 In the summer of 1993 , Evan Chandler accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing Chandler 's 13 @-@ year @-@ old son , Jordan . The relationship between Jackson and Evan had begun in May 1992 ; Chandler initially welcomed and encouraged the friendship , and bragged about his connection to a celebrity . The friendship became well known as the tabloid media reported on the relationship . Chandler initially welcomed and encouraged the friendship , and bragged about his connection to a celebrity . The friendship became well known as the tabloid media reported on the relationship . Chandler initially welcomed and encouraged the friendship , and bragged about his