More than 15 years after Michael Jackson’s death, a family once known as the singer’s “second family” is making shocking new allegations that are once again throwing the King of Pop’s legacy into turmoil.
In a disturbing television interview that aired on 60 Minutes Australia, the Cascio siblings — Eddie, Dominic, Aldo and Marie-Nicole Cascio — accused Jackson of years of manipulation, grooming, and sexual abuse they claim began when they were children.
The emotional sit-down comes just months after the siblings filed a lawsuit against Jackson’s estate, reigniting one of the most controversial chapters surrounding the late music icon.
The Cascio family first met Jackson back in the 1980s, when the superstar allegedly became extremely close with them. What started as excitement over befriending one of the most famous men in the world quickly turned dark, according to the siblings.
“When you have the biggest celebrity on the planet wanting to be part of your family, you don’t think something evil could happen,” Dominic claimed during the interview.
The siblings said Jackson showered the family with gifts, vacations, and endless attention. But behind the scenes, they now allege the singer was slowly gaining control over them emotionally and psychologically.
Eddie Cascio claimed the alleged abuse began when he was just 11 years old while traveling with Jackson during the Dangerous tour in the early 1990s.
“That’s when everything changed,” he alleged, claiming Jackson began touching him inappropriately before things escalated further over time.
Eddie tearfully claimed the alleged abuse became frequent and left him emotionally shattered for years.
“At the end of the day, he was the monster, not us,” he said during the interview.
Dominic Cascio also accused Jackson of inappropriate behavior, alleging the singer manipulated him into believing disturbing acts were signs of affection and love.
Meanwhile, sister Marie-Nicole claimed Jackson exposed her to inappropriate sexual behavior and even allegedly gave her prescription pills when she was only 11 years old.
Youngest sibling Aldo made some of the most heartbreaking accusations of all, claiming he was abused while still too young to even understand what was happening.
“I thought it was love,” he claimed.
The siblings also alleged Jackson constantly warned them not to tell anyone, allegedly telling them their family would be destroyed if the truth ever came out.
One of the most painful moments came when Aldo recalled his mother once asking if Jackson was harming him. According to Aldo, he repeated exactly what Jackson had allegedly “trained” him to say.
The accusations have once again sparked fierce debate online, where Jackson’s legacy remains deeply divisive years after his death in 2009.
Jackson’s estate is aggressively denying every allegation.
Attorney Marty Singer blasted the claims as nothing more than a “money grab,” arguing the accusations surfaced years after Jackson’s death because he can no longer defend himself in court.
“Sadly, in death just as in life, Michael Jackson remains a target because of his fame and success,” Singer said in a statement.
The explosive interview is already sending shockwaves through social media and the entertainment world, with many longtime fans struggling to reconcile the disturbing allegations with Jackson’s legendary status as one of music’s biggest stars.
