
James Safechuck
Acting
Biography
James Safechuck (born February 28, 1978, in Simi Valley, California, USA) is an American former child actor and commercial model who gained prominence for accusing singer Michael Jackson of sexual abuse. He is a central figure in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, detailing alleged abuse occurring between 1988 and the early 1990s.
Known For

Explores the personal toll on James Safechuck and Wade Robson after they went public with accusations against pop icon Michael Jackson. The two men continue to seek justice as they face backlash from his global army of fans. With exclusive access to court hearings, the film shows the extent to which the Jackson estate has fought to prevent Robson and Safechuck from having their day in court.
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson

Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.
Leaving Neverland

The world is talking about 'Leaving Neverland. In our ProSieben special, we ask questions that the documentary doesn't, and look at the most important moments in the life of the superstar. In addition, we explore the question of how the new allegations change the view of Michael Jackson's overall work. This helps to classify the special documentary 'Leaving Neverland'.
Leaving Neverland: ProSieben Spezial
Michael Jackson's Boys (broadcast in the U.S as a Primetime Live special titled, Michael Jackson's Secret World) Is a 2005 TV documentary made by Tiger Aspect Productions, and first aired in the UK on Channel 4 in January 2005 narrated by Mark Strong and later on ABC in the U.S. in February 2005 with narration by Martin Bashir, the U.S. version also featured addition interviews not shown in the British version that increased the length of the documentary for an additional hour. The documentary was released just prior to the Trial of Michael Jackson, and it focuses on a "supposed history" of Michael Jackson's interest in boys.
Michael Jackson's Boys

Oprah Winfrey hosts a conversation featuring Wade Robson and James Safechuck, alongside Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed, before an audience of survivors of sexual abuse and others whose lives have been impacted by it.
Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland

An investigation into the allegations made in Leaving Neverland (2019).
Leaving Neverland: The Aftermath
Covers the trial, scheduled for November 2026. If Robson and Safechuck's cases are successful, the potential positive impact on the United States’ entertainment industry will be huge. Music and movie companies will no longer be able to shrug off responsibility when a star sexually abuses a minor in their care.