In this video, I interview the amazing Jimmy Van Norman, Michael Jackson's former bodyguard during the 1990s, former Neverland Ranch manager & defence witness for MJ during the 2005 criminal trial. I promise you, this is a FASCINATING conversation!

We cover everything from intense and sticky situations as a bodyguard, to being responsible for the entirety of Michael's home - Neverland Ranch, touring the world with MJ, the lengths fans would go to in order to reach MJ (including the infamous "Billie Jean Jackson!) & even the reasons why Jimmy believes Michael is completely innocent.
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Bio:
Jimmy Van Norman worked for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson from 1988 to 1998, initially as a bodyguard - protecting MJ whilst travelling on tour and attending various events, after having been a part of Madonna's security team. Several years later, Michael entrusted Jimmy with the role of manager at his home, Neverland Valley Ranch. This also entailed having to "clean up" the ranch - exposing all the staff members with ulterior motives. When Michael went to trial for molestation allegations in 2005, Jimmy was a defence witness, as he had spent so much time with Michael and witnessed his kind behaviour towards young people. Jimmy Van Norman continues to work in the security industry today.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Becoming a Bodyguard
02:37 - Common Misconceptions
04:12 - The Industry Now V Then
05:43 - Gaining Michael Jackson's Trust
07:47 - Responsibilities
09:40 - Touring with MJ
11:12 - Michael Jackson's Personality
11:51 - Fans on Stage
14:30 - MJ's Music Video Shoots
15:27 - Meeting Celebrities
16:04 - Going into Public with Michael
17:50 - Most Intense Situation with MJ
20:23 - Maintaining MJ's Privacy
21:21 - "Billie Jean" Jackson
22:54 - Personal Safety
23:42 - Threats to Michael
24:30 - Sponsor Break
25:41 - 2005 Trial Defence Witness
28:19 - More on MJ's Personality
30:07 - Work/Life Balance
31:04 - MJ Fans
32:16 - Countries with MJ
33:17 - Managing Neverland
34:15 - "Yes People"
36:21 - People Sneaking Into Neverland
39:55 - Michael the Humanitarian
43:29 - Music Industry
44:43 - Future Ambitions
46:03 - End of Interview

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