Michael Jackson Accusers Seek $400M Over Abuse Allegations

Michael Jackson's estate is embroiled in a legal battle as accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck seek $400 million in damages over allegations of childhood sexual abuse. The estate's executors, John Branca and John McClain, revealed this staggering figure in court documents related to a dispute with Jackson's daughter, Paris, who has raised concerns about the estate covering mounting legal fees. The executors argue that without paying these fees, the estate risks defaulting in the lawsuits, which could be disastrous and destabilize the estate's financial standing. Robson and Safechuck, whose claims were highlighted in the 2019 HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland," allege abuse during their childhoods, accusations the estate denies, maintaining Michael Jackson's innocence. The legal battle has also led to tensions within the estate, as Paris questions the necessity and amount of certain legal fees, while the executors defend their decisions, emphasizing the importance of legal counsel for ongoing litigations and the estate's intellectual property. This dispute underscores the complex financial and legal challenges facing Michael Jackson's estate amid serious allegations and claims for substantial damages.