for me and my mom. He wrote a letter to her that many have seen already, u just didn't know what it was about.

I was sexually abuse. By an uncle on my mom's side of the family when I was a kid.

Claiming to know that "Wade is lying, because I am a survivor" isn't just self-righteous and narcissistic behaviour, but is also victim shaming in its crudest form. Furthermore, Taj has chosen to keep the details of his abuse private, including the identity of his abuser, or whether the individual was reported to the police. While he is not obligated to share this information, by not doing so, it makes his story weak, raising doubts as to whether it was fabricated as a means to attack others without offering constructive contributions to the broader discourse on abuse.

In addition to sharing his own story, Taj published a letter from Michael Jackson as a form of validation. This act suggests that Taj views the letter as definitive evidence that his uncle could not have been a paedophile.

However, many abusers utilize prevention tactics to deceive and mislead, highlighting the case of Rolf Harris, an Australian artist imprisoned for sexually abusing children, who also created misleading prevention videos.

Furthermore:

A number of abusers even use the issue of child sexual abuse to integrate themselves into families to show that they can be trusted. One abuser described, "I was being super gentle and friendly with her kids. I was making her feel safe that I was with her kids. There was an incident in the bathroom, for example. While I was in the bathroom, many times the kids tried to come in. I said to her, "You should have a lock on the bathroom."

Source: Identifying Child Molesters

It is apparent that Taj Jackson lacks an understanding of the psychological and emotional implications of child sexual abuse, which is surprising given its relevance to him personally.

Respected advocates for sexual abuse survivors, including Tarana Burke, Anthony Edwards, and Jan Broberg, have expressed their support for and faith in the credibility of Wade and James' testimonies. Furthermore, organizations such as 1in6, RAINN, Safe Horizon, MaleSurvivor, and It's on Us, among others, have also demonstrated their support. It is important to acknowledge the expertise and experiences of these individuals, who are undoubtedly more qualified than Taj to offer opinions on this subject.

It is evident that Taj is primarily invested in preserving his own reputation and defending the unwavering memory of his uncle.

On a separate note, I find it contradictory that Taj's supporters readily accept his claims of abuse without requesting evidence or the identity of his abuser, while they scrutinize every detail of Michael Jackson's accusers.

As Wade and James continue to navigate the legal system, establish support foundations, and raise awareness about predatory behaviors, Taj should consider leveraging his own experiences to contribute positively to these important causes.