It has been reported that Michael Jackson’s sexual abuse lawsuit may be on the verge of revival.
A California appeals court will reportedly consider reopening a dismissed lawsuit by two men who claim the “Heal the World” con artist sexually abused them as children for years. This tentative decision, possibly made by the judicial authorities, will direct the case back to the lower court for trial.
Court of Appeals Likely to Send Michael Jackson’s Sexual Abuse Case Back to Trial
More than a decade after Jackson died in 2009, he’s back in the news with a lawsuit his victims say may end up in court, per Mirror. The suit was famously filed after his death by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck the following year.
The two men and their lawsuit became more famous when they told their stories in the 2019 HBO documentary, “Leaving Neverland.” Both sued MJJ Productions Inc. and MJJ Ventures Inc., two companies of which the superstar is the sole owner and shareholder.
Robson, now 40, met Jackson when she was five and appeared in the pop singer’s music videos and recorded music on his label. Her lawsuit alleges the “Thriller” singer molested her for seven years.
It states that as Jackson’s employees, his two company supervisors have a duty to protect him in the same way that Boy Scouts or schools are required to protect children from their leaders.
Safechuck, now 45, claims he was introduced to the “Thriller” singer while filming a Pepsi commercial at the age of nine. She said the “Black and White” artist often contacted her and presented her with gifts before serially sexually assaulting her.
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The lawsuit was initially dismissed by Superior Court Judge Mark A. Young in 2017 for exceeding the statute of limitations in California. The state, however, passed a new law that temporarily broadened the scope of sexual abuse cases, prompting an appeals court to reinstate them.
Again in 2021, Young ruled that both the companies and their employees were not legally bound to protect the alleged victims from Jackson and threw out the suit. But last month, California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal reversed the judge and ordered the case back to trial.
Jackson’s estate continues to deny that the singer abused either of the boys, and their lawyers will try again to convince an appeals court to change course.
Although sexual abuse lawsuits are not in Jackson’s rear view, they could not stop his loved ones from honoring the legendary King of Pop on the 14th anniversary of his passing on Sunday, June 25.
As fans know, Janet Jackson had a close relationship with her late brother, both in the spotlight and away from him. He took to his Instagram to share two beautiful pictures of them.
The first showcases the two when they were young, while the other is a picture of them all grown up, decked out in leather and fur and playing video games. The 57-year-old chose not to put his feelings into words, so he captioned the post with a white heart emoji.
Other well-deserved tributes came from her children, Paris and Prince, as well as her siblings, including Latoya, Jackie, and Tito. Her nieces, Taryll and Siggy, joined in the celebration of her life.
Michael Jackson’s Former Physician Opens Medical Institution After 12 Years
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When the “Bad” singer died tragically in 2009, his doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, attributed to his death because of the treatment he gave. The medical practitioner was jailed for manslaughter in 2011.
However, a month ago – twelve years after the ordeal, Murray successfully relaunched his medical career. As shared by The Blast, the DCM Medical Institute opened in May in El Socorro, San Juan.
During the launch of the medical facility, the renowned doctor spoke about his struggle and inspiration that helped him open the institute. According to the 70-year-old man, his old colleagues have turned their backs on him because of his status as a contributing factor to the death of the “Bad” singer.
“When I returned to Trinidad, most of the colleagues I had trained with felt that I was too threatened to attend,” explained the doctor and then added, “When all I was willing to do was to collaborate, continue to educate, and instill care in more again.” The father of seven continued:
“So, they decided to lock the door when they saw the case I did,” noting that their dismissal strengthened his resolve to overcome his notorious past. Murray admitted: “It was tough. I dealt with a country that locked its borders for two years, but I did not give up. I felt that I had to be relentless.”
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