Jordan Chandler Never Recanted His Allegations

March 11, 2020

There is a prevalent myth suggesting that Jordan Chandler publicly recanted his allegations against Michael Jackson, attributing them to coercion by his father. Similar claims are made about Gavin Arvizo. Some sources, including Wikipedia, have propagated the narrative that Jordan's father, Evan Chandler, manipulated him into fabricating the accusations to alleviate their financial circumstances. However, this notion seems implausible considering Evan Chandler's profession as a prominent Beverly Hills dentist with esteemed clients and the family's capacity to enlist the services of renowned lawyers like Gloria Allred and, subsequently, Larry Feldman.

The fact remains that neither Jordan Chandler nor Gavin Arvizo have publicly retracted their allegations.

The origins of this rumor can be traced back to the period following MJ's passing, when several individuals aimed to rehabilitate his reputation. It's crucial to note that reputable news outlets have either refuted these claims. or made no mention of a confession whatsoever. which in itself is mystifying, considering the intense media interest in Jackson.

In a November 2009 interview, Raymond Chandler, Jordan's Uncle, explicitly refuted these assertions.

'There have been all these reports saying that Evan and Jordy had retracted [the abuse allegations].

Well, I can tell you there has been no retraction. My brother always maintained that his son was molested.'

Source: dailymail.co.uk

The website Snopes, known for its dedicated effort to debunk internet myths, has also addressed and debunked the unfounded claim pertaining to the recantation of allegations by Jordan Chandler.

"Since the only source of this information was a single poorly worded statement that was reproduced verbatim in multiple blogs, and that there was no mention of the alleged confession of Jordan Chandler (or any statement by Chandler) in the media communication, despite Michael Jackson's continued coverage after the death of the artist, we have to classify it as fake."

Source: snopes.com

Even the fan page "The Michael Jackson Allegations," which is dedicated to proving his innocence, also debunks the rumor.

No, that is not true. The rumor that after the singer’s death Jordan Chandler publicly confessed that he was not molested by Jackson was an Internet hoax.

Source: The Michael Jackson Allegations

It's important to acknowledge that both Jordan Chandler and Gavin Arvizo have steadfastly refrained from providing statements. Their silence, however, cannot be misconstrued as a retraction of their previous allegations. On the contrary, it is evident that the persistent threats and harassment directed at them by certain fans have created an environment in which these individuals understandably prefer to remain disengaged. A poignant illustration of this is evidenced by Lily Chandler's plea to a judge to prevent Wade Robson's lawyers from seeking a statement in 2017. In the accompanying documents, Lily appended a series of threatening emails from fans, citing these as reasons for their reluctance to cooperate (Page 24).

Considering the fear instilled in them by Michael Jackson fans, it becomes implausible to entertain the notion that they have recanted their allegations. If such a retraction had indeed occurred, it would not have led to their continued fear or efforts by Wade Robson's legal team to pursue their statements.