The ongoing tension between Janet Jackson and Kamala Harris has been reignited as old footage from 2004 reemerged, featuring then-San Francisco Deputy City Attorney Harris discussing Michael Jackson’s upcoming child molestation trial. This could shed light on Janet Jackson’s recent efforts to criticize Harris, especially given the emotionally charged subject matter.
In the video, Harris remarked, “Typically, a child can remember and provide some details of the incident, which can be compelling for a jury, even if it’s the sole piece of testimony presented.” Michael Jackson, who was taken into custody in 2003, faced seven counts of child molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent with the intent to commit a felony. He fervently denied these accusations and entered a not guilty plea.
The trial commenced over a year later, concluding in May 2005 with Jackson being acquitted of all charges. The emergence of Harris’ comments during such a grim chapter in the Jackson family’s history could stoke current tensions.
In a contrasting vein, Donald Trump has frequently made public statements in support of Michael Jackson, defending him post-arrest. These gestures from Trump starkly differ from Harris’ earlier observations, especially considering Janet Jackson’s recent disparaging accusations against Harris involving incorrect claims about her racial background, paralleling Trump’s notorious rhetoric on the campaign trail.
Kamala Harris was born in 1964 in Oakland, California to immigrant parents. Her mother Shyamala Gopalan hailed from India, and her father Donald J. Harris migrated from Jamaica. Despite clear refutations, Janet Jackson has persisted with her unfounded statements.
The resurgence of these past comments has introduced another dimension to the lingering discord between Janet Jackson and Kamala Harris, underscoring the deep-seated complexities and the historical backdrop of Michael Jackson’s legal battles.
