New English-Language Book Revisits the 1993 Allegations Against Michael Jackson

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By Mockulus Editorial
October 15, 2026

An English edition of “Michael Jackson – Behind The Throne: Vol. 1 The Storm” is now available on Amazon, according to MJVibe. The book, by Davy Appert, looks back at the 1993 allegations made by the Chandler family against Michael Jackson. Appert is a French fan and YouTuber who was previously known for the channel “Salut Les Fans,” now renamed “Hors Tempo.”

What the Book Says It Covers

MJVibe’s description presents the book as an investigation into the Jackson/Chandler case and how a complex story came to be reduced, for 30 years, to a single word: “the settlement.” The promotional text also raises the question of why MJ’s lawyers were reluctant to face a civil trial before the criminal proceedings played out.

The title suggests this is the first of a series, though I found no details on later volumes. I haven’t read the book. It is written by a fan and reflects the author’s perspective, including his argument about how the case was reported, so that framing should be read as the book’s position rather than settled fact.

The Documented Background

The case began in the summer of 1993, when dentist Evan Chandler made allegations of misconduct against MJ involving his 13-year-old son, Jordan. According to Wikipedia, Evan Chandler demanded money from MJ in August and said he would go to a criminal court if no agreement was reached. The allegations became public on August 24, per FanBolt. The Chandlers filed a civil lawsuit in September. MJ denied the allegations.

On January 25, 1994, the civil case was settled before trial. The settlement was not an admission of wrongdoing, and MJ said he settled so the lawsuit wouldn’t interfere with his career. Reported amounts vary, from roughly $15 million to $23 million, depending on the source, and the terms were confidential.

The settlement ended the civil case but not the criminal investigation. Two grand juries heard evidence and neither returned an indictment, and on September 21, 1994, prosecutors announced they would not file charges because Jordan Chandler was unwilling to testify. No criminal charge was ever brought over the 1993 allegations. MJ was also tried and acquitted on all counts in a separate case in 2005.

Why Interest Is Returning

The 1993 case has come back into discussion this year alongside the “Michael” biopic. FanBolt reports that the film left the allegations out entirely after a settlement clause barring references to the accuser surfaced during production, and quotes Daily Telegraph critic Robbie Collin saying the film “refused to address the elephant in the room.” For some viewers, that omission may explain why books like Appert’s are finding an audience.

How to Read It

A civil settlement is not a finding of fact, and neither is the absence of an indictment. No court ever ruled on whether the 1993 allegations were true, and MJ denied them until his death. Readers interested in this case may want to consult the court record and contemporary reporting, including the accounts of the Chandler family and prosecutors, alongside any single author’s interpretation.

Sources: MJVibe, Wikipedia, Slate and A&E