Cascio Siblings Allege Michael Jackson Abused Them and Were Pressured to Sign Silence Pact
The Cascio siblings and their sister Porte allege in a February federal lawsuit that Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children, with his staff allegedly enabling the abuse and pressuring them to sign a silence/settlement agreement; they seek damages and to void the pact, saying they were groomed and brainwashed. Their brother Frank Cascio says he was abused too but cannot join due to arbitration, while the Jackson estate disputes the claims; the suit follows renewed scrutiny tied to the Michael biopic and notes prior negotiations offering about $690,000 a year for five years in exchange for silence. The estate plans to seek dismissal or stay arbitration while the case continues.