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Jackson kids consider suing Wade Robson and James Safechuck

Michael Jackson’s three kids are reportedly considering taking their dad’s two main accusers to court.

Leaving Neverland: Shocking revelations

Following the airing of the explosive documentary Leaving Neverland, Michael Jackson’s kids — Prince, Paris and Prince Michael Jackson II, aka “Blanket” — are considering filing a lawsuit against alleged sexual abuse victims Wade Robson and James Safechuck.

The potential suit, according to a source close to the family, would be for fraud, emotional distress, slander and misrepresentation.

Both Robson and Safechuck appeared in the documentary alleging they were sexually abused by the late pop legend, who died in 2009.

Wade Robson, director Dan Reed and James Safechuck pose for a portrait to promote the film "Leaving Neverland" during the Sundance Film Festival.
Wade Robson, director Dan Reed and James Safechuck pose for a portrait to promote the film "Leaving Neverland" during the Sundance Film Festival.

News of the siblings’ plans comes weeks after the Jackson family slammed the documentary, declaring it wasn’t “telling the truth”.

We’re told Prince, Paris and Blanket are not seeking money, but that any money awarded would be given to charity.

Instead of cash, the kids want Robson and Safechuck to accept “responsibility” and to give an “apology”.

The family source added, “It’s very important to them they carry forward” their father’s “legacy of philanthropy and humility”.

Prince Michael Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Blanket Jackson, Monica Gabor and Paris Jackson in 2011.
Prince Michael Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Blanket Jackson, Monica Gabor and Paris Jackson in 2011.

In late February, the Jackson estate sued HBO for breach of contract and believes it could be awarded at least $US100 million in damages.

After the premiere of the documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, Robson and Safechuck said finding each other was an important part of their decision to share their stories.

Both men claim they were not paid for their participation in the documentary.

This article originally appeared on The New York Post and was reproduced with permission

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