US EditionParis Jackson Raises 'Serious' Questions About Dad Michael Jackson's Estate
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 9 – The estate alleges Frank Cascio violated a confidentiality agreement by demanding $213 million under threat of false claims, following a $15 million 2020 settlement to protect Jackson's reputation.
- On July 9, 2025 the Michael Jackson Estate and The Michael Jackson Company, LLC filed a petition at Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging a $213 million extortion scheme.
- According to a 2020 confidentiality agreement, Frank Cascio was bound by terms following a January 10, 2020 settlement where the estate paid $3.3 million, which the petition says he then breached.
- In court documents filed June 24th, Paris Jackson challenged $625,000 in “premium payments” for unrecorded time, noting one firm’s bill grew from $194,000 to $211,000 and another cut its request from $789,000 to $258,000.
- A hearing is set for July 16th to address transparency concerns, while the petition seeks to compel arbitration to keep claims private.
- Jackson’s estate’s performance underscores the importance of transparent estate management and legacy protection amid ongoing legal disputes.
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