Michael Jackson's Estate Battles to Keep Nude Photos Sealed in Upcoming Trial

The estate argues releasing the photos violates privacy rights, while accusers claim they're crucial for their abuse case.

Michael Jackson's production company is fighting to keep sealed court records, including nude photos of Jackson, out of the hands of accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck ahead of a forthcoming jury trial.
The photos, taken amid 1993 accusations of sexual abuse, are protected by a court-entered protective order, with the estate arguing their release would be a 'second defilement.'
Robson and Safechuck's attorney argues the photos are essential to prove Jackson's alleged abuse, stating they have a right to the same information Jackson's team accessed.
A California appeals court revived the lawsuits from Robson and Safechuck, allowing them to take their abuse claims to trial in April 2025.
The Jackson estate maintains Michael Jackson's innocence, describing the accusers as 'serial perjurers' motivated by money.