Michael Jackson accusers set for court showdown in 2028

Michael Jackson's estate is facing another lengthy wait before a civil trial over child sexual abuse allegations finally reaches court.

A Los Angeles County judge has set a new trial date of February 14, 2028 in the long-running case brought by Wade Robson and James Safechuck.

Notably, the two men who allege they were sexually abused by the late pop superstar when they were children.

The case had previously been scheduled to go before a jury in November 2027, but the date has now been pushed back. 

A source familiar with the proceedings said the delay was "nothing unusual" and stemmed from issues related to the discovery process.

Robson and Safechuck first brought their allegations to global attention in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland. 

Robson has claimed Jackson began abusing him when he was seven years old and that the alleged abuse continued for seven years. 

Safechuck has alleged he was abused between 1988 and 1992 after meeting the singer as a child.

Jackson, who died in 2009, repeatedly denied any allegations of misconduct during his lifetime. 

In 2005, he was acquitted of child molestation charges following a widely publicised criminal trial. 

Since his death, representatives of his estate have continued to firmly reject all abuse claims.

The controversy surrounding the legendary singer remains deeply divisive. 

Documentary director Dan Reed recently argued that some of Jackson's most devoted fans would never accept evidence against the star, while the estate insists the allegations are false.

Attorney Jonathan Steinsapir has maintained that King of Pop was innocent and said the estate believes the truth will ultimately prevail.

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