Cascio Family Files Fresh Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson After Biopic Release, Estate Calls It 'Money Grab'
· Free Press Journal
Washington DC: Just a day after 'Michael,' the much-talked-about Michael Jackson biopic, hit theatres globally, the late pop star's estate is facing fresh legal trouble following a new lawsuit that has brought serious allegations against him.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, a family that was once known for publicly defending Jackson has now accused him of sexually abusing four of their children over several years. The family had earlier described themselves as Jackson's "second family."
The Cascios say that, actually, their goals now are about more than money — they are about telling the truth about Mr. Jackson to the world and to some they hold close.
— Vincent F. Amen (@VincentFAmen) April 24, 2026
Like Eddie’s daughter, who is 16 and was born just months after Mr. Jackson’s death. For years, she too lived…
According to the publication, report by The New York Times suggest that Dominic and Connie Cascio, along with their children, have claimed that the alleged abuse took place at Neverland Ranch, during trips, and at tour stops. The family had previously spoken in support of Jackson in public appearances, including on television.
The lawsuit also claims that the family approached the Jackson estate years ago with these allegations. Reports suggest that both sides later entered into a private settlement agreement worth around $16 million over five years. However, when those payments allegedly stopped in 2025, talks between the two sides reportedly broke down, after which the new lawsuit was filed.
“I felt like he took my manhood away,” Eddie, 43, said in the interview, beginning to cry. He said he had sexual encounters with Mr. Jackson into adulthood. But when they began, he said his penis was so small that Mr. Jackson held it using only three fingers.
— Vincent F. Amen (@VincentFAmen) April 24, 2026
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A lawyer for the estate, Marty Singer, issued a statement to THR, calling the family's claims a "desperate money grab," and added, "The family staunchly defended Michael Jackson for more than 25 years, attesting to his innocence of inappropriate conduct. This new court filing is a transparent forum-shopping tactic in their scheme to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars from Michael's estate and companies."
The family, according to The Hollywood Reporter, also said that watching the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland helped them process their past experiences and encouraged them to come forward. The documentary had previously featured separate abuse allegations against Jackson.
Debate over the truth of Mr. Jackson’s life has been revived not just by the lawsuit, but also by a biopic, “Michael,” set to debut on Friday. The film, which is expected to have a sequel and was produced in partnership with the estate, ends in 1988, before the first of the…
— Vincent F. Amen (@VincentFAmen) April 24, 2026
The new complaint, as per the publication, includes several disturbing allegations, describing Jackson as a "serial child predator who, over the course of more than a decade, drugged, raped and sexually assaulted each of the plaintiffs, beginning when some of them were as young as seven or eight," and claims he "groomed and brainwashed" them, offering "obsessive attention, lavish gifts, access to his celebrity lifestyle, and declarations that he loved and needed each of them."
US Republican Lawmakers Led By Eli Crane Propose 3-Year Halt On H-1B Programme, Prioritising American WorkersMichael Jackson, one of the biggest music stars in history, died in 2009. His legacy remains deeply divided, with fans celebrating his music while legal battles and abuse allegations continue to cast a shadow over his name.
Meanwhile, the new biopic 'Michael' is expected to perform strongly at the box office this weekend.
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