Former Michael Jackson manager announces new foundation

The former manager for Michael Jackson made a "major announcement" Thursday in Washington to establish the Michael Jackson Legacy Foundation in order "to preserve, protect and to defend his name while supporting the numerous organizations he supported during his life."

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Raymone K. Bain, President, and COO of the Michael Jackson Company defended the late singer against abuse allegations and addressed an HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland," presented this year which has drawn new child abuse allegations.

The film presents claims by James Safechuck and Wade Robson that Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were children.

Bain says there have been no limits to what has negatively been said about the pop singer. She said, "Michael Jackson is no punching bag and he deserves better, "Michael Jackson has been a victim since his death."