By Ben Hill For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 04:23 GMT, 11 March 2019 | Updated: 04:24 GMT, 11 March 2019
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A cafe has defied the banning of Michael Jackson's music across the world by playing the star's hits on repeat.
Kalee Haakma owns Thy Neighbour Coffee Bar in Tauranga, New Zealand, and has declared March 11 to be 'Michael Jackson Monday'.
Ms Haakma disputes the claims made in the documentary Leaving Neverland, in which two men allege Jackson sexually abused them when they were children.
Kalee Haakma (pictured) owns Thy Neighbour Coffee Bar in Tauranga, New Zealand, and has declared March 11 to be 'Michael Jackson Monday'
Ms Haakma disputes the claims made in the documentary Leaving Neverland, in which two men allege Jackson (pictured) sexually abused them
The café owner said the claims made in the documentary by Wade Robson, 36, and James Safechuck, 40, were 'ridiculous' and 'a form of bullying'
'It's a very one-sided story. There is evidence out there that supports his innocence,' she told the Bay of Plenty Times.
Ms Haakma said she refuses to watch the documentary.
'He's dead so he's not able to support himself. From what I've seen on social media, a lot of people do support him and support his