Michael Jackson’s sexual assault accusers pursue $400 million claim against late singer’s estate
The figure was disclosed in legal papers submitted on September 15, tied to an ongoing dispute that also involves Paris Jackson.
Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who accuse Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them, have filed a demand seeking $400 million in compensation from the estate of the late entertainer.
The figure was disclosed in legal papers submitted on September 15, tied to an ongoing dispute that also involves Paris Jackson. She has objected to the estate shouldering the growing legal costs connected to the lawsuits.
Documents cited by Us Weekly reveal that estate administrators John Branca and John McClain warned of “profoundly destabilizing consequences for the estate” if the funds for legal representation are withheld.
They added that a refusal to cover the fees could hinder their ability to defend the estate against the lawsuits brought by Robson and Safechuck.
Until now, the precise damages claim had not been made public. The filings confirm that Robson and Safechuck are seeking the sum from Jackson’s companies, MJJ Productions Inc. and MJJ Ventures Inc.
Robson, now 43, first took legal action in 2013, stating that Jackson sexually assaulted him from age 7 to 14. Safechuck, currently 47, followed with his own suit in 2014, claiming the singer began grooming him at age 10 after they worked together on a Pepsi commercial.
Both men shared their accounts in the 2019 HBO documentary Leaving Neverland. Jackson’s estate has consistently rejected the allegations.
A representative stressed again, “The lawsuit has no merit and Michael is innocent.”
Separately, the estate had previously pursued HBO for airing the documentary, citing a violation of a non-disparagement clause. That case concluded in 2024 with a settlement in which the broadcaster agreed to permanently pull the program from circulation.
