Being in the spotlight makes it all too easy to make snap decisions that, while they may appear innocent at the time, could ultimately jeopardize your entire career. They discovered the hard way that careless words and legal issues can have serious ramifications……
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s public image had deteriorated by 2003, when he was described as a “terrifying introvert.” He and his children lived in an extravagant castle, and he was regarded as more of an eccentric recluse than a legendary pop artist by the public at large. In December 2003, a number of molestation charges were brought against Jackson, which severely damaged his reputation as a member of the pop star aristocracy. He was facing more than 20 years in prison if he were found guilty of the charges against him when he died of an accidental overdose in 2009. He died in 2009 after an accidental overdose. He was found not guilty, much to the surprise of the general public.
R. Kelly
Starting with R. Kelly… According to court documents, Kelly pleaded guilty in 2002 to 21 counts of child abuse as well as possession of a videotape showing him having sexual relations with a female underage. He vehemently contested the arguments until the authorities came after him in 2018. On the basis of credible evidence, he was found guilty of kidnapping and exploiting minor females for the purpose of sex slavery. It seems like almost every suggestion he’s ever received has been rescinded at some point.