A 1993 audio recording of Corey Feldman naming alleged child abusers in Hollywood has been found.
Back in October, the former child actor revealed that he has given a copy of such recording to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office over two decades ago, during an investigation into molestation charges against pop superstar Michael Jackson.
The police earlier denied that such evidence exists. "Our records do not indicate that he named any suspects," they told the media. But now they are taking that statement back.
In the official announcement, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office public information officer Kelly Hoover explained that they conducted an additional review of their stored items remaining from the Michael Jackson investigation.
"In a container which included the original reports from the investigation, the Sheriff's Office located some detective working copies of audio recordings made during the investigation. A copy of Mr. Feldman's interview was located," Hoover said.
They added that they are turning over the recording to the Los Angeles Police Department. The Santa Barbara County refused to give further details, citing that the case involves the sexual abuse of minors, and is therefore confidential.
According to a representative for Feldman, they are now in possession of the tapes and "justice will be served."
Following the tape's discovery, Feldman took to Twitter to urge the LAPD to re-open the case, saying that he reported it within the statute of limitations.
TIME 2 REOPEN THAT CASE @LAPD I DID REPORT IT WITHIN THE STATUTE, SO NOW IT SHOULD B ADMISSIBLE RIGHT?: Corey Feldman report child sexual abuse audio tape found Santa Barbara https://t.co/sgbefANA2i via @usatoday
— Corey Feldman (@Corey_Feldman) December 7, 2017 " data-caption="null" data-credit="null">The LAPD has yet to comment on the issue.
Feldman has for a long time been vocal about his being a victim of child abuse in the past, along with pal Corey Haim, who died of drug overdose in 2010.
In October, the "Stand by Me" actor announced his plan to make a feature film that will expose Hollywood's pedophile ring. He asked the public to help fund the $10 million project through Indiegogo.
