*The two men who previously accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them as children are taking legal action once again.
Wade Robson and James Safechuck are suing Jackson’s corporations alleging that the late pop star groomed and sexually abused them for several years. The duo are the subjects of the 2019 “Leaving Neverland” documentary. Both claim staffers at MJJ Productions Inc. covered up the abuse, the Los Angeles Times reports.
On Monday, a three-judge panel of the California Court of Appeal ruled that Robson and Safechuck can take their case to trial. The tentative ruling also suggested that the cases will be combined, New York Daily News reports.
Lawyers for MJJ Productions argue that the company had no control over the King of Pop and therefore had no legal duty to protect anyone from the music icon.
In a joint statement, Robson and Safechuck told TMZ, “A sexual abuser’s passing does not deprive his victims of their day in court and, in turn, justice and healing. Michael Jackson is not sued personally in this case-his company is, and his company will have every opportunity to defend itself in the trial.”
They continue, “We are pleased that the Court of Appeal has taken its time and considered all of the facts and applicable law in these cases. We look forward to oral arguments next month and the eventual decision of the Court of Appeal.”
As TMZ reports, Robson previously said he had testified falsely on behalf of Jackson at his 2005 molestation trial due to “complete manipulation and brainwashing.”
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