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James Safechuck's sexual abuse lawsuit against Michael Jackson dismissed

Leaving Neverland sent shockwaves rippling through the showbiz world when Safechuck (pictured) and James Wade accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse.

Leaving Neverland's sequel is in the works amid Michael Jackson legal battles. News of filming coincides with reports Jackson accuser James Safechuck's revived lawsuit against MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures was thrown out. Safechuck lost his revived 2014 lawsuit because the judge ruled his legal team failed to present facts supporting claims MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures Inc. had a legal obligation to supervise Jackson at the time of the alleged abuse. Leaving Neverland sent shockwaves rippling through the showbiz world when Safechuck and James Wade accused the singer of sexual abuse which has been denied by the star's family.

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