Overview

• Ronson writes that he attended Jackson’s Bad Tour and a roughly 50-person hotel after-party after being introduced by Sean Lennon.
• He says later abuse allegations led him to revisit the memory many times, while stressing that nothing untoward occurred.
• Ronson recounts Jackson throwing damp toilet paper at parked cars during the gathering, which he characterizes as odd.
• He adds that he hoped to come away with a musical hook from Jackson but left without one.
• Coverage situates the account within ongoing scrutiny of Jackson’s legacy, citing accusers James Safechuck and Wade Robson and recent documentary follow-ups, while noting Jackson’s 2005 acquittal and 2009 death.