Tom Mesereau's First Extensive Interview After "Leaving Neverland" Airs on HBO 

Tom mesereau is the definition of an honorable man, no matter how many years pass he still defends MJ against these absurd allegations. Thank you Mr mesereau and Mr ziegler for defending the truth

People refuse to watch 30min of facts to believe 4 hours of fiction. How sad. #MichaelJacksonInnocent

I loved it when he said "Remember the media is a business." Thanks for standing by MJ then n now.🙏🙏

What I noticed about Tom Mesereau is that he never talks in absolutes about situations he was not directly involved in. If he does not confidently know the answer to a question he will always say “to my knowledge” or “I can only speak on my experience” which really speaks to the mans credibility. I have so much respect for him.

Tom Mesereau is the Michael Jackson of Lawyers.

Not guilty 14 times, let's remember that please. 14 times.

This man is a machine.. nothing but facts. He has no obligation whatsoever to still defend Michael, but he still does. If i ever meet Mr mesereau i will give him the biggest hug ever.

I can hear the frankness in his voice. I can feel his compassion and despair. I can see the truth in his eyes. Mesereau is a fine man and an exceptional lawyer.

Tom Mesereau is a hero. We will always cherish this incredible man. And a huge thanks to you Mr Ziegler. You've been such a breathe of fresh air. We are so grateful for everything you are doing.❤❤❤

Tom is a hero in my opinion. The sound of reason in a insane world.

What amazed me is how Tom Mesereau goes from interview to interview tirelessly defending MJ when there is clearly nothing in it for him.

I'm very happy that someone like Tom Mesereau, who was Michael Jackson's defense attorney, goes out of his way to still defend Michael Jackson. There really needs to be more people like him that speaks only on the truth. Bless his heart!

I really appreciate Tom Mesereau taking his personal time to defend MJ. He could have just issued a statement but instead he has given multiple interviews. And he is very precise in the way he speaks. He's a very good ally.

Tom Mesereau is the embodiment of "Facts don't care about your feelings"

"I was there to win for an innocent person!" Thanks God Lawyers like this still exist.

Tom Mesereau is a true representation and embodiment of professional and righteous lawyer. If only the worldwide justice system had more people like him!

Tom Mesereau is the most intelligent, well spoken attorney I have ever heard. He is someone who is have the greatest respect for. Thank you for defending Michael Jackson, for believing in him and winning his case. You are the most intelligent, caring, compassionate lawyer I have seen. Thank you for all you did to defend that great man Michael Jackson. God bless you.

So good to hear Tom speaking out now. Such an intelligent guy, he speaks absolute sense.

"I was there to win .. and I was there to win for an innocent man" God i love that man Thank you for being honest and loyal 💖

Truth. The FBI should investigate Wade Robson.

What a Giant man. Thank you for telling the Truth, Tom Mesereau. Thank you, John Zeigler.

Tom Mesereau looks absolutely disgusted by Robson's and Safechuck's allegations, absolutely disgusted at their greed

respect for this lawyer No matter how many years pass, he still defends MJ. May god bless you Thank you for being michal’s voice ! Love to watch this ! Love ! Love !

The man died but jealousy will never end.

Mesereau is the man. I believe his every word. The critics say MJ escaped in 2005 because he had the best defence attorney. The reality is he was vindicated because D.A Sneddon was a crook, the families were opportunists, the timeline was flawed and Mesereau exposed all the holes in a way few others could. I remember the 2005 trial (31st January to 13th June) vividly, the allegations were made public 14 months prior on 18th November 2003 and the initial charges were filed 18th December 2003 before new charges under a new timeline (the first was proven false) were issued on 30th April 2004. The media savaged Michael Jackson in the trial and the only media I recall believing his innocence was Geraldo Rivera of FOX News. But an impartial jury still found the Pop King innocent. We salute you Tom Mesereau. Thank you.

It's so reassuring to hear and see Tom Mesereau again. Thank you sir 👏

This guy still looks amazing and strong. He's just don't get older.

This is THE man who has all my well-deserved respect. Mr. Thomas Mesereau you are an incredible man. Thank you so much for your fair position towards someone who wanted to Heal the World.

I have immense respect for this man! 🙏🏼 He stood by Michael throughout! Totally a genius! Glad to have you Tom Mesereau!

He's STILL the most famous person on the planet!

Michael touched my dying brother with compassion and empathy. Leaving us with a gift of his autographed record of “Thriller”. (Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney 1986).For my brother & I Michael was the male form of Princess Dianna. Michael made mention of his desire to build a children’s hospital or at least a well functioning treatment centre for children. Both Michael and my brother are deceased now.I hope these greedy people ping off.

This must be the worlds best attorney. I mean, he even continues to defend his client 10 years after his death. I salute you Tom Mesereau. 🙏🏼

Thank you for being Michael's voice.

Tom Mesereau is a real HERO! Respect to this gentleman who is professional and from the first time i heard him talk (in 2005) I felt he was a very honest and professional human being, someone I would trust my life with.

I would love for Wade, James, and Dan to go to court and have Tom Mesereau to be the defense attorney for Michael's kids. He'd have a field day.

The last 10 minutes were so insightful and refreshing, Tom explained what happened so clearly

Forever grateful to this man for doing what he did and never wavering in his fight for justice for MJ. And also still speaking out today in light of this new attack on his legacy. Thank you also, John for helping bring the truth to light and not allowing the media to continue to get away with yet another witch hunt. Big love from London.

Tom Mesereau you are LEGEND...i wish you get everything you deserve sir....

MJ Was the most famous man on this planet 🌍😂 STILL IS FACT.

I was in the courtroom for Michael Jackson's 2005 trial. I was there for the prosecution and defense's closing arguments. I wrote a 3000 word summary of what I saw in court, including the wording on slides which were not included in the court transcripts. I published it online. At that point I was literally the only person on the planet accurately reporting, in detail, what really happened in the courtroom. And I'm not a journalist. Journalists I sat next to in court had literally no interest in the truth of Michael's innocence. One told me how tired they were after being sent to cover the story at the last minute. Me: So what do you make of the trial so far? Journo: He's guilty! Me: How do you make that assessment? Journo: I don't know. I haven't followed the trial, but he's weird So someone was sent to report on a case they had zero knowledge of, already prepared to present a coloured narrative based on their own prejudice. That was the quality of journalism as a whole regarding the case. Fast forward to today, and Michael is now being purely tried in the media, which is like looking for light in a black hole.

I was in Santa Maria for Mj's trial ,I even got inside the courtroom and saw Mesereau discredit the testimonies of some lying accusers like the Arvizo mother,he was amazing!

God bless you both! a huge thank you to you Mr John Ziegler for all that you are doing and have done so far. Thank you Mr Mesereau we are forever grateful to you and your team.

Brilliant man. You can tell that he’s a man of conviction & he was out for justice. He achieved it. Job well done good sir!

Saying "Thank you" is just not enough for the amount of work that he's done for the king of pop. 👊🏾

Thank you both Tom Mesereau and John Ziegler, I will be looking forward to the rest. God bless!

Tom Meserau said it - human beings have a way of convincing themselves that something is true even if it isn't. And this is what LN capitalised on, transferring an 'emotional truth' to the viewer and knowing that some people are content to accept that alone as factual truth. I hope the estate are truly committed to clearing his name.

When he is talking about the media: "I will forever be scarred by that experience..." - You are not alone!!!

How Can U Not Love & Respect Tom. He Is The Absolute Definition Of The Truth!!!!

Tom Mesereau Thank you so much for doing this interview.... You are a wonderful man and we all truly appreciate everything you have done and are still doing for Michael Jackson! God Bless you Sir xxx .... Thanks very much also to Mr Ziegler, I'm so glad someone in the American media is sticking up for the truth!

Excellent. Facts, evidence, solid proved arguments. Let's not forget the importance of faireness over emotions. Mr. Ziegler, thanks for bringing this respectable figure that is Tom Mesereau into scene!

I still find it hard to believe that MJ went through all of this. So insanely unfair and wrong. Why do authorities let obvious liars like GAVIN get away with it?

He is such a good lawyer never tired speaking for the truth even his job has already been done. He’s not working only for money. ♥️ The world needs people like him.

Thanks so much for your work John! And thank you Tom for being unafraid to call Wade and James liars!

Mr T, Mesereau is an AWESOME DEFENSE ATTORNEY!!!!! He Did a FANTASTIC JOB!!! Defending Mj in 2005!! Mr Mesereau is an exquisite speaker he's straight forward and nonsensical doesn't put up with nonsense of any kind.... !!!! I applaud Mr Mesereau as a brilliant defense attorney and public speaker!!!!

This is all about destroying a legacy, brand, name, finances

I have immense trust and respect toward Tom Mesereau. He has gone far beyond mere duty in his defense of Michael, both legally and conversationally. The news media was too much for me to watch back in 2005, because I was a huge MJ fan and could not bear to see him torn to shreds. But I do remember the verdicts sending a great sigh of relief through me, and reading Aphrodite Jones' insightful book (for which Mesereau did the foreword), about a year later. If they ever do make a standing museum for Michael, I think Tom Mesereau deserves a plaque of recognition or something, for all his defenses of MJ.

This is the conversation I've been waiting for months. Thank you so much! Tom Mesereau is one of the most worthy people who defended Jackson.

OPRAH Winfrey is crazy as hell..

Wade and Seifchuck would not have guts to come up with such a crap if Michael were alive.

👌Tom Mesereau *THANK YOU* and *THANKS* John Ziegler for this interview. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

I love his voice - a no bullshit tone yet soft spoken

Thank you Mr Tom Mesereau Jr and John Ziegler! I really appreciate this!

Love Tom Mesereau and am forever grateful for his professional and strong support for the innocence of MJ. Wonderful man. And what he said about the "MeToo" movement was so true: emotion but less due process. Great interview John Ziegler!

I'm soooooo happy this interview was done.

Why don’t HBO and channel 4 air this interview 🤔 Oprah should also watch this with her close friends on her private yacht

Thank you so much for bringing this to us, John. It was thoroughly interesting to hear. The part about the media, ready with great anticipation to see Michael convicted, really horrified me. All these years (prior to the internet) Michael always said that the tabloids printed garbage about him and without the ability to easily research and verify all of this for ourselves, we took it at face value. I’m referring to the 80’s and 90’s... The world now is a much sadder place without Michael, but I thank you Mr Mesereau, for everything you did for Michael. I can’t imagine the gratitude he must have felt. Although, it seems he was never the same again in some respects, I’m very grateful that justice was served and he didn’t go to prison. What is happening now with Leaving Neverland is beyond wrong. It’s incomprehensible.

In our darkest hour / In my deepest despair / Will you still care? / Will you be there? #michaeljackson

Tom Mesereau is a hero and an inspiration - thank you for all the support you have shown against these false allegations against Michael. May the truth continue to shine for ALL to see.

Tom Mesereau has an unreadable face 😬... Hats off to John Ziegler!! You’re doing an excellent job! Michael Jackson would be so proud. ❤️❤️

MJ was truly fortunate to have an amazing defense attorney like T-Mez. Thank you for this great interview!

Thank you John Ziegler and Thomas Mesereau, it is so unfair to MJ what is going on with LN and all the lies in the mainstreem media...., thank you for standing up for Michael. Love MJ ❤❤❤

I believe that higher power is working through this man , it is time FINALLY for world to know how truly innocent Michael was....words are coming out of his mouth even without thinking, just so amazing to watch! Thank you for standing by Michael!!!

Thank you for sharing this very important interview! People need to stop being so easily manipulated by the media. I'm thankful to Tom Mesereau for taking his time to speak up for justice, the law, truth, common sense and human decency and human dignity. And thank you, John Ziegler, for making it possible and for asking the right questions!

I wish Tom would write a book about Michael.

Why anyone would believe admitted liars is beyond my ability to understand.

Firing Mark Geragos and Benjamin Brafman and replacing them with Tom and Susan Yu was the best thing Michael ever did. He really struck gold with them. The fact that Tom never hesitates to speak in Michael’s defence over a decade after he defended him and stopped being on his payroll speaks volumes. Most lawyers would not do this. I wish Tom was in charge of his estate. He seemed to be one of the very few people Michael could actually trust.

i love, love, LOVE that man! i LOVE hearing him talk... amazing...

Michael Jackson is my hero. Mr. Mesereau is Michael Jackson’s hero. Mr. Mesereau is MJ fam’s hero. Thank you so much for standing up for the truth! And Mr. Ziegler the MJ fam will never forget your work! We’ll forever be grateful to you. God bless you both!

Did anybody else notice what he said "somebody is controlling the media about Michael Jackson" or is it just me?

Tom Mesereau.. always thank you 💗

John Ziegler and Tom Mesereau in one video. This really made my day.I love these two guys-they are my heroes.John Ziegler,I adore for his bravery in going left when everyone is going right (because he knows he's right and will not conform!) Tom Mesereau is a brilliant, passionate lawyer who is also a brave one for defending people who seemed difficult to defend.Mr.Ziegler is giving me an early birthday gift by announcing that there will be more on Saturday, April 27. This year seems to be my lucky one. Hope this Leaving Neverland will be debunked for good! All the best to Mr Ziegler and Mister Mesereau! Mabuhay kayo (Tagalog for Long may you both live). Michael Jackson is innocent!

Wow Tom Mesereau. What a hero. What a man. Thank you.

Thanks Tom Mesereau for telling the truth. Thank you for your honesty and professionalism! Rest in Power Michael

Lying is wrong ..but lying on a dead man is beyond low..they will get what they deserve. They won't live comfortably

I am really shocked what the media done in the last week of the 2005 trial. I unfortunately never followed the trial back then, I was about 18 at the time. I’m 32 now. I’m absolutely gobsmacked by the media’s perception and handling of the whole trial, the 1993 allegations, and with Michael Jackson in general. It still goes on, 10 years this year the poor guy has been passed, yet still he has be subjected by complete morons who can’t do a simple research, or by morons with no compassion for his children and family, also by idiots who think ‘its ok’ because other people have done it, so they think they can. I am so upset and angry with the current ballshit that has occurred. Tom Mesereau, you will always have love and respect from me and all the MJ fans, and others. You are so honourable and a truth teller. I want to thank you personally from the bottom of my heart, for what you did for Michael back in 2005, and for what you are still doing. You clearly aren’t ‘afraid to speak the truth. Much love to you. Thank you John Ziegler for all that you are doing also. I love seeing your Twitter posts. You both are 2 of the ‘good ones’ as I say. You do what you believe in, and that’s all what Michael wanted us all to do, is to believe in ourself and do what we believe in. Thank you for this interview. It has very good ‘TRUTHFUL’ information from the 2005 trial and good informative insight into the current allegations made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck in the ‘child pornagraphic’ movie which is Leaving Neverland. Produced and Directed by Dan Reed. If anyone who is a sceptic or believes these insane allegations made against Michael Jackson, does not change there mind after watching this interview, or decides to look into these allegations. Then I’m afraid to say they are Fucktards!! I would like to add all the while I totally respect Tom Mesereau for all he is doing in speaking out in defence of Michael Jackson. I however do not agree with him saying that the MJ Estate are handling it very well and doing all they can. From what I have seen (which is jack shit) I havnt seen them do anything apart from issue a lawsuit against HBO for breach of contract. That was back in February I believe. Maybe because he is in the USA and he is a lawyer, maybe he gets more info than us fans. The Estate could of done alot more in my opinion. Also I have lost all respect for them, ever since they sold the catalog back to Sony. Which MJ didn't want sold. Total disrespect

John, thank you for doing this interview with such dignity, articulation, credibility, respect, and preparation in conducting this conversation with Tom, a person whom you are well acquainted with. Much respect to you!

When I meet Tom Mesereau, I'll thank him for everything he's done for Michael, the fans, his family and his legacy. Words can't describe how thankful we all are for this man.

I am telling you, there was a conspiracy to destroy him. He was a Black entertainer that was the worlds greatest. Not only was he the greatest, he literally owned the music industry. These people killed that man. Period. Bunch of greedy, vile, despicable, sociopathic people. There are no words for people like them.

"I don't believe these two accusers". Such a definative answer. Both guys just tank their appeal. That's what happened when you lie, you start believing your own lie.

Thanks to both of you guys for spreading the truth 🙏🙏 #mjinnocent

The fact that he STILL maintains atty/client privelege for MJ Even in Death.....Speaks volumes of Tom Mesereau's character. I love this man.

Mister Thomas Mesereau doesn't own anything to Michael or his family and look at him...He knows how Michael was and that's why Mesereau still defends him this much. Thanks to both for this interview! Greetings from Argentina.

4:27 Chris Tucker was a strong witness?... wow. 😘😇❤❤ Hat off for Tom still defending MJ. Incredible man. he has no obligation to. He did his job in 2005. but to keep it up, what a great man. #Respect and thanks John for mentioning the subpoena. thanks for the interview. thanks for your real journalism.

I am currently reading the trial transcripts because I wanted to get all the facts before I followed the mob and "cancelled" MJ. I'm currently into Gavin Arvizo's 3rd day and I can't believe there was even a trial for this. He contradicts himself and his siblings, who testified a few days before him, over some of the most basic information. I will read the whole thing, of course, but at this point, I understand why Meserau says that he didn't even think he needed witnesses of the defense. Throughout the trial, the media covered MJ's trial as being a slam dunk conviction. No other possible outcome. It wasn't. The Arvizo kids' testimonies are crumbling. They contradict themselves and each other. Read it. It reads like a story. It's public record, and its meant to be read by a jury of peers. Can't wait to get to Wade Robson's part.

I don't care what people think of Michael Jackson. All I know is that not only is he the greatest and the most famous entertainer of all time but also one of the best human beings to ever walk on this planet...

I Thank The Almighty God for taking Michael from this Earth and saving him from all the injustices and sadness of this world!

Great interview. Always refreshing to hear Tom speak. Thanks John!

You both are definitely doing a excellent job.

My neighbor said to me if his 12 year old son could come to my house and play in the pool, most of the time the only person that was at home was my boyfriend, after the kid came to our pool to play a couple of times, my boyfriend said to me “I don’t want that kid to come here while I’m the only one at home, I don’t want to go through the same shit that MJ went through” I said to him “my neighbors will never make fake accusations, don’t be like that “ he replied “that’s exactly what MJ probably thought, you are being naive, some people will do and say anything to make easy money, and once someone accuses you of something people will almost automatically believe it’s true .” The fact is that my boyfriend is right, and the kid no longer comes to play in our pool, and sadly that is the world where we live.

Tom Mesereau, I have so much respect for you for not only standing up for what you believe in but moreso for speaking out. So many people believe in something buy never have the guts to speak up.