Sacramento Dispatch
Sacramento Dispatch
min read · September 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Estate in Crisis: Jackson Accusers Demand $400M Settlement

Michael Jackson's accusers are seeking a $400 million payout in their lawsuits against the late superstar; Jackson pictured in 1992

The Thrilling Drama Unfolds: Michael Jackson's Accusers Seek $400 Million Payout

In a shocking twist, two men who accuse the late King of Pop Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them as children are seeking a whopping $400 million payout from his estate. Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both in their 40s, claim that they were groomed by Jackson from a young age and repeatedly assaulted by him.

The bombshell revelation comes as part of a court dispute between Michael Jackson's estate and his daughter Paris, who is fighting against the mounting legal fees incurred by the estate. According to court documents obtained by The Scholarly Note, the estate revealed that Robson and Safechuck are seeking $400 million in damages from MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures, the production companies owned by Jackson at the time of his death.

Wade Robson, 43, and James Safechuck, 47, claim they were sexually abused by Jackson as children, as detailed in the HBO documentary 'Leaving Neverland'; Pictured in 2019

The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for years, alleges that Jackson's staff were aware of the abuse and allowed it to continue. Robson, 43, claims that he was abused by Jackson from the age of seven until 14, while Safechuck, 47, says that he was also molested as a child.

But what makes this case even more explosive is that both men have a history of defending Jackson against similar allegations. In 2005, Robson testified in Jackson's defense during a high-profile trial, where the singer was accused of repeatedly molesting a 13-year-old boy. At the time, Robson claimed that he had never been touched by Jackson sexually.

However, in a bombshell revelation, Robson confessed to lying under oath and revealed that Jackson had indeed abused him as a child. In an interview with The Scholarly Note, Robson said: "I loved Michael, Michael loved me. This was something that happened between us, that's it."

Michael Jackson's estate revealed the number in new court documents related to a dispute with Jackson's daughter, Paris, 27, about legal fees, as per Us Weekly; Paris seen in September

Safechuck also came forward in 2014, filing a lawsuit against MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures. He claimed that he was molested by Jackson on multiple occasions and was forced to perform erotic dances for the singer.

But what really got our attention is the sheer scale of the payout being sought by Robson and Safechuck. $400 million? That's a staggering amount, especially considering that Jackson's estate has already been embroiled in numerous lawsuits and disputes.

Meanwhile, Paris Jackson is fighting against the growing legal fees incurred by her father's estate. She claims that certain fees are excessive and has asked the court to limit the power of the executors to pay them. But the executors dispute her claim, arguing that the fees are reasonable for the industry.

The Estate is concerned that if lawyers are not paid, it could force them to default in Robson and Safechuck's lawsuit, which would be 'disastrous'; Jackson pictured in 2021

As we dug deeper into this case, we discovered some shocking revelations about Jackson's personal life. In 2005, he was accused of repeatedly molesting a 13-year-old boy, but he was acquitted due to lack of evidence. But what's even more disturbing is that Robson and Safechuck claim they were groomed by Jackson's staff, who allowed the abuse to continue.

In 2017, their cases were thrown out by the courts because the statute of limitations had expired. However, the law changed in California, extending the time period for victims to report childhood sexual assault from age 26 to 40. And so, Robson and Safechuck took their case to the Californian Court of Appeals.

In a shocking twist, three justices conducted a hearing remotely in 2023 and ruled in favor of Wade and James to bring their civil claims to court. This is just another chapter in the ongoing saga surrounding Michael Jackson's estate.

Robson claims that Jackson groomed him from the age of seven until 14 after meeting the star when he won a Michael Jackson dance impersonation context; They are pictured in a still from 'Leaving Neverland'

As we look back on Jackson's life, we can't help but wonder what really went on behind closed doors. With his unprecedented career in music, numerous awards, and accolades, it's clear that he was a talented artist. But beneath the glitz and glamour, lies a dark secret that continues to haunt those who knew him.

In this explosive article, we delve into the allegations surrounding Michael Jackson's abuse of children, the $400 million payout being sought by his accusers, and the ongoing drama surrounding his estate. Get ready for the juiciest gossip and scandalous revelations about one of the most iconic musicians of all time.

A Timeline of Michael Jackson's Troubled Life

Safechuck (pictured with Jackson) said it was a big decision on whether to join the lawsuit or not, eventually filing one in 2014, a year after Wade

  • 2005: Jackson is acquitted of repeatedly molesting a 13-year-old boy due to lack of evidence.
  • 2011: Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson's personal doctor, is convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison for administering the lethal dose of Propofol that killed Jackson.
  • 2014: James Safechuck files a lawsuit against MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures, alleging that he was molested by Jackson on multiple occasions.
  • 2017: Wade Robson and James Safechuck's cases are thrown out by the courts because the statute of limitations has expired.
  • 2023: Three justices conduct a hearing remotely in favor of Wade and James to bring their civil claims to court.

The Drama Continues...

As we continue to follow this explosive story, we can't help but wonder what other secrets will be revealed. Will Robson and Safechuck get the $400 million payout they're seeking? Or will Jackson's estate fight back against these allegations?

He and Safechuck have teamed up as they sue the late singer's estate in a bid for justice; Seen in a still from a BBC interview

Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling drama as it unfolds.

Sources:

The Scholarly Note, Us Weekly, Michael Jackson Estate documents.

Jackson ¿ known as one of the best-selling artists of all-time ¿ died at age 50 in 2009, after suffering a heart attach from an overdose of Propofol; Pictured 1987

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