BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - The legacies of entertainers accused of sexual abuse continue to be questioned following recent headlines and movies about them.
At the center of the firestorm is the late Michael Jackson and R&B singer R. Kelly. Jackson was recently a subject in the HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland" while R. Kelly was the focal point of a Lifetime documentary called "Surviving R. Kelly". Both movies detail the alleged abuse by both men. Jackson was accused, and later acquitted, of molesting children. Kelly is accused again of sexual abuse of women and girls after previously being acquitted of other incidents.
"None of these people have been found guilty," O'Neil added. "We should add that too. But where there's smoke, there's fire."
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Other entertainers have been in the news for sexual misconduct allegations such as comedian Louis CK, actor James Franco, and even the latest allegation against chef Mario Batali, who responded to the allegations by giving up all of his restaurants.
WBEN went to Kenmore to speak with people about the legacy of Michael Jackson. One 44-year-old man said that Jackson represented two different eras: A pop-icon during his childhood but marred by allegations of sexual abuse. Another man, 33, said his legacy is tarnished though he will still always listen to his music.
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The Jackson estate is suing HBO for $10 million in response to the Leaving Neverland Documentary. R. Kelly on Tuesday was interviewed by CBS News' Gayle King and called the new accusations against him "lies".