Ongoing Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Approved for Trial (critical) Accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck received approval from a California appeals court (Second District Court of Appeal) to take their abuse claims to trial against the estate/related corporations. The court ruled that a corporation that facilitates the sexual abuse of children can be held liable.. Estate Initiates Legal Action Against Associate Threatening New Allegations (high) Michael Jackson’s estate initiated legal proceedings against a former associate of the late pop icon who threatened to raise fresh allegations.. Estate Blocks Accusers' Access to Criminal Case Files (high) A judge sided with Michael Jackson’s estate and blocked an attempt by accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck to access full criminal case files.. Publicized Sexual Abuse Allegations (Leaving Neverland) (high) The documentary film 'Leaving Neverland' was released, detailing sexual abuse allegations made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck. The allegations date back to 1993 and span a quarter-century.