Myth: Amanda Robson Lied About Not Knowing Anything About Child Sexual Abuse

March 24, 2020

Supporters of Michael Jackson allege that Wade altered his Hawaii Community Foundation website in response to his wife's claim in Leaving Neverland that she had limited knowledge of child sexual abuse. This represents another instance of misinterpretation. 

The earlier version of the website stated:

"The Robson Family Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation was established in 2019 by Wade and Amanda Robson. Wade Robson, a survivor of child sexual abuse, along with Amanda Robson, his wife, mother of their child and also a survivor of child abuse, wanted to create a powerful way to contribute towards the healing from and prevention of child abuse."

It was later changed to the following:

"The Robson Child Abuse Healing And Prevention Fund is a Donor Advised Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation dedicated to supporting the healing and prevention of child abuse, nationwide. It was established in 2019 by Wade and Amanda Robson with a personal donation."

Source: waderobson.com

The terms "sexual abuse" and "child abuse" are often used interchangeably, but it's important to recognize their distinct meanings. While "child abuse" encompasses any form of mistreatment or harm inflicted upon a child, "sexual abuse" specifically refers to inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature directed at a child.

In the context of a specific case, such as the one involving Wade and Amanda, the distinction between the two terms becomes crucial. It is necessary to clarify that "sexual abuse" pertains solely to the allegations concerning Wade, while "child abuse" encompasses any form of maltreatment experienced by Amanda, without implying a sexual nature.

Why the wording was changed on Wade and Amanda's website, is unknown, but perhaps it was to prevent misunderstandings, rather than cover up any lies.