Kurt Loder, the longtime face of “MTV News,” says he believes Michael Jackson was a child molester. When asked if he thought MJ’s death was a tragedy during a radio interview this morning, he replied “Its a shame how he grew up. His childhood was a shame. There is many sad aspects to his life…on the other hand, I think he was a child molester, and that sort of tempers any feelings you might have about him.” How do you feel about his statements? Read more after the jump and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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When asked why he believed MJ molested kids, Loder claimed he knew about secret payouts to the parents of little boys … and pointed to MJ’s bizarre behavior.

“Having sleepovers with little boys, and you’re a 40 year old man??? Uh, NO. You’re like a child molester.”

Loder continues, “Maybe being a child molester is the product of a pretty terrible childhood he had … you can see why that might have happened. On the other hand, molesting children is bad.”

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