James Safechuck, the former child star who accused the late King of Pop of sexual abuse, will sit for a deposition on Monday, Sept. 14, while his mother, Stephanie Safechuck, is slated to be questioned over two days – Oct. 15 and 20. The hearings come as the long‑running legal battle over alleged childhood abuse by Michael Jackson continues to unfold.
Stephanie, who appeared prominently in the 2019 HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland," described how close the Safechuck family became with Michael after James met him while filming a Pepsi commercial around his ninth birthday. She said Michael’s attention felt like a "fairytale" and admitted she was swept up in it. The mother also recalled allowing her son to sleep in Michael’s room, a setting that James claims is when the alleged sexual abuse began. She later asked her son if anything inappropriate happened, but he denied it at the time.
The lawsuit, filed by James and Wade Robson, accuses Michael’s companies – MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures – of failing to protect the boys. Both companies have denied the allegations. The upcoming depositions are expected to shed further light on the claims and the relationship between the Safechuck family and the late pop icon.
Legal experts say the testimony could be pivotal, as Stephanie’s proximity to Michael and her role in the family’s integration into his inner circle may provide key context for the alleged abuse. The case remains a high‑profile example of celebrity litigation and the enduring impact of alleged misconduct on survivors.
