Rogue reporter Martin Bashir faces a quadruple blast over claims he hoodwinked Michael Jackson – just as he did Princess Diana.The singer’s nephew Taj Jackson accused Bashir of shamefully using “manipulated” footage and “unethical” journalism in the infamous Neverland documentary.
Taj’s dad Tito – Michael’s brother – told the Sunday Mirror: “Both Michael and Diana were victims of Bashir’s dark ambitions and dirty tricks and he is finally paying a price.”Uri Geller – the TV psychic who introduced Bashir to Jackson – said the “super smooth” journalist used his Di connections to access Jackson.And British minder Matt Fiddes, a former Jackson guard, said the singer’s relatives may sue Bashir. The onslaught came as Bashir maintained his innocence, said he and his family “loved Diana”, they became friends – and still refused to accept he caused her any harm. Bashir’s reputation was torn to shreds by Lord Dyson’s report into his Panorama interview with Di.It found Bashir, 58, used fake bank papers to get the princess and brother Earl Spencer onside.
A whistleblower who tackled Bashir was fobbed off – and when he tried to alert a boss he was told “it’s none of your business”.The new accusations around Jackson will heap pressure on the BBC to hold a full inquiry and police to probe any possible criminality around the Di interview.
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