Siblings Sue Jackson Estate for Abuse

0:00On April 25th, 4 Casio siblings are suing Michael Jackson's estate, accusing the late singer of child sex trafficking and abuse. They say Jackson brainwashed and groomed them as kids to act like his soldiers, defending him against earlier abuse claims. Eddie Casio and his siblings Aldo, Dominic and Marina Cole flipped their story after years of support. These siblings used to swear Jackson never touched them inappropriately. They did an Oprah interview after his 2009 death, denying any wrongdoing. Frank Casio, the fit sibling not joining the suit for legal reasons, even wrote a book in 2011 praising their ordinary friendship with the pop star. The wake-up hit after watching the 2019 HBO documentary, Leaving Neverland, that sparked their first claims, leading to a settlement worth $16 million paid out over five years. Tensions rose when talks for more money stalled. Now in their February 2026 lawsuit, they detail how their dad introduced them to Jackson at a Manhattan hotel.

1:01He allegedly showered them with gifts, drugs, alcohol and porn to normalize the abuse while making them fear exposure would ruin everyone. Jackson's estate calls this a desperate cash grab pointing out the family's 25 years of defense. With more legal battles ahead, this saga keeps pulling back the curtain on old Hollywood secrets. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today.