Appeals Court Breathes New Life into Michael Jackson Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Two men who allege that Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children have been granted permission by a California appeals court to resume their lawsuits against companies owned by the late singer. Wade Robson and James Safechuck, featured in the documentary "Leaving Neverland," claim that Jackson groomed and sexually abused them for years. The cases were initially dismissed due to the statute of limitations, but were reopened in 2020 under a new state law. The appeals court disagreed with the previous ruling, stating that the corporations had a legal duty to protect the alleged victims from the abuse. Representatives for Jackson's estate expressed disappointment and maintained his innocence, while the plaintiffs' attorney argued that the court's decision corrected previous incorrect rulings.