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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

(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... Read full story »

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