Judiciary Report - Michael Jackson Settles With Sheikh

Michael Jackson Settles With Sheikh

November 24. 2008

Michael Jackson

Perpetual litigant and sometime pop star Michael Jackson has settled a lawsuit brought against him by Bahrain Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, over a $7,000,000 breach of contract issue.

Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

The Sheik invested a large sum of money in Jackson's stalled career and the pop star failed to honor his obligations. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.

Sheik's lawyer: Settlement with Jackson is secret

LONDON (AP) — The details of pop star Michael Jackson's settlement with a Bahraini prince are to remain confidential, a lawyer for the royal said Monday.

Attorney Bankim Thanki confirmed to London's High Court that Jackson and Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa had settled their legal dispute over a planned music project that fell apart in 2006.

Thanki said details of the agreement would not be disclosed.

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