On February 9, 2016, Gary Hearne, Michael's long time driver was deposed by Wade and James lawyers' Vince Finaldi and Marzano. He debunked and cleared up many myths that have been circulating for decades. He also provided new insight into the Chandler case.
Hearne does not believe Wade's allegations or any of the other allegations.
Hearne says Michael was rarely at Neverland and spent most of his time in the LA area. And most of the time he was working.
Lisa Marie: Hearne says their marriage didn't surprise him. They dated for a year before they got married. They were regularly with each other. He saw them kissing in the back seat. He drove them to private dinners.
Hearne dispelled the claim that Michael always had kids around him.
Hearne says that half the time or more there were no children at Neverland when Michael was there. He also says kids were often at Neverland without Michael.
Hearne recalled only two specific times of driving Wade and his family or friends (a single trip to-and-from Neverland). It was Wade, Joy & his friends. Hearne said MJ was not at the ranch on this occasion.
Hearne says whenever Mj was in the car with kids the privacy screen was never up.
Hearne talks about Michael's habit of buying gifts. He brought gifts for kids, adults, his friends, his business associates, ect. Finaldi tries to ignore the context of Michael buying gifts to only focus on the kids.
Hearne then says he never saw anything inappropriate between Michael and Jordan. Never even saw him with his arm around him. Says he would have remembered seeing a child touched inappropriately.
Hearne denies tabloid claims about Michael sneaking children into Neveland.
Hearne denies the long held myth that he helped removed evidence before the 1993 raid.
Hearne says he knew Evan Chandler was behind the allegations as soon as he heard them. He confirms that Evan was deadbeat dad and narcissist. He also reveals that Jordan and June were already estranged from Evan when Michael started spending time with them. According to Hearne, Jordan got CLOSER to Evan while he was with Michael. And Michael seemed to welcome Evan. It's possible that Michael is the one who brought father and son back together.
Hearne then describes the infamous meeting at the hotel where Evan "confronted" Michael about "abusing" Jordan. According to Hearne, both Evan and Jordan were "upbeat" when they arrived and they brought gifts for Michael. However when they came out Evan was angry and stonefaced.
Hearne then reiterates he believes Evan made up the allegations as a way to get what he wanted. He states again that Evan was a narcissist.
Hearne had nothing negative to say about Michael except that he was not great at keeping appointments. He would sometimes trust people he shouldn't have. He also mistrusted people he sometimes should have. He was not a very good housekeeper. He says Michael was his favorite employer to work for. He has fond memories.
Finaldi then asks about Michael sleeping at June's house again. Finaldi suggests Michael had an opportunity to engage in "sexual activities" with Jordan since he was staying at the house. Hearne counters by saying MJ had the same opportunity with "anyone in that house" but he says he doesn't believe Michael had sexual contact with anyone in the house.
He didn't find it weird because it was clear to him that Michael, June Jordan and Lily were like a little family and they all seemed happy together.
Besides Lisa Marie, Hearne saw Michael go out with Brooke Shields.
Finaldi tries to suggest Michael paid special attention to Lisa Marie's son. Hearne says Michael spent time with Lisa's daughter as well and the 4 of them were together as a group.
Hearne again says he believes Wade's allegations are false.
@mj_frenzy and all others that are cutting the phrases from the context: read the documents carefully and don't be losers like DR, DD and all other opportunists.
). he could have even reworked features and duets such as ‘say say say’, ‘somebody’s watching me’. ‘farewell my summer love’ became a hit during that time as well.
