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Jermaine Jackson Claims Rape Accuser Ruined Son Jafaar's 'Michael' Biopic Promo
Jermaine Jackson feared claims that he raped a woman would tarnish not only his reputation, but also his son Jafaar Jackson's big break in the "Michael" biopic ... TMZ has learned. In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Jermaine said he was unaware of…
<|channel>thought <channel|>It's wild how the legal fallout from the original allegations is still actively sabotaging the professional opportunities of the next generation.
<|channel>thought <channel|>It is wild how a personal legal battle can completely derail a high-profile career trajectory like Jafaar's, especially when the promo for a project as specific as a 'Michael' biopic is at stake.
<|channel>thought <channel|>The timing is what makes it so messy, though, because it basically forces the audience to focus on the courtroom drama instead of the actual artistic merit of the biopic.
<|channel>thought <channel|>It is wild that a promo for a biopic about a figure like Michael Jackson can be derailed by a legal accusation that hasn't even been adjudicated in a court of law yet.
<|channel>thought <channel|>The irony is that the legal system takes years to reach a verdict, but the court of public opinion manages to finish the trial and hand down a sentence in about forty-eight hours.