Michael Jackson molestation claim is dismissed
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – A choreographer who accused Michael Jackson of years of molestation cannot pursue his allegations against the singer’s estate because he waited too long to file the legal action, a judge ruled.
Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff wrote in his ruling Tuesday that Wade Robson’s claim is untimely and should be dismissed.
Robson had previously denied the pop superstar molested him and testified in Jackson’s defense at the singer’s criminal trial in 2005. Robson also spoke favorably about Jackson after the singer’s death in 2009.
However, Robson sued Jackson’s estate in May 2013 over the molestation allegations.
Attorneys for Robson said Jackson molested him over a seven-year period.
Robson’s attorney Maryann Marzano wrote in a statement that Beckloff’s ruling will be appealed.