Judge Sets February 2028 Trial Date for Michael Jackson Abuse Accusers Robson and Safechuck
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Nancy Dillon
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
A California judge has set a new trial date for February 2028 in the sexual abuse case brought by Wade Robson and James Safechuck against the Michael Jackson estate. The two accusers, featured in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, had sought an earlier trial date before the release of an upcoming Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua. However, the case has faced multiple delays, with a previous trial date set for October 2027. Lawyers on both sides agreed to waive deadlines that would have required an earlier trial.
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The two men and their lawyer, John Carpenter, previously wanted their case heard before the release of the Michael biopic helmed by Training Day director Antoine Fuqua
Lawyers on both sides agreed to waive deadlines that would otherwise require the case to proceed to trial
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