Michael Jackson’s attorneys are desperately trying to get him relief from appearing in a London court, based on a new dispute over an alleged business deal gone bad.
We told you earlier about how Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain claims he’s owed a $7 million advance on an album and autobiography deal that Michael Jackson never produced.
Michael’s legal team is fighting to keep their client from having to face another court battle.
Lawyers for the singer, who insist the money was given to Michael as a gift, are seeking permission for their client to testify by video from the United States.
Al Khalifa’s attorney Bankim Thanki told the court that his client had hoped to help Michael Jackson rebuild his career, and spent millions moving him, his children and entourage to Bahrain.
Thanki explained, “The cost even included the expenses of bringing out Mr. Jackson’s hairdresser.”
He also stated that Michael Jackson stayed in Bahrain as a guest of his client for almost a year after the end of his child molestation trial.
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