Lawsuits By Michael Jackson Accusers Likely To Be Restored

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court appeared strongly inclined Monday to give new life to lawsuits filed by two men who accuse Michael Jackson of repeatedly molesting them when they were boys. Three judges from the 2nd District Court of Appeal said in a tentative ruling that lawsuits from James Safechuck and Wade Robson against two corporate entities that Jackson owned should be reconsidered by the trial court that dismissed them in 2017. Robson, 37, and Safechuck, 41, who became known to a broad audience when they aired their accusations earlier this year in the Emmy-winning HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland," sat together in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom during Monday’s brief hearing. Outside, their attorney Vince Finaldi said the decision was the right one, and they are pleased. “All they’ve ever wanted is their day in court,” Finaldi said. The suits filed in 2013 that were dismissed because statutes of limitations had expired can be revived because of new state law signed last month by Gov.Read more on NewsOK.com

BING NEWS:
  • 50 Cent replaces Chris Brown as headliner of J Cole's Dreamville music festival... after DENYING his ex Daphne Joy's shock rape allegation
    Curtis James Jackson,' she began, addressing him by his full name ... Tyrone Blackburn, an attorney for accusers Rodney Jones Jr. and Liza Gardner, greeted the news in a statement to Rolling Stone.
    04/6/2024 - 11:14 am | View Link
  • Michael Jackson's accusers seek to open sealed records that include nude photos of the singer
    Michael Jackson's production company is seeking to quash requests from the singer's alleged victims to open sealed records ahead of a new trial.
    04/5/2024 - 8:15 pm | View Link
  • Michael Jackson's Accusers Slam Effort to Block Them From Obtaining Photos of Late Pop Star's Genitals
    Wade Robson and James Safechuck say they are entitled to the alleged evidence — even if it shows Michael Jackson's private parts.
    04/5/2024 - 12:30 pm | View Link
  • Michael Jackson’s accusers’ attempts to obtain images of his private parts
    Michael Jackson's production company is opposing two accusers' attempts to obtain police photos that may contain images of his private parts. However, the Michael Jackson's production company is ...
    04/5/2024 - 9:44 am | View Link
  • Michael Jackson's accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck seek access to sealed records of late singer's nude pics ahead of trial
    Michael Jackson's production company, MJJ Productions, is trying to block the accusers from accessing the private records ...
    04/4/2024 - 11:51 pm | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Business News