The Michael Jackson Story Shows the Limitations of the “Believe Victims” Credo

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If you’re watching the Leaving Neverland documentary about Michael Jackson’s alleged child sexual abuse, you probably want to talk to someone about it: what it left out, what it wants to accomplish, and how it complicates our view of victimhood.

Guest: Slate senior writer Seth Stevenson.

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