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Peter King: Jackson A "Pervert" And "Child Molester" (VIDEO)

AP/Huffington Post First Posted: 07- 6-09 08:54 AM   |   Updated: 08- 6-09 05:12 AM

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A New York congressman says in a YouTube video that Michael Jackson was a "pervert" a "child molester" and a "pedophile."

Rep. Peter King said society is "glorifying" a "low-life" while ignoring the efforts of teachers, police officers, firefighters, veterans and volunteers.

Jackson was acquitted of molesting a boy.

In the video, the congressman says the "day in and day out" coverage of Jackson's death is "too politically correct."

He conceded that Jackson "may have been a good singer" and "did some dancing."

King is among the possible Republican contenders for the seat held by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

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