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Michael Jackson’s Abuse Accusers Want Trial Date Before ‘Michael’ Biopic

Michael Jackson accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck are asking for a trial before the long-awaited 'Michael' biopic debuts.

A lawyer for Jackson’s companies said during the hearing that her clients plan to waive a three-year speedy trial rule because she believes the case won’t be ready for jurors until after December 2026. There’s been a huge amount of related litigation,” defense lawyer Jennifer L. Keller told the court Wednesday as she argued for the case’s transfer to a new department that handles “complex” disputes. She cited what she called the “highly unusual nature of the pleadings claiming entities of Mr. Jackson should be held responsible for not exercising adequate supervision” and said the court would have to “grapple with” some “very difficult legal issues.”

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