Evan Chandler (January 25, 1944 - November 5, 2009) was an American screenwriter and dentist, and was best known as accuser to pop star Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...

. In 1993, Chandler accused the singer of molesting

1993 child sexual abuse accusations against Michael Jackson

In 1993, Evan Chandler accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing his thirteen-year-old son, Jordan. The relationship between Jackson and Jordan began in May 1992. Evan initially welcomed and encouraged the friendship, and bragged about his connection to a celebrity. The friendship became well...

 his son Jordan after his son told him of the allegations while under the influence of sodium amytal during some surgery. He also accused Jackson of other things like administering his son sedatives and alcohol

Alcohol

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, sleeping with him, and stated that Jackson was "more than friends" with Jordy, and said Jackson acted as if they were boyfriend

Boyfriend

A boyfriend is a person's regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship, although normally not in long-term committed relationships, where other titles A boyfriend is a person's regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship, although normally not in long-term committed...

s. The 1993 molestation case ended after Jackson reached a settlement with Chandler for U.S. $20 million.

Chandler was also a screenwriter, co-writing the 1993 comedy film Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a 1993 French-American adventure comedy film and a parody of the Robin Hood story. Produced and directed by Mel Brooks, the film stars Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, and Dave Chappelle in his film debut...

.

Evan Chandler committed suicide

Suicide

Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...

 on November 5, 2009, in his luxury apartment in Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...

. He was 65 years old.