Michael Jackson set to arrive in UK for court case
'King of Pop' Michael Jackson expected to arrive in UK
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Sunday, 23, Nov 2008 07:45
Michael Jackson is expected to arrive in the UK at some point this evening ahead of giving evidence at the High Court in a breach of contract case early next week.
The star's lawyer announced a couple of days ago that he had been cleared by his medical advisers to travel from the US, despite speculation initially suggesting he would give evidence via a video link.
Earlier this week, the court heard that Jackson may be suffering from an unspecified medical condition and that "even in a best-case scenario it would be unwise to travel" to the UK to give evidence.
The 50-year-old pop icon, who may take the stand tomorrow, is being sued by the King of Bahrain's second son, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, over claims Mr Jackson reneged on a music deal.
Sheikh Abdulla is suing for £4.7 million, claiming that under an agreement between the two the self-styled King of Pop agreed to produce an album, a stage play and a candid autobiography.
The court has already heard that the Sheikh planned to revive Mr Jackson's career with songs he had written himself.
Mr Jackson denies the allegations, saying there was no such agreement and that the case was based on "mistake, misrepresentation and undue influence".
He claims that no project was ever finalised, and any payments he received from the Sheikh were "gifts".