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Jacko Sued by Arab Prince

Bahraini royal claims Jackson reneged on deal to cut album in exchange for bailout

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 18, 2008 10:17 AM CST
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(Newser) – A Bahraini prince is suing Michael Jackson in a UK court, Reuters reports, claiming the singer skipped out on a deal to record an album after years of financial support. Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Khalifa claims payments to Jackson in 2005 and beyond were an advance for a new album, autobiography, and stage play; Jackson failed to produce, claiming the payments were gifts.

Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa claims Michael Jackson, after accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars to help him through financial difficulties, reneged on a deal to record an album.
Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa claims Michael Jackson, after accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars to help him through financial difficulties, reneged on a deal to record an album.   (AP Photo)
Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa arrives at the High Court in London today. The son of Bahrain's king is suing Michael Jackson.
Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa arrives at the High Court in London today. The son of Bahrain's king is suing Michael Jackson.   (AP Photo)
In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the RainbowPUSH Coalition Los Angeles 10th annual awards in Los Angeles.
In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the RainbowPUSH Coalition Los Angeles 10th annual awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, file)
Singer Michael Jackson receives the Diamond Award during the 2006 World Music Awards, Nov. 15, 2006, in London.
Singer Michael Jackson receives the Diamond Award during the 2006 World Music Awards, Nov. 15, 2006, in London.   (Getty Images)
Singer Michael Jackson arrives at the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court on November 15, 2006 in London.
Singer Michael Jackson arrives at the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court on November 15, 2006 in London.   (Getty Images)
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