Evan Chandler accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse.
In the summer of 1993 , Evan Chandler accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing his 13-year-old son , Jordan . Evan Chandler ( born Evan Robert Charmatz ; January 25 , 1944 -- November 5 , 2009 ) was an American screenwriter and dentist , perhaps best known for accusing pop icon Michael Jackson of child sexual abuse against his son Jordan . Michael Jackson . In 1993 , he was accused of child sexual abuse , but the civil case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount and no formal charges were brought .