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Michael Jackson’s Estate Paid $2.5 Million to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims Ahead of Biopic Release

Summary by Times of India
Michael Jackson's estate paid $2.5 million to five accusers, finalizing a $16.5 million settlement. These accusers now contest the deal, claiming pressure and seeking to air their allegations in court. This dispute could impact the upcoming biopic 'Michael'. The estate accuses one accuser of extortion. A key court hearing is scheduled for November 2025.

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Five brothers claimed that the singer (dead in 2009) sexually abused them

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In 2025, the Michael Jackson Foundation secretly paid the last $2.5 million to five plaintiffs who accused the singer of sexual violence, writing the Financial Times with reference to court documents.

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The heirs of singer Michael Jackson have paid out a total of $16.5 million in damages over the past five years in a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by the artist, the Financial Times reports, citing court documents. According to the publication, in 2025, Jackson's estate made the final payment of $2.5 million to the five plaintiffs, concluding a settlement agreement signed in 2020. Each of the plaintiffs received about $3.3 million. The Financial …

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unn.ua broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
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