Mark Geragos, Michael Jackson's former defense attorney, is now facing backlash for joining a lawsuit against the Michael Jackson Company, which many see as a betrayal of the late pop star's legacy. The lawsuit aims to undo a confidential settlement agreement from 2020, and has sparked outrage among fans. Meanwhile, new court filings accuse Frank Cascio, a long-time associate of Jackson, of attempting a multi-million dollar shakedown against Jackson's estate, threatening to go public with allegations of Jackson's purported abuse if his demands were not met. The Michael Jackson Company claims Cascio's team threatened to sue if they weren't paid, describing the threats as 'reputational blackmail' against Jackson's estate and co-executor John Branca. Earlier this week, a petition detailed an unusual poolside meeting at the Sunset Marquis Hotel, where Cascio's team reportedly instructed attendees to wear bathing suits to prevent any recordings. The original 2020 deal was made to protect Jackson's children from false allegations and to safeguard Michael's valuable legacy.

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