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Jacko Settles Sheikh Suit

Singer was sued for $7M breach of contract

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 24, 2008 7:42 AM CST
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(Newser) – Michael Jackson settled with the Bahraini prince who sued him for breach of contract, and will not attend court as scheduled today, the Guardian reports. The King of Pop’s appearance at the High Court had been eagerly awaited, bringing back memories of the hundreds who kept vigil outside his 2005 child molestation trial. Jackson was advised by lawyers to settle as he was leaving for London.

Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, center, leaves the High Court in London, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The Sheik sued Michael Jackson for $7 million, claiming breach of contract.
Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, center, leaves the High Court in London, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The Sheik sued Michael Jackson for $7 million, claiming breach of contract.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Grace Rwaramba, nanny to US singer Michael Jackson's children, arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.
Grace Rwaramba, nanny to US singer Michael Jackson's children, arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Michael Jackson greets his fans during Fan Appreciation Day in Tokyo Friday, March 9, 2007. Jackson has settled in UK court with the Arab prince who sued him for breach of contract.
Michael Jackson greets his fans during "Fan Appreciation Day" in Tokyo Friday, March 9, 2007. Jackson has settled in UK court with the Arab prince who sued him for breach of contract.   (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
Michael Jackson arrives at London's Heathrow airport, Tuesday, May 22, 2007. The singer will not be going to London for trial, after having settled with the Bahraini prince who sued him.
Michael Jackson arrives at London's Heathrow airport, Tuesday, May 22, 2007. The singer will not be going to London for trial, after having settled with the Bahraini prince who sued him.   (AP Photo/Tim Ockenden/PA)
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