New allegations involving Michael Jackson have emerged after members of the Cascio family spoke publicly about claims of sexual abuse they say took place over many years. The accusations were shared during an emotional interview on 60 Minutes Australia, where siblings Eddie, Dominic, Aldo, and Marie-Nicole Cascio described their long relationship with the late singer and alleged abuse they claim began during childhood.
The Cascio family had previously been known as one of Jackson’s closest inner circles. Their father reportedly met the pop star in the 1980s while working as a hotel manager in New York, and the relationship quickly grew into what Jackson allegedly referred to as his “second family.”
Claims of Grooming and Manipulation
According to the siblings, Jackson used his global fame, gifts, and attention to gain the family’s trust. They described luxury vacations, private jet trips, backstage access, and frequent visits to Neverland Ranch during their childhood years. Dominic Cascio claimed the family felt “special” because one of the world’s biggest stars wanted to spend time with them. Eddie added that both the parents and children were vulnerable to manipulation because of Jackson’s celebrity status.
The siblings now allege that behind the close friendship was years of grooming and abuse. Eddie claimed Jackson first kissed him during the Dangerous tour in 1993 when he was 11 years old and later abused him repeatedly. He alleged the abuse escalated as he got older.
Marie-Nicole Cascio also made allegations involving inappropriate sexual behavior, while Aldo described alleged abuse during childhood sleepovers and gaming sessions with Jackson. Dominic further alleged that Jackson created strange “games” involving inappropriate physical contact, including one allegedly referred to as the “booty rumble.”
Why They Stayed Silent for Years
One of the most shocking aspects of the interview is that the Cascio family previously defended Jackson publicly for many years, even after earlier allegations against him became widely known. The siblings now claim they were psychologically conditioned to protect the singer and deny wrongdoing. They described being made to feel individually “special” and allegedly believed they were the only victims. Several family members said watching the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland changed how they viewed their experiences. The film featured accusations from Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who also alleged they were abused by Jackson as children. The Cascio siblings are now suing Jackson’s estate, alleging sexual abuse, grooming, coercion, and emotional manipulation that they claim lasted for decades.
Jackson Estate Strongly Denies Claims
Attorneys representing Jackson’s estate have forcefully rejected the allegations. Lawyer Marty Singer described the lawsuit as a “desperate money grab” and argued the family had defended Jackson for years before changing their story. Jackson consistently denied all allegations of abuse during his lifetime. In 2005, he was acquitted of all criminal charges in a highly publicized child molestation trial. Even after his death in 2009, accusations against the singer have continued to surface through lawsuits, documentaries, and media investigations. Several civil cases connected to Jackson’s companies are still expected to go to trial in the coming months.
Public Reaction Intensifies Again
The new interview has reignited debate surrounding Jackson’s legacy. While some fans continue defending the singer and pointing to his acquittal in court, others believe the growing number of accusations over the years cannot be ignored. The Cascio family says their decision to finally speak publicly was motivated by a desire to encourage other survivors of abuse to come forward without shame or fear.
