Shane , how are you a convicted statutory rapist and you passing judgment on someone found not guilty of a crime? Ho sit down. Shane Sparks Says He Believes Wade Robson According to TMZ Former “America’s Best Dance Crew” judge Shane Sparks — a convicted statutory rapist — has Wade Robson’s back … telling TMZ, he believes Michael Jackson molested the choreographer. TMZ broke the story … Wade has filed a claim with the MJ Estate, alleging the King of Pop molested him for 7 years, from the time he was 7 until he turned 14. Shane tells TMZ, “I’ve been knowing Wade forever. Because of the man he is, I do believe him. I don’t think he would lie about this because this could hurt him … He don’t need the publicity or the money. I think this is something that has been on his mind and he had to get it off.” Shane tells us, a big clue emerged soon after he met Wade, who was not much older than 7 at the time. According to Shane, Wade’s tiny apartment was filled with ridiculously expensive electronics — mixing boards, beat machines, video games, and other “rich kid” toys … all of which were gifts from Michael. Shane says Wade was so tight with MJ, he was allowed to host birthday parties at Neverland Ranch without Michael present — and the only room that was off limits was Michael’s bedroom. Background on Shane, a self-professed MJ fan … back in 2011, he was convicted of having unlawful sex with a minor under 16. It doesn’t help Wade’s case that a convicted statutory rapist comes to his defense. SMH.
Former So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Alex Da Silva has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a former dance student, reports say. Da Silva was arrested back in 2009 for a whole host of felonies. The 43-year-old was charged with sexually assaulting four women, all former dance students of his between the ages of 20 and 26 at the time. Sick. Alex Da Silva on So You Think You Can Dance Da Silva was convicted of one count of rape and one count of assault with intent to rape. The jury deadlocked on the other charges, which were dismissed. Da Silva appeared on Seasons 1-4 of SYTYCD (above, mentoring now- DWTS pro Chelsie Hightower). He was ordered to register as a sex offender for life. Fellow one-time SYTYCD mainstay Shane Sparks was also charged with a sex offense recently, pleading guilty to unlawful sex with a minor.
Look who’s got words to say in his defense all of a sudden. Almost four months after pleading guilty to having unlawful sex with a minor and being sentenced to less than a year in prison , Shane Sparks has written an open-letter to the world to let us all know he really wasn’t responsible for taking advantage of a 12-year-old. To the dance industry, peers and fans, “Within the last few years of my life I have encountered many difficulties, all while being unable to freely speak and share my side of the story. The truth of the matter is that when I was in my early twenties, over 17 years ago, I began seeing a young lady who I thought at the time was of age. She was an employee at (a well known Los Angeles) dance studio, where I was a dance instructor. My biggest regret and mistake was not making sure that she was over 18 when I began a physical relationship with her. This young lady’s mother was fully aware and knew that her daughter and I were seeing one another, and consented to the relationship, while leading me to believe that her daughter was older. Nevertheless, I apologize to her and her daughter for any harm I may have caused them. For a few years now, I’ve had to deal with the public humiliation and personal strife of being condemned by heinous and false accusations. The case is now over and I was eventually charged and convicted of one count of having sexual relations with a minor, and my punishment was to engage in counseling, which I have already began, and I may have to complete four months in a private jail facility. After my case was over, TMZ released an inaccurate story stating that there were six other ladies who had been assaulted by me which is completely false. Statements by my attorney and the prosecuting attorney from the District Attorney’s Office will confirm how false and misleading TMZ’s story was. I am disappointed and hurt that TMZ would report such a false story without first checking the facts, by contacting the District Attorney’s Office. Deputy District Attorney: Alison A.W. Meyers wrote a legal statement proving that I was cleared of TMZ’s accusations stating that other minors came forward as victims. “While the case was pending against Mr. Sparks, no other chargeable victims ever came forward to discuss with me any allegations of the defendant having (sexual encounters) with them when they were underage.” – DDA Alison A.W. Meyers I am taking all the necessary steps to move towards a positive path and clear my name so I may be remembered as a man of faith, and a talented dancer/choreographer, and leave behind a legacy my loved one’s can be proud of. I can only hope that people will finally hear my side of the story and be forgiving instead of believing false accusations that the media highlights. I would like to thank my family, friends, and supporters for standing by my side and providing me with their strength during this trying time in my life. I love you all, and will be forever grateful.” -Shane Sparks Yeah… you know what? Maybe you should have lead with this in 2009 when you first got popped. And if you had the consent of the mother of your underage girlfriend who looked six years older than she was, why would your lawyer let you cop a plea instead of fighting to defend yourself? Source
Shane Sparks, who was arrested for child molestation in late 2009, also must attend s-ex offender counseling and not go near female minors sans an ad-ult. Los Angeles police investigators said the choreographer committed multiple lewd acts upon a child, who was under 14 at the time, starting in 1994. America#39;s Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance judge Shane Sparks was in front of a different kind of judge yesterday. It didn#39;t end well. Sparks pleaded no contest to a felony co
So You Think You Can Dance and America’s Best Dance Crew judge Shane Sparks officially entered a not guilty plea to eight counts of child molestation today. He was arrested back in mid-December for allegedly performing several lewd acts on an then-underage female over a span of several years, beginning in 1994. A decade and a half later, Shane Sparks faces child molestation claims? It sounds suspect, to say the very least. His accuser has not yet been publicly named. Sparks is due back in court on April 20. His lawyer has called the case a ” Hollywood style extortion ” attempt and says his client will be completely vindicated. SAD SHANE : Sparks joined our esteemed gallery of celebrity mug shots late last year, but will the charges against him stick? We’ll find out soon enough.
Shane Sparks claims he’s the real victim and intents to prove it. The influential hip-hop choreographer of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance pleaded not guilty today to eight…
Filed under: Celebrity Justice “America’s Best Dance Crew” judge Shane Sparks just officially pled “not guilty” to 8 counts of child molestation. Sparks was arrested mid-December for allegedly performing several lewd acts on an underage girl over a span of several years, beginning … Permalink
‘I think it’s our best season yet,’ Lopez tells Ellen DeGeneres of fifth season, which premieres tonight. By Jocelyn Vena Mario Lopez on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Photo: NBC The new season of “America’s Best Dance Crew” is about to kick off Thursday night (January 28), and host Mario Lopez stopped by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to talk about what fans should expect.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Shane Sparks’ lawyer had a muzzle on him outside of a hearing in his child molestation case today — but not before the “America’s Best Dance Crew” judge admitted he didn’t get much sleep last night.Outside the Van Nuys courtroom, Sparks’ lawyer … Permalink
The police booking photo of Shane Sparks, taken moments after the dancer was arrested and hit with eight child molestation charges , has been leaked online. Sparks’ lawyer says Shane is innocent and merely the victim of an extortion plot .
