Part of the prosecution's case involved the testimony of a few former employees of Neverland, including housekeepers and security guards. Ralph Chacon, a former security guard, testified that he had seen illicit acts performed by Jackson on the boy, as did Adrian McManus, a former maid. Their evidence was compelling, but there were a few inconsistencies that didn't quite match up.
As it turned out, both of these former employees had been part of a notorious civil case known as the "Neverland Five", a group of former staff that had filed a lawsuit against Jackson in the mid-1990s. Not only had they lost, but they were also convicted for theft of property from the ranch and forced to pay huge fines. Many believe that both Chacon and McManus had fabricated the testimony to get back at Jackson.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.