James Safechuck stormed the headlines back in 2014 when he altered his earlier made statements, thus accusing Michael Jackson of molesting him as a child.
He was once an integral part of the now-deceased King of Pop's life and had even defended him in a court case back in 1994.
Now a grown man, he has a wife and family to look after. But, has he moved on from the horrific past and made peace with himself? Read all about James' life as an adult along with his bio and more facts.
James Safechuck Brief Wiki
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Date Of Birth: 1978 Birthday: 28 February |
Nationality: American |
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Birth Place: California |
Ethnicity: Caucasian |
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Age: 42-Year-Old |
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
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Birth Sign: Aries |
Salary: $100K (approx.) |
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Occupation: Director/Software Developer at AvatarLabs |
Partner(s): Laura Primack |
Life Now: Wife & Children, Job
James is a married man now and has been so for the last few years. He shares his household with wife Laura Primack - who works as the Vice President of a marketing company located in California called AvatarLabs.
While the couple's wedding date has not yet been made public, the husband-wife duo does share two children: a son and a daughter.
James - age 42 - and his spouse don't keep secrets from each other anymore. However, there was a time when James hid his tragic past from his partner. He eventually opened up to her, and all was forgiven.
Over the years, Laura has also spoken on the molestation her husband faced as a child. During an interview, she criticized Michael's fans for still admiring the alleged pedophile.
"Michael's gone, but it doesn't change the fact that he destroyed these people, and that the world still goes on loving him."
Meanwhile, James may never be able to forget his tragic past, but he has learned to live in the moment. He now works at the same company where his wife is the VP. He serves the position of director of the research and technology department.
Further, the family man is also a software developer for the organization and earns over $100K from his job. As of today, James has garnered a sustainable net worth from his career, which is on a constant rise.
His net worth also comes from appearing in TV shows like Leaving Neverland and Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth.
Accuses Michael Jackson Of Molestation
Michael Jackson was a perfect entertainer, be it singing, dancing, or inspiring others towards humanity. However, the King of Pop was never free of controversies. His whole body plastic surgery was always a focus of mockery and criticism. While his plastic surgery case may not have harmed anybody, except for Michael himself, his actions towards children did.
According to James' bio, he first met the deceased pop singer back in 1987 when he was only nine years old. The duo - who encountered each other while shooting for a Pepsi commercial - soon developed an unlikely friendship.
As time went by, Michael became close to James' parents: James Safechuck Sr. and Stephanie Safechuck. He would often stay overnight at the Safechuck's family home and even slept with James on occasion.
When the singer was first accused of molestation by Jordan Chandler in 1993, James Sr. was the one who testified in favor of Michael. He claimed in 1994 that although he had seen the artist kisses his son in the mouth, he never molested the child.
James Safechuck with Michael Jackson and father James Safechuck Sr. (©: HBO)
For defending him in the court, Michael even let go of the debt he had earlier provided the Safechuck family to buy a house.
James remained silent and out of the spotlight for many years before finally speaking out on the matter in 2013. During an interview, the former child model claimed he had a mock wedding with Michael at the age of ten.
He further accused the legendary dancer of teaching him to stimulate his genitals and even kissing him all over the body. James, along with Wade Robson, has even featured in Leaving Neverland - which was first released in January 2019.
In the biographical documentary, James and Wade have shared their personal experience with Michael Jackson and how he molested them as children.