The estate of Michael Jackson is suing the pop star’s former manager, Frank Cascio, accusing him of a $213 million civil extortion scheme in violation of a prior confidentiality agreement04:44, 10 Jul 2025Michael Jackson’s close friend is being sued by the Jackson estateThe Michael Jackson Estate has lodged a legal plea to enforce arbitration against Frank Cascio, a long-standing family friend and former manager, accusing him of masterminding a £213 million blackmail plot in breach of a previous confidentiality agreement.Legal papers submitted on July 8 in Los Angeles County Superior Court by lawyers for the Michael Jackson Company, LLC, and estate co-executors John Branca and John McClain allege that Cascio, once deemed part of Jackson’s “second family,” is threatening to air false allegations unless he receives hundreds of millions of pounds.The petition alleges that Cascio and his associates have persistently threatened to launch a public lawsuit accusing Jackson and his estate of misconduct, despite having signed a 2020 settlement agreement that incorporated strict confidentiality, non-disparagement, and compulsory arbitration clauses.The estate is accusing Cascio of “blackmail” (Image: More