Report: Michael Jackson Estate Suing HBO For $100 Million-Plus

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The estate of MICHAEL JACKSON sued HBO TODAY, accusing them of violating a non-disparagement clause by agreeing to run “Leaving Neverland,” the documentary in which two former acquaintances of the late superstar accused him of sexual abuse, according to VARIETY. .

The suit would force HBO to litigate the matter in a public arbitration process, and claims that the estate could be awarded $100 million or more in damages.

The suit alleges HBO agreed in 1992 to run “MICHAEL JACKSON in Concert in BUCHAREST: The Dangerous Tour," with the contract including a non-disparagement agreement.

The suit alleges that the doc is based on false accusations, with a financial motive to lie.

“HBO and the director were well aware of their financial motives and that ample opposing facts are available from numerous sources, but made the unconscionable decision to bury any evidence casting doubt on their chosen narrative,” said ESTATE attorney HOWARD WEITZMAN. “Had they made an objective film it would have allowed viewers to make up their own minds about these allegations, instead of having a television network dictate to them that they must accept these false claims about MICHAEL JACKSON.”

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