Geller: Hypnotised Jacko denied abuse allegations

Psychic Uri Geller today came to the defence of his friend Michael Jackson, saying the pop singer denied under hypnosis three years ago he had sexually abused children.

Geller told Israel’s Army Radio he hypnotised Jackson when the two were alone in a recording studio at an undisclosed location. The hypnosis took place before Jackson was alleged to have molested a cancer-stricken boy invited to his Neverland Ranch.

Last week, Jackson was formally charged in relation to that case.

He faces seven counts alleging lewd or lascivious acts upon a child under 14 and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent. The molestation charges each carry between three and eight years in prison.

“Some three years ago, I was alone with Michael Jackson in a recording studio and I told him that that if he would let me I would hypnotise him,” Geller told the radio. “He said, ’okay, let’s give it a try.”’

Geller said he asked Jackson about persistent rumours he had abused children.

“He answered me under deep hypnosis that he had never touched a child in a sexual way,” Geller said.

“He said – and here I’m using his exact words – ’my relations with children are very beautiful.”’

Geller said he was convinced Jackson was telling him the truth.

“I’m a good hypnotist and I know who is trying to mislead me,” Geller said

“I can see straight into the subject’s eyes. Michael didn’t fool me, I’m absolutely sure of it.”

Geller said he had not asked for Jackson’s permission to ask about the abuse allegations during the hypnosis.

Geller said he asked the question anyhow because he was about to introduce Jackson to his family and wanted to be sure the singer was innocent.

Geller, who is best known for his telekinetic ability to bend spoons, was born and raised in Israel. He has lived in Europe since 1972.