Cascio Siblings Forced to Arbitrate | Music News

Four siblings who accused Michael Jackson’s estate of sexual assault face a major setback as a federal judge in Los Angeles orders their case to private arbitration instead of a public trial, citing a 2019 settlement agreement they signed. Despite the gravity of their claims, the judge upheld the arbitration clause, meaning a jury won’t decide their fate — instead, an arbitrator will determine if the deal was fair. Their lawyer expressed disappointment, noting they hoped for a public reckoning with the alleged abuse and cover-up. This isn’t the first time — one sibling, Frank, also had his case sent to arbitration earlier this year under the same clause. The siblings, once devoted supporters of Jackson even testifying for him during his 2005 trial, began questioning their past after watching Leaving Neverland. In 2020, they settled for $16 million over five years, signing an agreement that included binding arbitration — now they claim they were misled into thinking it was a “life rights” deal meant to silence victims. Meanwhile, another lawsuit from Leaving Neverland plaintiffs remains on track for a public trial in November. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/43d39719055a9a8f